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ELLA GRACE RATCLIFFE
CRESSON, TX
Ella began her dance training at Studio of MoveMINT in Fort Worth, TX, under Meg Minter, and continued at I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA under Christen Reyes. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Ailey/Fordham BFA Program with a double major in Communications & Culture. Ella has worked with Christopher Huggins, Patrick Coker, Bridget L. Moore, Takehiro Ueyama, and Ronald K Brown. She recently performed with Hope Boykin in "Another Hope Story" at the Schomburg Center. She joined the company in 2026.
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Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Established in 1976, Dallas Black Dance Theatre is the oldest, continuously operating dance company in Dallas.
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DBDT: Encore
Established in 2000, DBDT: Encore provides an opportunity for young artists to develop their skills while serving the DFW community through performances and education initiatives.
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Dallas Black Dance Academy
The official school of Dallas Black Dance Theatre, founded in 1973.