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PHILLIP ELLINGTON III

BALTIMORE, MD

Phillip is a Baltimore-based dance artist who began dancing at age 8 in church and attended Temple University in 2024. He has trained at Ngoma Center for Dance, Studio A Dance Academy, and SoundXpessed Dance Company. His honors include Mr. Showbiz and recognition as a 2025 How Sweet The Sound Dance finalist. He aspires to found an all-male dance company that mentors and inspires future generations of dancers. He joined the company in 2026.

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    Established in 1976, Dallas Black Dance Theatre is the oldest, continuously operating dance company in Dallas.

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    The official school of Dallas Black Dance Theatre, founded in 1973.

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