Press Releases
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE’S SECOND COMPANY, ENCORE!, STEPS INTO THE SPOTLIGHT FOR DALLAS ARTS MONTH WITH “RISING EXCELLENCE”
April 17-18 at Moody Performance Hall; Featuring works from nationally renowned choreographers Christopher L. Huggins, Harrison McEldowney, Christen Reyes and Kevin Iega Jeff
COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION OF TEXAS AWARDS $550,000 GRANT TO DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
New Funding, Combined with Recent Texas Instruments Foundation Grant, Brings More Than $1.15 Million in Critical Funding as DBDT Advances Leadership Transition and Modernization Efforts
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS FOUNDATION AWARDS $600,000 GRANT TO DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
Investment to Sustain Organizational Infrastructure and Support Leadership Transition at One of the Nation's Largest Black Dance Companies
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE AMPLIFIES VIRTUAL ARTS EDUCATION PROGRAM ACROSS TEXAS SCHOOLS IN CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Free Access Available to Title I Schools Statewide; Reduced-Cost Access for All Other Educational Providers Throughout February
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS KALEIDOSCOPE: A CELEBRATION OF BLACK HISTORY AND LOVE
Cultural Awareness Series Returns Valentine's Weekend (February 13-15, 2026) at the Dee & Charles Wyly Theatre; Featuring Powerful Tributes to Nina Simone, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and African Heritage
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE AND DALLAS INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO CONTINUE ANNUAL VIRTUAL ARTS EDUCATION INITIATIVE
Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) is continuing its annual virtual arts education accessibility partnership with the Dallas Independent School District (DISD) for a sixth year.
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE LAUNCHES SEARCH FOR NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Advised by President Emeritus of John F. Kennedy Center of Performing Arts, Five-Member Committee Includes Recognized Nonprofit Leaders and Board Leadership
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS WITH TWO ANNUAL FESTIVE PERFORMANCES, ESPRESSO NUTCRACKER AND BLACK ON BLACK
Black on Black returns December 5 & 6 at DBDT Studios, followed by the beloved family tradition Espresso Nutcracker December 13 at the Majestic Theatre
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE ANNOUNCES CHRISTEN REYES AS ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF DBDT: ENCORE!
Reyes, who has previously danced with DBDT: Encore! and served as the Company’s Artistic Assistant, brings nearly 15 years of exceptional dance, education and leadership experience to the role
RICHARD A. FREEMAN, JR. NAMED ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
Freeman, who has served as Interim Artistic Director for the Company's recently completed 48th season and current 49th season, brings visionary leadership and deep commitment to DBDT's mission