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
PHOTO CREDIT CHRIS JONES
Dallas, Texas – Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) rings in the holiday season with two festive performances designed to bring audiences together in celebration this December. The company presents Black on Black, an elegant evening of original choreography, December 5-6 at DBDT Studios, and Espresso Nutcracker, a beloved family tradition, December 13 at the Majestic Theatre.
Black on Black
December 5-6 | 6:30 PM | DBDT Studios
Supported by presenting sponsor Genesis Inspiration Foundation, Black on Black returns with an intimate, immersive experience featuring world premiere works created and choreographed by DBDT and DBDT: Encore! company members. This 21+ event transforms DBDT Studios in the heart of the Dallas Arts District into a sophisticated celebration where dance artistry meets holiday festivity.
Guests enjoy VIP treatment throughout the evening, beginning with a pre-show happy hour featuring craft cocktails by ROXOR Spirits and light bites. The all-inclusive ticket provides access to compelling performances that showcase the creative voices of DBDT's talented dancers, followed by an after-party with live DJ entertainment—perfect for connecting with fellow dance enthusiasts in a festive atmosphere.
Event Schedule:
6:30 PM | Happy Hour
7:30 PM | Performance
10:00 PM | DJ & After Party
Espresso Nutcracker
December 13 | 7:00 PM | Majestic Theatre
The following week, Dallas Black Dance Academy presents the annual holiday favorite Espresso Nutcracker. Supported by presenting sponsor Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, this one-night-only performance offers families an accessible introduction to the magic of live dance.
This narrated, hour-long production follows Clara's enchanting Christmas Eve dream, transforming the Majestic Theatre into a winter wonderland where the Sugar Plum Fairy reigns and holiday magic reminds audiences of all ages what's possible when imagination takes flight.
Both performances offer the perfect opportunity to gather with family and friends and celebrate the season with the artistry and excellence that Dallas Black Dance Theatre has delivered to the community for over five decades.
Tickets on sale now! For tickets and more information, visit DBDT.com.
LEGACY SPONSORS
Harold Simmons Foundation
CATALYST SPONSORS
Mellon Foundation, Ford Foundation, Texas Instruments, Communities Foundation of Texas
SEASON SPONSORS
City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture, The Shubert Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, The Dallas Foundation, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Holloway Family Foundation, Anonymous, Norma & Don Stone, The Blessing Family Endowment, Hillcrest Foundation, Rea Charitable Trust, Fichtenbaum Charitable Trust, W.P. & Bulah Luse Foundation, Texas Metro News, American Airlines, Oversee My IT, The Dallas Post Tribune, Genesis Inspiration Foundation, Trendy Africa, Lexus, Arts & Culture Texas, DeDe in the Morning, The Dallas Morning News, fyi50+, ROXOR Spirits, Gracepoint Media
ABOUT DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s mission is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at the highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. As the largest and oldest professional dance company in Dallas, DBDT is the fourth-largest Black dance company in the nation, ranks in the top 10 largest contemporary modern dance companies in the U.S. and is included among the nation’s 50 largest ballet companies by Dance Data Project. Located in the thriving downtown Dallas Arts District, the nation’s #1 Arts District (USA Today), DBDT has performed worldwide for over 5 million arts patrons and 3 million students in 33 states and 16 countries on five continents. The performances include three Olympics (1992, 1996, and 2012), the nation’s most prestigious venues (Lincoln Center, Kennedy Center, Broadway, Jacob’s Pillow and Joyce Theatre), and for such luminaries as Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and South African President Nelson Mandela. Since 2020, DBDT performances have been viewed virtually in 43 countries and expanded to include virtual student matinees and cultural literacy programs. Since 2021, the virtual education performances have been viewed by nearly 200,000 K-12 students across 28 districts throughout the nation. The Company has been recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts as an American Masterpiece Touring Artist (2008) and received the Texas Medal of the Arts Award for Arts Education (2017).
For more details about Dallas Black Dance Theatre, visit DBDT.com.