Dallas Black Dance Academy

Twenty-five years of artistic brilliance converge on the Moody Performance Hall as DBDT: Encore! takes the stage for Rising Excellence (April 25-26).

This two-night only special anniversary performance features world premieres AND each evening will showcase different works from the company’s distinguished history, featuring:

✨ "Mama's Chair" by Cameron Jade Harris [WORLD PREMIERE]
✨ "Church of Nations" by Kevin Iega Jeff
🌺 "The Art of Waiting" by Nicholas Villenueve
🌀 "Chaos" by Christopher L. Huggins
💭 "Unsettled Thoughts" by Richard A. Freeman, Jr.
🔥 "Phoenix" by Zach Law Ingram
🌊 "Tidal Intersections" by Katarzyna Skarpetowska

With Special Guests:
✨ Allegro Performing Ensemble
✨ Zion Dance Project

Tickets just $25 in honor of 25 amazing years - secure your seats today!

Energy unmatched. Culture UNSTOPPABLE ❤💚💛💜

📸: Amitava Sarkar

This past weekend at Dance Planet was incredible! Our Allegro, Junior, and Senior Performing Ensembles lit up the stage with passion, power, and precision 🩰✨

Bravo to these phenomenal young artists for delivering unforgettable performances—amazing job, ladies! ✨

Experience the new generation of dance at Our Voices — this Thursday at DBDT Studios! 🩰✨

Be inspired by powerful premiere works crafted by the rising choreographers of the Dallas Black Dance Academy’s performing ensembles.

🗓️ Thursday, April 10
🕢 7:30 PM
📍 DBDT Studios

Come witness creativity, passion, and fresh perspectives take the stage. You won't want to miss it!

✨ Join Allegro Performing Ensemble at the 21st Annual Dance Plano! ✨
📅 Saturday, April 5th | 2 PM
📍 Presented by Plano Metropolitan Ballet

Don't miss this spectacular showcase of North Texas dance talent—come out and show your support!

Academy parents and families! Your incredible dancers are ready to shine at Ascension—Dallas Black Dance Academy’s annual Ensemble Concert at the Latino Cultural Center. Don't miss your chance to experience their exceptional technique and artistry on the stage!

Featuring Performances from:
🩰 Allegro Performing Ensemble

🩰 Senior Performing Ensemble

🩰 Junior Performing Ensemble

May 8, 2025 | 7:30 PM CST | 2600 Live Oak St

The talented and graceful dancers of our JUNIOR Performing Ensemble! ✨🩰

Are you a teacher or administrator at a charter, home, private, or public school?

Exciting News! We’re now offering FREE virtual student matinees! 🎟️✨

Designed with Texas students in mind, our TEKS-aligned virtual performance features interactive audience participation segments, educational dance performances from our award-winning company AND a complimentary educational study guide to help lead class discussions.

Sign up here! https://dbdt.com/virtual-student-matinees/

Enjoy the young choreographers of Dallas Black Dance Academy performing ensembles in their next performance, Our Voices.

Coming soon✨
April 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM | DBDT Studios

Academy Night Out! We had an amazing time watching and supporting our incredible DBDT dancers at MOSAIC!✨💖