DanceAfrica at Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Dates: 10/9/2026 - 10/10/2026
📍 Theatre: Dallas Black Dance Theatre
2700 Ann Williams Way
Dallas, TX 75201-2505
Phone: 214-871-2313
Tickets: 65.00
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Celebrate the rich tapestry of African culture in the heart of Dallas with DanceAfrica! The stage comes alive with traditional and contemporary African dance, driven by the pulse of live drums and performances by Dallas Black Dance Theatre, DBDT: Encore, Dallas Black Dance Academy’s Allegro, Senior, and Junior Performing Ensembles, plus special guest artists Lancaster High School DC3, Voices of Empowerment, and African drum and dance ensemble, Bandan Koro.
After the performance, join in our beloved Bantaba tradition, a communal dance experience where dancers, drummers, and audience move together as one in a celebration that bridges cultures and generations in a single universal rhythm.
Ages: All ages welcome
News About DanceAfrica at Dallas Black Dance Theatre
2025-2026 Season METAMORPHOSIS Announced at Dallas Black Dance Theatre
August 02, 2025 Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) has announced its 2025–2026 season, titled “METAMORPHOSIS,” featuring five world premieres alongside celebrated works that explore transformation, discovery, and the power of human expression through dance.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre's 18th Annual DANCEAFRICA Festival Returns This October
September 29, 2023 Dallas Black Dance Theatre's (DBDT) annual DanceAfrica festival is returning for its 18th season! Presented by PNC Bank, the theme for this year's series is Rhythms of Unity: Celebrating in Harmony and will feature performances from all five of DBDT's dance companies – Dallas Black Dance Theatre, DBDT: Encore! and Dallas Black Dance Academy's Junior Performing Ensemble, Senior Performing Ensemble and Allegro – in addition to performances by special guest artists Forces of Nature, the DeSoto High School A Cappella Choir and Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Dance Conservatory.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Unveils 2023/2024 Season Featuring Four World Premieres
August 16, 2023 Explore the impressive lineup of Dallas Black Dance Theatre's 2023/2024 season, featuring four world premieres. Don't miss out on the captivating performances by this renowned dance company.
Soul-Stirring Sistah Ensemble Giwayen Mata Headlines DanceAfrica In Dallas
September 13, 2022 Dallas Black Dance Theatre presents the 17th Annual DanceAfrica on October 7-8, 2022, at the Moody Performance Hall and the DanceAfrica Festival & Marketplace at Klyde Warren Park on October 8, 2022, in Dallas, Texas.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Announces 16th Annual DanceAfrica
September 21, 2021 Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) celebrates the rich heritage and ancestry of Africa with the 16th Annual DanceAfrica performances and a free festival. The performances feature guest artists Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance Ensemble and the DeSoto High School A Cappella Choir.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Launches 45th Anniversary Season In-Person & Live Streaming
September 07, 2021 Dallas Black Dance Theatre is launching its 45th anniversary season back onstage with four world premieres, including a cultural, artistic exchange with musicians halfway around the world in North Macedonia. The company emerges from an all-virtual 44th season, providing its audience with both onstage and live streaming virtual options this season.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Celebrates 15th DanceAfrica With STEP AFRIKA!
September 28, 2020 The dozens of dancers will be joined virtually by the award-winning DeSoto High School A Cappella Choir singing melodic and inspiring songs that capture the spirit of the African tradition.About the Theatre
The mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities.
The vision of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to fulfill its mission through performance and educational programs that bridge cultures, reach diverse communities and encompass ever-expanding national audiences.
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Where is Dallas Black Dance Theatre located?
Dallas Black Dance Theatre is at 2700 Ann Williams Way, Dallas, TX.
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