$1,750 raised by 8 donors
35% complete
$5,000 Goal
SUPPORT THE FUTURE OF DANCE
Founded in 1976 by Ann M. 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.
Located in the Dallas Arts District, the top-ranked arts district in the United States, DBDT has performed worldwide for over 5 million arts patrons and 3 million students in 33 states and 16 countries on five continents. Our performances include three Olympics (1992, 1996 & 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 the pandemic began in 2020, DBDT performances have also been viewed virtually in 43 countries. 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). In 2023, President Joe Biden awarded the National Medal for the Arts to the International Association of Blacks in Dance (IABD) on behalf of its five founding leaders and organizations that established the association, which include Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
OUR NEEDS
Contributions are needed to support general operating needs for DBDT's 48th Season, including dancers' salaries, support for live and on-demand streaming, low-cost Academy tuition for aspiring dancers, and outreach classes at North Texas Title I Schools. Help DBDT reach its goal of $50,000 in honor of our 48th Season!
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.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre has adopted a core value system that embraces all cultures to strengthen the organization by working together for a common purpose that delivers transformative experiences for all.
With no exclusions, Dallas Black Dance Theatre offers services to the entire population, regardless of race, age, or circumstance. Since its founding, DBDT's innovative approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion has been based on a dedicated commitment to lead by example and actively implement change rather than only conceptualize results. Established by its Board of Directors, this initiative is fulfilled through the organization's mission to bridge cultures, reach diverse communities, and encompass ever-expanding global audiences.
Organization name
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
2700 Ann Williams Way