ACTIVE REPERTORY:
ABSOLUTE RULE (1994)
Choreographer: Elisa Monte
Absolute Rule examines the sexual power and intensity of male and female relationships. Each dancer manipulates the other to create sensuous human sculptures.
…AND NOW MARVIN (1994)
Choreographer: Darryl Sneed
This work pays tribute to the legendary artist Marvin Gaye. He was an extraordinary singer, composer and arranger. Through his music he expressed despondency over key issues of his generation: politics, the war in Vietnam, the ecology and human conditions.
A RAG, A BONE, AND A HANK OF HAIR (1991)
Choreographer: Talley Beatty
This jazz work features a unique blend of lyrical and street styles. Its fast pace delivers scenes full of action and excitement.
ANGELITOS NEGROS (1972)
Choreographer: Donald McKayle
BROTHER TO BROTHER (1999)
Choreographer: Allyne D. Gartrell
CHANGE MY NAME (1995)
Choreographer: Darryl B. Sneed
ESSENCE (2005)
Choreographer: Christopher Huggins
ETUDES AND ELEGY (1990)
Choreographer: Gene Hill Sagan
Choreographed by the late Gene Hill Sagan, this modern classic clearly shows the lyrical style behind the motif of Mr. Sagan's ballets.
EVIDENCE OF SOULS NOT SEEN (1989)
Choreographer: Lloyd Whitmore
A moving piece in which an all male trio offers a beautiful elegy, mourning the deaths of young artists to AIDS.
FRIENDS (2001)
Choreographer: Edmond Giles
Girl Power (2006)
Choreographer: Christopher Huggins
Homage to the Source: AFRICA (1994)
Choreographer: Chuck Davis
"Homage to the Source: AFRICA' is a colorful piece with African rhythms. It is a celebration of community, where the dancers draw in every person, dancing or sitting.
in-ter-pret (2005)
Choreographer: Hope Boykin
JUST A FIESTA! Piņatas, Mole y Mariachi (2003)
Choreographer: G. Armando Silva
In tribute to Dallas’ new Latino Cultural Center, this is a work of celebration, commemorating the history of Mexico and its influence on the United States. Arriba Mexico!
LAMBARENA (2002)
Choreographer: Troy Powell
Mr. Powell takes us on a personal journey with him to Alaska where he was highly inspired by the way eagles survived—how similar their actions were to human beings. In creating Lambarena, he uses his dancers’ forms and shapes to capture the images.
LAYERS (2004)
Choreographer: Jessica Lang
LOST IN MEMORY (2006)
Choreographer: Nejla Y. Yatkin
LOVE TRI-TANGO (2003)
Choreographer: Nycole Ray
The game of love; there are no rules.
MARY DON'T YOU WEEP (2005)
Choreographer: Allyne D. Gartrell
MY INSPIRATION (2004)
Choreographer: Allyne D. Gartrell
“This ballet is dedicated to the three African-American choreographer s who helped to mold, nurture and inspire me as a dancer, coach and choreographer. Thank you for watering the seed which God planted.”
NASCIMIENTO (1997)
Choreographer: David Parsons
Nascimento was first performed by The Parsons Dance Company in 1990. It was a rare moment when Mr. Parsons said yes to DBDT performing this striking group work that only his company had performed. A high-energy dance for four couples with original music composed by musician Milton Nascimento. Mr. Nascimento has been described by many as one of the greatest musicians alive.
NIGHT RUN (2003)
Choreographer: Christopher Huggins
Choreographer’s Asst: Kayoko Amemiya
“Night Run is a look at the interaction of social forces and their transformation as night falls and the run for time.”
PASS IT ON (1999)
Choreographer: Earl Mosley
PERFECT PRAISE (1993)
Choreographer: Darryl Sneed
First performed at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. during the Center’s Salute to Texas. A joyful homage to the accomplishments of Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
SOME MOAN FOR LOVE (1994)
Choreographer: Darryl B. Sneed
SMOKE (2001)
Choreographer: Bruce Wood
“After working with the dancers from Dallas Black Dance Theatre for a while I noticed that they all have their own personal elegance; and as a company, they have a great sense of humor. I decided to take those two elements and put them in a dance for them to inhabit and for you to enjoy.” - Bruce Wood
STANDING ON EDGE (2006)
Choreographer: Edmond Giles
VERSES (2005)
Choreographer: Nathan Trice
WRESTLING WITHIN A HALF DREAM (2005)
Choreographer: Kevin Wynn
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