Pictured: TexasBallet Theater’s LeticiaOliveira and Carl Coomer. Photo by: StevenVisneau


dancers expressed joy and exhilaration, shared by the audiences in both FortWorth andDallas.


BruceWoodDance Project – For the last six years, the compa- ny,which BruceWood created, has continued to thrill, amaze and delight audiences throughout theMetroplex.Despite the tragic loss of its founder, choreographer and artistic director, BWDP is thriving.Nowunder the sterlingArtisticDirection ofWood’s muse,KimiNikaidoh, and guided by his close friend and support- er,GayleHalperin, BWDP is ready to soar.


JeanetteDelgardo&KleberRebello,Miami Ballet Soloists – These two stars ofMiami Balletwill dance Balanchine’s, Tarantella as a tribute to their teacher andmentor, Edward Villella,who is receiving the covetedMary BywatersAward for Lifetime Contribution toDance atDance CouncilHonors.


Invited Companies The curated participants performing over two evenings are:


Ballet Concerto – This Fort-Worth-based company and school exists for the sole purpose ofmaking ballet and other forms of dance available to audiences of all ages and socio-economic back- grounds. Since 1969, the doors have been open to the community and it has become an outlet for talented young dancers,while offering employment opportunities for local professionals and guest artists, among themrenowned choreographers.


Continued on page 20. DANCE!NORTHTEXAS a publication of the dance council of north texas vol. 19 • no. 3 www.thedancecouncil.org August-October 2016 page 19


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