SMU programoffers both conservatory dance instruction and a liberal arts education with professional training in ballet, modern and jazz techniques, and theory. Undergraduates can earn a B.F.A. in Dance Performance or aminor in Dance Performance. Students perform20th century and contempo- rarymasterworks.


The Theorists – To quote the website, “The Theorists are available artistsmaking accessible art because peoplematter and placesmatter.” A performing collective, founded by Amy Morrow to strengthen collaborative relationships for independ- ent artists in dance, film, visual art,multi-media, andmusic, The Theorists is an initiative to bridge the gap between artist and citizen. Performances often take place in untraditional spaces.


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diversified repertoire ofmodern, jazz, African, lyrical and spiri- tual works.


Dallas Youth Repertory Program– DYRP is a non-profit, performance-based company, which cultivates an environment for comprehensive artistic education in dance, while promoting community outreach. Companymembers are aged 10 through 17, who join by invitation. The company holds open technique classes in a variety of styles and performs at various venues throughout the Dallas area.


METdance (Houston) – Founded in 1995, Houston Metropolitan Dance Center Inc. strives to educate and revitalize a passion for dance through the finest instruction and perform- ance. Under the direction ofMarlana Doyle,METdance has performed throughout the United States in dozens of theaters receiving high acclaim, performing works by some of themost influential and talented choreographers of our time. The com- pany is the sister organization to theMET Dance Center.


NobleMotion Dance (Houston) – NMD was co-founded by Andy Noble and Dionne Sparkman Noble in 2009. Over the last five years it has distinguished itself as one of Houston’smost important dance companies. NMD brings a fresh perspective to their community with itsmission of integrating technology and dance, is a Resident Incubator at the Houston Arts Alliance and is currently on the Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) tour- ing roster.


RhythmJunkies – The RhythmJunkies is comprised of pro- fessional dancers and teachers fromthroughout theMetroplex, who create, promote and produce tap dance works and pre- serve historic tap routines. The group offered its first stage appearance at the 2001 National Tap Dance Day Celebration in Dallas and brought down the house at DCNT’s Dallas DanceFest in 2014. The company is very proud of their annual concert, Everything On Tap seen every spring at the Courtyard Theatre in Plano.


Shauna Davis Dance – Shauna Davis is fromFlorida but trained at Texas Ballet Theatre School and earned her dance degree fromSouthernMethodist University. Based now in New York, she is a freelance dancer choreographer,with a dynamic style. She will bring a duo piece to the Dallas DanceFest.


SouthernMethodist University,Meadows School of the Arts Division of Dance – Graduates of the SMU dance pro- gramhave seeded dance companies across the country. The


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Texas Ballet Theater School of FortWorth – Training the next generation of dancers and arts patrons is themission of TBT Schools. Starting with the very young, we nurture aspiring


artists to discover their greatest potential and to develop a love ofmovement, a passion for creativity and an appreciation for the beauty and athleticismof classical dance.


TexasWoman’s University International Dance Company – At TWU the degree programs in dance are designed to prepare liberally-educated dance professionals for leadership opportunities as artists, educators, and scholars. Consistent with the values of a liberal arts education and aes- thetic inquiry in both artmaking and research and writing, the course work seeks to develop competency and creativity in vari- ousmodes of communication including kinesthetic,written, verbal, and visual.


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Select recipients of recent DCNT Scholarships round out the exciting programeach evening.In addition to the stage per- formances at City Performance Hall, there will bemaster class- es given by Dance Council Honors Awardees and DDF Guest Artists. For ticket andmaster class information, please go to www.thedancecouncil.org/


Ticket Prices – VIP tickets (includes reception) $95 – No Discount Available; Regular Seating - $47.50; $37.50; $27.50 ($5 discount available for DCNTMembers). Student Rush (available 1hr before curtain) - $15.


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