PERFORMANCES


AUGUST – OCTOBER 2018


AUGUST 4. FESTIVAL OF INDEPENDENT THEATRES The Danielle Georgiou Dance Group presents their new original dance musical comedy, Just Girly Things, at the 20th anniversary of the Festival of Independent Theatres (FIT). Danielle Georgiou brings her distinct movement style back to FIT for a second piece exploring gender relations. Backing up her 2015 FIT hit, The Show About Men, this year’s entry focusses on the stories of and struggles faced by women. 8PM | Bath House Cultural Center, 521 E Lawther Dr, Dallas, Texas 75218 | $18 | For more information email DGDG at www.dgdgdancegroup@gmail.com.


AUGUST 10. EL ENCUENTRO ANDALOUS Dallas Legend Jamal Mohamed is the Musical Director for another unique collaboration with Julia Alcántara of Ida y Vuelta Flamenco. Join us as we explore Flamenco’s mysterious past in Morocco. The


Moors ruled Spain for hundreds of years, and their influence still shows in the Music of Spain today. Live flamenco will be accompanied by singer guitarist Carlos Garcia, as well as Mid-east arrangements by Jamal’s “World Ensemble” with Belly Dance troupe Na’Di el Raks. The three groups will demonstrate their individual styles and then fuse them together in a dramatic finale. 7:30PM | Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St, Dallas TX | www.FlamencoFever. org and www.JamalMohamed.com


AUGUST 24 - 25. TITAS PRESENTS CAMILLA BROWN Recognized for its introspective approach to cultural themes through visceral movement and socio-political dialogues, Camille A. Brown & Dancers soar through history like a whirlwind. Embodying a strong sense of storytelling, the company uses theatrically and the aesthetics of Modern, Hip hop, African, Ballet, and Tap to tell stories that connect history with contemporary culture. 8PM | $25-$75 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St Dallas, TX.


Texas Ballet Theater


SEPTEMBER 28 - 30. CLEOPATRA Experience the mystery, deceit, and romance as the Queen of the Nile comes to power. Texas Ballet Theater’s incredible choreography and gorgeous stage sets will


leave you


enthralled as this tragic tale of love and trickery unfolds. Accompanied by: Fort Worth Orchestra | September 28-30, various times | Bass Hall, 4th And Calhoun St, Fort Worth, TX 76102 | $22-$127.


SEPTEMBER 14 - 15. DIAVALO, ARCHITECTURE IN MOTION Diavalo, Architecture in Motion uses dance to explore the relationship between the human body and its architectural environment. Meticulously designed bespoke architectural structures serve as the central inspiration for each work, activated by the stylistically varied and intensely physical choreography. Presented by TITAS. 8PM | $25-$75 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St Dallas, TX.


SEPTEMBER 1 - 2 . DALLAS DANCES Formerly know as Dallas DanceFest, Dallas Dances once again kicks off the dance season, showcasing a wealth of talent, artistry, innovation, and diversity of dance in North Texas. Classical ballet, modern, traditional Indian, tap, and experimental contemporary are featured this year, performed by the area’s top professional, pre- professional, and emerging dance companies. September 1 at 7:30PM | September 2 at 3PM | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX | attpac.org.


Texas Ballet Theater


AUGUST 24 - 26. CINDERELLA Experience the most beloved fairy tale of all time. Marvel as spells and pumpkin shells are upstaged by Texas Ballet Theater’s extraordinary choreography and breathtaking sets. Laugh at the zany antics of Cinderella’s ugly stepsisters and rejoice as Cinderella finds her prince charming. You’ll have a ball! Various times | Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street Dallas, TX 75201 | $20-$100.


18 • DANCE NORTH TEXAS • AUGUST – OCTOBER 2018 Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Niesha Lanae Graves, NLG Photography


OCTOBER 5 - 6. DANCEAFRICA 2018 The Drums. The Movements. The Vibrant Colors. It’s all part of DanceAfrica 2018, a celebration of African arts and culture that will touch your spirit and make you dance. Bring your family to experience the day-long DanceAfrica


Page 1  |  Page 2  |  Page 3  |  Page 4  |  Page 5  |  Page 6  |  Page 7  |  Page 8  |  Page 9  |  Page 10  |  Page 11  |  Page 12  |  Page 13  |  Page 14  |  Page 15  |  Page 16  |  Page 17  |  Page 18  |  Page 19  |  Page 20  |  Page 21  |  Page 22  |  Page 23  |  Page 24