and social media and to GET UP and experience something new. 7:30PM | MCL Grand-Recital Hall, 100 N Charles St. Lewisville, TX 75057. Tickets $10 Children; $15 Student; $18


General | impulsedanceproject.ticketleap.com/ masquerade | impulsedanceproject.org/events. DBDT photo by Brian Guilliaux


NOVEMBER 2 - 4. DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS DIRECTOR’S CHOICE Director’s Choice showcases the best in the future of dance and has helped launch the careers of choreographers like Garth Fagan, Donald Byrd, Ralph Lemon, and Kevin Iega Jeff. Dallas Black Dance Theatre has selected Nijawwon Matthews,


teacher/choreographer for both The Joffrey


Ballet School and Broadway Dance Center, to create a new work on perseverance that will provide the audience with a raw, yet elegant transformative experience. Friday, November 1 at 7:30PM | Saturday, November 2 at 7:30PM | Sunday, November 3 at 2:30PM | Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201 | $22-$58 | 214-880-0202 | attpac.org | DBDT.com


NOVEMBER 3. THE SCHOOL OF CONTEMPORARY BALLET DALLAS PRESENTS THE YOUTH ENSEMBLE FUNDRAISER PERFORMANCE, AUCTION & FUNDRAISER Our annual fundraising Youth Performance Event features a performance from our Ballet, Tap and Hip-hop Youth Performance Ensembles, as well as cookie fun, arts and crafts, dancing fun for the little ones, as well as a masquerade and silent auction! Children, wear your best dress or dress up in a fun costume! Parents, plan on having some fun with your little ones and reserve your tickets today and help support the Youth Ensembles for the 2019-2020 Season. All tickets, sponsorships, and monies raised go towards the Youth Performance Ensemble’s costs for costumes, productions, and rehearsals. 3-5PM | Contemporary Ballet Dallas, 5400 E Mockingbird Lane #207, Dallas, TX 75206 | $10.


NOVEMBER 7 - 9. TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY PRESENTS DANCEMAKERS CONCERT Our


concert series showcases the adjudicated


choreography of students, faculty, and guest artists in a variety of formats and venues. Their work explores original statements from today’s students, who are tomorrow’s emerging choreographers. Thursday, November 7 at 4PM | November 8 and 9 at 7PM | Margo Jones Performance Hall, Denton, TX. Tickets $10 for adults, $5 for students.


NOVEMBER 8 - 9. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND PRESENTS BALLET BRITISH COLUMBIA 8PM | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 | $25-$75 | titas.org.


NOVEMBER 13 – 17. MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS (SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY) PRESENTS SMU MEADOWS FALL DANCE CONCERT PERFORMED BY THE MEADOWS DANCE ENSEMBLE. The Fall Dance Concert will premiere a new work by NYC jazz/tap artist Caleb Teicher, winner of a Bessie Award and Dance Magazine’s “Best Emerging Choreographer” Reader’s Choice Award. Teicher is known for his unique style of theatricality, humor, emotional expression and aesthetic exploration. He possesses “rare grace and style that, when coupled with speedy and impressive footwork, makes him one of the tap world’s leading young artists.” (Jacob’s Pillow Festival) Also on the program will be a premiere by acclaimed Dallas-area choreographer and Meadows Artist-in-Residence Carter Alexander. Alexander, who is also co-artistic director of Ballet Dallas, will set his new work to Beethoven’s Symphony No. 1 in C Major. His creative blend of classical Balanchine with contemporary movement has won him accolades throughout the U.S. Rounding out the concert is Robert Battle’s rousing Battlefield, originally created with the Meadows Dance Ensemble in 2001. Battle, currently artistic director of the renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, choreographs works that are daring, visceral, and highly explosive, leaving audiences filled with energy and excitement. November 13-17 at 8PM | Wednesday-Saturday at 2pm | Bob Hope Theatre in the Owen Arts Center, 6101 Bishop Blvd. on the SMU campus, Dallas 75205 | $14 for adults, $11 for seniors, $8 for students, faculty & staff.


NOVEMBER 14 – 16. TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY PRESENTS DANCE UPCLOSE CONCERT. Our concert series showcases the adjudicated choreography of students, faculty, and guest artists in a variety of formats and venues. Their work explores original statements from today’s students, who are tomorrow’s emerging choreographers. Thursday, November 14 at 4PM | Friday, November 15-16 at 7PM | DGL 208 | $10 for adults, $5 for students.


Ballet North Texas


NOVEMBER 24. BALLET NORTH TEXAS PRESENTS THE NUTCRACKER - A SENSORY FRIENDLY PERFORMANCE. Ballet North Texas is thrilled to present a sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker Suite for children, families and adults with sensory sensitivities,


autism spectrum disorder or other special needs.


Appropriate changes will be made to this performance to create a welcoming and safe space for all in attendance. A perfect introduction to the beloved classic, The Nutcracker. This performance opens in Act II with the Sugar Plum Fairy introducing all the characters of the Land of Sweets. The Nutcracker Prince, himself presents Clara to the Sugar Plum Fairy and they tell the story of Clara’s adventure, breaking the Nutcracker spell, and defeat of the Rat King. In celebration, the Sugar Plum Fairy offers all the treats of the land, accompanied by dances from each country. The final performance is by the newly reunited Sugar Plum Fairy and Nutcracker Prince, to one of the most famous and treasured pieces of the entire ballet. A magnificent grand finale brings the festival to its thrilling conclusion as Clara begins her journey home, waking on the couch in the parlor. Was it all a dream or … did it really happen? What makes this performance sensory friendly? Reduced sound levels, especially loud and surprising noises. House lights will remain half lit. Relaxed house rules…freedom to get up and move around, use of electronic devices is permitted, and permission to talk freely during the performance. Trained staff, ushers, and volunteers to assist patrons. Plan your Nutcracker Experience. 2:30PM | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St Dallas, TX 75201 | $20-$45 | ticketdfw. com | balletnorthtexas.org.


Impulse Dance


NOVEMBER 2 - 3. IMPULSE DANCE PROJECT PRESENTS NOT YOUR AVERAGE MASQUERADE: AN IMMERSIVE DANCE PRODUCTION imPULSE dance project begins it’s 8th season with its most unique, and most INTERACTIVE creation to date- Not Your Average MASQUERADE: an immersive dance production. Created in collaboration by Artistic Director Anastasia Waters and imPULSE dancer Miranda Spence this dance experience takes the audience on a journey through a strange circus. But there is more than what meets the eye in this elusive spectacle. The performers go on a journey as well; a journey of self-discovery, and revealing their true identity. This production aims to create a unique dance experience for the viewer, releasing them from the limitations of one seat, and freeing them to move about and view the dance from a variety of perspectives. This creation encourages all to step away from the shiny screens, tablets,


16 • DANCE NORTH TEXAS • NOVEMBER 2019 – JANUARY 2020 Beckles Dancing Company


NOVEMBER 8 - 9. BECKLES DANCING COMPANY PRESENTS SDDF 2019: THE ESPIE TRIBUTE Beckles Dancing Company in association with Ann Richards STEAM Academy. A tribute to Solomon Espie, a great educator and friend. Includes Solomon’s favorite dance and some of his mentees. Featuring various ensembles and the Sweatt Dallas Dance Festival scholarship recipient, and special Master Class with Akilah Brooks. Friday, November 8 at 7PM Showcase | Saturday, November 9 at 10AM Master Class; 3PM Youth Showcase; 5PM Roundtable Discussion; 7PM Performance | Ann Richards STEAM Academy, 3831 N Prairie Creek Road, Dallas TX 75227 | $15 General Admission | $10 for seniors, students, members of Dance Council or Star System | BecklesDancingCo.org | Dedra Brent sweattdallasdancefestival2019@gmail.com.


NOVEMBER 25 – 27. DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE PRESENTS BEHIND THE SCENES. The community is invited to take a FREE peek “Behind the Scenes” of Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s five performing


at the DBDT Studios. This collection noontime


of Avant Chamber Ballet photo by Sharen Bradford


NOVEMBER 21. AVANT CHAMBER BALLET PRESENTS NUTCRACKER: SHORT AND SUITE IN SOUTHLAKE, TX WITH LIVE MUSIC. This family-friendly, shortened performance is a perfect introduction to the Nutcracker and get in the holiday spirit! This year’s production will feature choreography by Paul Mejia. Start your season right with this holiday tradition! 7:30PM | Whites Chapel UMC, 185 S White Chapel Blvd, Southlake TX 76092. Presented by Apex Arts League | $20 adults, $15 seniors, $10 children | avantchamberballet.org | apexartsleague.com.


companies intimate


performances


provides an opportunity for audiences to meet the dancers, get a glimpse of


their rehearsal process, and preview works that are being developed for future performances. Monday and Tuesday feature DBDT and DBDT: Encore! Wednesday features the three youth ensembles from the Dallas Black Dance Academy: Allegro, Senior Performing Ensemble, and Junior Performing Ensemble. Guests must RSVP because seating is limited. 12PM | DBDT Studios, 2700 Ann Williams Way, Dallas, TX 75201. FREE!


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PERFORMANCES


NOVEMBER 2019 – JANUARY 2020


DBDT photo by Brian Guilliaux


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