Dallas Black Dance Theatre celebrates its 30th season as the oldest, continuously operating
professional dance company in Dallas . The ensemble, a contemporary modern dance company,
consists of 14 professional dancers performing a mixed repertory of modern, jazz, ethnic and
spiritual works by nationally and internationally known choreographers which include: Alvin Ailey,
Talley Beatty, Donald Byrd, Alonzo King, Milton Myers, Elisa Monte, Donald McKayle, Kevin Jeff,
Christopher Huggins, Jessica Lang, Bruce Wood, Nejla Yatkin, David Parsons and Darryl Sneed.
The company’s dancers have studied, trained and performed with some of the pre-eminent performers
and teachers in the American dance world.

Founded in 1976 by Ann Williams, the mission of Dallas Black Dance Theatre is to create and
produce contemporary modern dance at its highest level of artistic excellence through performances
and educational programs that bridge cultures and reach diverse communities. With an ever-expanding
national and global audience, the company employs a diverse, multi-ethnic troupe of dancers
performing for audiences of all ages and backgrounds. That diversity has propelled the company
to prominence as the only full-time professional dance company in Dallas

FOUNDER/ARTIC DIRECTOR
Ann M. Williams

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Zenetta S. Drew