Ann Williams founded Dallas Black Dance Theatre believing Black dance deserved a world-class home and that every person in Dallas deserved access to it. That conviction built one of this city's most beloved cultural institutions.
You are part of that story. Now be part of the next chapter.
This North Texas Giving Day, your gift commissions the choreographers shaping the future of dance, expands our reach across the DFW metroplex, and ensures that DBDT is built to last another 50 years.
This community made us. Help us keep moving forward.
What is the impact of your support?
Your support is the lifeblood of this organization. All contributions, no matter their size, are the reason we can continue to raise our curtains and showcase the profound benefits of dance. The following is just a sample of what your gift today can do:
Every dollar raised this North Texas Giving Day will support the immediate needs of our dancers and staff. DBDT is seeking support to strengthen organizational sustainability, expand community impact, and to continue to serve as a cultural beacon of Black art for North Texas.
The Dallas Black Dance Theatre is one of the largest and oldest professional dance companies in Dallas and is home to such programs as our Academy and DanceAfrica. DBDT continues to serve as a place of community and cultural growth for the city of Dallas. Through the support and encouragment of our supporters, we have been able to perform worldwide for over 5 million arts patrons and 3 million students in 33 states and 16 countries.
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When you give, you are sustaining the legacy of Ann Williams. From the stage to the classroom, every gift helps keep the art of black dance thriving in North Texas.
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.
Our mission is based on our founder’s vision to inspire minority boys and girls to dance. Ann Williams, driven by her relentless pursuit of excellence, set out to be the premier modern dance organization in the nation. Now 50 years after our founding, Dallas Black Dance Theatre is closer than ever to not only inspire young children to express themselves through dance, but a leader modern and contemporary dance.
DBDT and its five performing companies, explore Ann William’s dream of being a model institution for Black youth to envision themselves as professional dancers. Throughout our history, we have reached over 5 million arts patrons and 3 million children worldwide. Today, we proudly serve approximately 125,000 people annually through virtual and in-person programming.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre has adopted a core value system that embraces all cultures to strengthen the organization by working together for a common purpose that delivers transformative experiences for all.
With no exclusions, Dallas Black Dance Theatre offers services to the entire population, regardless of race, age, or circumstance. Since its founding, DBDT's innovative approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion has been based on a dedicated commitment to lead by example and actively implement change rather than only conceptualize results. Established by its Board of Directors, this initiative is fulfilled through the organization's mission to bridge cultures, reach diverse communities, and encompass ever-expanding global audiences.
Organization name
Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Tax id (EIN)
75-1756215
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$3,000,000 - $9,999,999
Counties Served
Collin, Dallas, Denton, Kaufman, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American
BIPOC Leadership
Executive Director/CEO
Address
2700 Ann Williams Way