For more than 30 years, Beckles Dancing Company (BDC) has been an active and vital presence in the Dallas arts community, making lasting contributions as both a performing company and a cultural resource. Based at the South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC), BDC has created and presented critically recognized works that have been featured in local publications and celebrated alongside other leading artists and companies in Dallas.
The current company is a dynamic ensemble of dancers ranging in age from 23 to 53. This unique intergenerational blend has become one of BDC’s strengths, weaving together diverse experiences and perspectives into powerful performances.
Over the past year, BDC has presented live performances at signature events including the South Dallas Dance Festival, Shades of Black for Black History Month, Dance Planet with the Dance Council of North Texas, and our Thirtieth Anniversary Gala and Celebration.
In addition to performances, BDC remains committed to education and community access. We provide free youth classesin modern, jazz, and African dance for ages 5–10 every Wednesday, as well as free ballet and modern dance classes (in-person and via Zoom) for ages 11+ every Wednesday and Friday. These programs ensure that dance remains accessible, empowering, and enriching for individuals and families across South Dallas.
BDC provides a platform where performers and audiences of all ages are inspired to celebrate the techniques and creative powers of dance movement. As such, Beckles Dancing Company is committed to bringing exciting, entertaining and innovative dance to the broadest spectrum of audiences in the Dallas area and beyond. Further, we are committed to training flexible bodies and minds, adaptable to various forms of movement in specialization or in combination.
$100 – General Support Sponsorship: Provides vital general support for Beckles Dancing Company, helping cover essential needs that sustain our performances, classes, and community programs throughout the season.
$200 – Ticket Sponsorship: Provides 10 complimentary student or discount tickets for either the fall or spring performances, ensuring access for young people and community members who might not otherwise attend.
$400 – Teacher Sponsorship: Funds one month of pay for BDC’s dedicated dance teachers, supporting the instruction and mentorship that keeps our community and youth programs thriving.
$500 – Community Engagement Sponsorship: Supports free youth and community dance classes in South Dallas, offering students the chance to explore ballet, modern, jazz, and African dance in a welcoming environment.
$1,000 – BDC Scholarship Sponsorship: Funds a scholarship through the Dance Council of North Texas in BDC’s name, directly supporting emerging dancers in their training and professional development.
$2,000 – Rehearsal Sponsorship: Funds one full month of rehearsal pay for BDC company dancers, ensuring they are supported as they dedicate time and talent to prepare for upcoming performances.
$2,500 – Performance Promotion Sponsorship: Funds marketing and outreach for upcoming productions, helping us reach new audiences through print, digital, and community campaigns.
$4,000 – Technical Support Sponsorship: Covers audio/visual and lighting costs for either the fall or spring performance season, ensuring professional-quality productions that highlight our dancers and choreographers.
$5,000 – Company Sponsorship: Funds wages for BDC company dancers for either the fall or spring performance season, ensuring our dedicated artists are compensated for their artistry, time, and commitment.
The City of Dallas is made up of people from diverse communities and equity-seeking groups defined as
Beckles Dancing Company (BDC / Dancing is our middle name!) envisions a world where the primary impulse to move is honored, nurtured and shared.
BDC is inclusive and welcomes individuals of every race, gender, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, ethnicity, and beliefs. We strive to build a community that supports the creation of art, and enables people to excel and feel supported.
Organization name
ARGA NOVA DANCE
other names
Beckles Dancing Company
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
$100,000 - $249,999
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Board Chair
Address
3630 Harry Hines Blvd.