Beckles Dancing Company has been an active and present company in our community for over 29 years and has made a vital and lasting contribution as a company. Our company, housed in the South Dallas Cultural Center (SDCC), has produced works in our area that have been critically reviewed and featured in publications as artists and companies in the Dallas area.
The current Beckles Dancing Company ranges in age from 22-52 years old. Our success has been weaving this age gap into a powerful ensemble of artists. Our live performances this past year have been, South Dallas Dance Festival, Shades of Black for Black History Month, Dance Planet with the Dance Council of North Texas, First Draft with Over the Bridge Arts, Dance Planet, numerous CAP (Community Artist Program) and our annual Spring Show. We also provide free zoom and in-person classes, BALLET and MODERN on Wednesday and Friday that are open to the community.
Administration & Operational fees associated with Dance Performances and rehearsals.
Marketing fees associated with the Promotion of Upcoming Dance Performances.
Dance Costumes, Music and Staging Supplies.
Funding for Outreach classes for various schools
The mission of Beckles Dancing Company (BDC / Dancing is our middle name!) is to provide a platform in which performers and audiences of all ages are inspired to celebrate the techniques, creative powers and unlimited expressions of dance movement.
Administration & Operational costs associated with the general management of the dance company
Funding for Company Dancer pay, our Company Dancer Emergency Fund, Company Teacher and Company Choreography pay
Marketing Fees for the Promotion of Dance Performances, Workshops. Master Classes and General Dance Training
Performance Production Expenses for Audio and Visual, Choreography, Staging, Music, Dance Costumes, Supplies and Materials
Funding to provide free dance classes for our surrounding community
Funding for Outreach classes for various schools, churches and nursing homes
Funding for Complimentary Tickets to performances for our surrounding community
Here's how your donations can help:
$20 Pays for 1 complimentary performance ticket
$25 Pays for a pair of ballet slippers for a company dancer
$35 Pays for a dancer to teach one class
$50 Pays for 5 reduced-price tickets for 5 students to attend a performance
$70 Pays for a dancer to teach 1 week of classes
$100 Provides 10 reduced-priced tickets for students to attend a performance
$120 Pays for 5 complimentary performance tickets
$150 Pays for a dancer to teach 2 weeks of classes
$300 Pays for dancer to teach 1 month of classes
$400 Sponsors 1 month of rehearsal pay for one dancer
$600 Sponsors the performance fee for one company dancer
$800 Sponsors 1 month of rehearsal pay for two company dancers
$1200 Sponsors the pay for one performance for two company dancers
$1500 Partially funds our Dancer Emergency Fund
$1800 Sponsors the performance fee for three company dancers
$2000 Sponsors 1 month of rehearsal pay for the company
$2500 Partially funds our Dancer Emergency Fund
$3000 Sponsors the pay for one performance for the company
$5000 Funds our Dancer Emergency Fund
$6000 Sponsors the pay for two performances for the company
All donations are needed and greatly appreciated!
The City of Dallas is made up of people from diverse communities and equity-seeking groups defined as
ALAANA and LGBTQIA+. Beckles Dancing Company recognizes that the changing nature of the population has implications in terms of delivering and/or providing access to its services (e.g. programming, activities, etc.). We recognize that barriers to services exist for members of diverse communities, particularly for equity-seeking groups, and we are committed to acting as a positive force in eliminating these barriers.
To achieve this, Beckles Dancing Company will:
ensure that diverse communities have equitable access to its services and resources.
be non-discriminatory and promote the goals of anti-racism, access, and equity; and
take reasonable steps to ensure its services, programs, and decision-making reflect the community it serves.
Beckles Dancing Company prohibits discrimination or harassment and protects the right to be free from hate activity based on age, ancestry, citizenship, creed (religion), color, disability, ethnic origin, family status, gender identity, level of literacy, marital status, place of origin, membership in a union or staff association, political affiliation, race, receipt of public assistance, sex, sexual orientation, or any other personal characteristic by or within the organization.
Organization name
ARGA NOVA DANCE
other names
Beckles Dancing Company
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas, Tarrant
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx
BIPOC Leadership
Both the Executive Director/CEO and Board Chair
Address
3630 Harry Hines Blvd.