While the spring fundraising season for many will be winding down by Memorial Day, the Dallas Black Dance Theatre will be in overdrive on Saturday, June 4, at the Meyerson to close out its 45th anniversary season. Anyone who has ever attended DBT’s “The Big Dance” knows all too well that it’s an amazing presentation of music and dance. And with Co-Chairs Helen Giddings … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Boot Scootin’ Boogie-ing Its 45th Anniversary Honoring The Late Charley Pride
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Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
Blonde Kim Hext’s track record for throwing a fundraising party is pretty impressive. There was the 2018 Zoo To Do that at the last minute had to fall back for Plan B when rain made the outdoor event a no-go. But when the Plan B hotel 'fessed that it wasn’t going to live up to its commitment, Kim pulled things together for a great old night at another venue with guests posing … [Read more...] about Sold-Out Alert!: Majestic Centennial Celebration Gala
The Big Dance Was A Big Easy Hit With A Big Celebration To Kick Off The Summer Of 2021
Leave it to the Dallas Black Dance Theatre to kick off the summer with fabulous costumes, can't-resist food and incredible dancers. Of course, they did just that on Saturday, June 5, turning the Meyerson into New Orleans complete with a king and a queen, a duke and a duchess and Jambalaya with Shrimp and Sausage for The Big Dance. The only thing missing was the steaming … [Read more...] about The Big Dance Was A Big Easy Hit With A Big Celebration To Kick Off The Summer Of 2021
Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Hybrid Big Dance Is Gonna “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”
A lot of folks make the mistake thinking that New Orleans is the only place to Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler. If you’re not up on your French, the translation is “Let The Good Times Roll.” And to prove that point, The Big Dance Co-Chairs Carisma Ramsey Fields and Kim Whitaker along with Honorary Co-Chairs Norma and Don Stone and Linda and Frederick Todd II have picked … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Hybrid Big Dance Is Gonna “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler”
March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
Because of the weekend announcements of adjustments both county and statewide about the changes in everyday life, you just knew that organizers would change their plans for upcoming fundraisers. Read the updates and look for a surge of reschedules! Canceled Dallas Black Dance Theatre performances and Academy classes through Thursday, April 30 Big Thought’s 8th … [Read more...] about March 23 Updates Of Cancellations, Reschedules And Postponements
North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Black Dance Theatre
According to Dallas Black Dance Theatre Artistic Director Melissa M. Young, Ann Williams gave a precious gift to the city she loved 43 years ago–a gift that has inspired millions worldwide through the splendor of dance. My personal 26-year journey with DBDT began as a dancer for11 years before advancing through multiple roles under her guiding hand to succeed her as … [Read more...] about North Texas Giving Day Booster: Dallas Black Dance Theatre
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Rolled Up The Wyly Theatre Rug For “The BIG Dance”
Leave it to the Dallas Black Dance Theatre to raise the roof and burn up the dance floor when it comes to fundraising. And on Saturday, June 1, they did it in a "big" way at "The BIG Dance" with "Harlem Renaissance in the Roaring 20s" at The Wyly Threatre. With guests like Sarah Haemisegger, DBDT Founder Ann Williams, DBDT Executive Director Zenetta Drew, Anna Kern, Georgia … [Read more...] about Dallas Black Dance Theatre Rolled Up The Wyly Theatre Rug For “The BIG Dance”
The Village of Giving Circle Celebrated Its First Check Presentations For Nine Area Non-Profits
With cold, wet weather nearing, Sunday, November 4, was amazingly flawless both outside and inside Hotel ZaZa. The reason for the great feel inside the hotel was a standing room only for The Village of Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation grants distribution. Back story: Back in April, a group of African American female leaders gathered on a Sunday afternoon at Shonn … [Read more...] about The Village of Giving Circle Celebrated Its First Check Presentations For Nine Area Non-Profits
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Village Of Giving Circle Check Presentation
Back in April The Village of Giving Circle at Texas Women's Foundation officially launched. The goal was for African-American female philanthropists to come together in supporting “organizations and initiative that would positively impact the North Texas African-American community.” Instead of the usual struggle to get out of the gate, The Village scored double successes in … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: The Village Of Giving Circle Check Presentation
2018 North Texas Giving Day Countdown Continues With The Family Festival And Nonprofit Extravaganza And Surge Of MSC Posts
The rumbling has been building over the days. North Texas Giving Day is nearly upon every non-profit organization in these surroundings. Of course, proof is needed. This past Sunday, the uber-luxury retailing center NorthPark Center … not mall, please! ... was the gathering of NTGD supporters and newbies for The Family Festival and Nonprofit Extravaganza. As adorable … [Read more...] about 2018 North Texas Giving Day Countdown Continues With The Family Festival And Nonprofit Extravaganza And Surge Of MSC Posts
JUST IN: Dallas Black Dance Theatre Receives $100,000 Grant Funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Founder Ann Williams and Executive Director Zenetta S. Drew are doing cabrioles and echappés with good reason. Thanks to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s providing the International Association of Blacks in Dance a multi-year grant, the five founding dance companies of IABD each received a $100,000 unrestricted grant that “can be applied to general … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Dallas Black Dance Theatre Receives $100,000 Grant Funded by The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation