PERFORMANCES

May 6. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents Command Performance. Jaw-dropping and awe Inspiring, Command Performance always delivers one of the most exciting performances of the year. Dynamic and unforgettable, this is world-class dance! Artists from leading companies light up the stage with spectacular, surprising jaw-dropping performances. It is the pyrotechnics of dance—the most exciting, innovative and beautiful works being performed today. Command Performance also features TITAS-commissioned works created specifically for the gala performance; works by some of the world’s leading choreographers including Twyla Tharp, Dwight Rhoden, Jessica Lang, Mia Michaels, Sonya Tayeh, Bridget L. Moore and WANG Yuanyuan. 6PM | Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201.

May 19 - 20. Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Spring Celebration performance series provides a visual feast for the eyes with powerful and emotionally charged works. The world premiere of Tabernacle by Chanel DaSilva takes the audience on a journey through layered emotions and concepts, paying homage to the many facets and complexities of Black culture. In Furtherance, Kirven Douthit-Boyd created a work that portrays overcoming a personal struggle from anguish to bliss. DBDT veteran dancer McKinley Willis choreographs her first main stage work for the company. Smile. is a ballet filled with whim and wonder, suspense, and unpredictability. Wyly Theatre in Dallas, TX. Details at DBDT.com.

May 20. Texas Ballet Theater Fort Worth Impressionism in Motion Spring Peformances. 11:30AM Creative Ballet, Pre Primary and Primary Classes | 2PM Level 1-3, Performance Group, Musical Theater | 6:30PM Level 4 & up | Tickets- 877.828.9200-Option 1 | I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA, 1411 I M Terrell Cir S, Fort Worth, TX 76102.

May 23 – 26. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents Pilobulous in the Garden. The dancers, and audience, move quietly through the sculpture garden in an incredible outdoor experience. 6:30PM + 8PM | Nasher Sculpture Garden, Dallas | attpac.org post show Q&A spearheaded by The Contemporary Austin’s Robin Williams. Following Friday’s performance is Elevate! a Chamberlain Ballet celebration and fundraiser.7:15PM | $30-$50 | Bank of America Theatre | Eisemann Center | eisemanncenter.com. stages. The program includes Crystal Pite’s wildly successful The Statement, and the stunning works Garden by Medhi Walerski and Bedroom Folk by Sharon Eyal & Gai Behar. 8PM | Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201.

May 26. Texas Ballet Theater Dallas Main Spring Performance. 8 PM | Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts- The Hill Performance Hall, 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082 | Tickets 972.744.4650.

May 7. Join Texas Youth Ballet as we bring to life the original story of Beauty and the Beast in a one-time magical event for the whole family. Original choreography by Jennifer Dulin to music by Elgar, Larssen and others. 5PM | McKinney High School - Sperry Auditorium | Tickets are assigned seating. $15 - $30.

May 27. Texas Ballet Theater Dallas Junior Spring Performance - Tune in and Turn Out. 4PM Creative Ballet- Level 3 classes | 6:30PM Pre Primary- Level 3 classes | The Bank of America Theatre, 2351 Performance Dr, Richardson, TX 75082 | Tickets 972.744.4650.

June 9. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents

Ballet BC. Bold, innovative and uniquely great, Ballet British Columbia is an internationally acclaimed Canadian contemporary dance company. Returning to Dallas as an absolute TITAS Favorite, we are thrilled to have Ballet BC’s incredible dancers and repertory back on our

June 10 - June 11. Bruce Wood Dance presents Grace, featuring the world premiere of And Heaven And Nature by Joy Bollinger and the world premiere of Ghost by Boulder Ballet Artistic Director Ben Needham-Wood -PLUS- the return of Bruce Wood’s joyous Rhapsody in Blue. June 10 at 8PM | June 11 at 2PM | Moody Performance Hall | Tickets at TicketDFW.com or 214-871-5000.

June 22 - 25. Celebrate the art of dance al fresco at Ballet Concerto’s 41st annual free outdoor Sumer Dance Concert. Three spectacular ballets are planned for each night’s performance. 8:30PM | Admission free for lawn seating. Reserved seating: $500 table for eight, $280 table of four, $140 cocktail table for two. Open single seating is $75. For reservations go to balletconcerto.com or call 817-763-5087. The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76109.

June 23 - 24. Pegasus Contemporary Ballet closes our season with a new evening-length narrative work choreographed and conceptualized by Resident Choreographer Carrie Ruth Trumbo. A rising choreographic voice, Trumbo’s first three works for the company were received with wide acclaim by audiences and patrons. Discover the power of storytelling in her first full-length contemporary ballet. Kalita Humphreys Theater | Tickets available at pegasusballet.org.