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Performance Calendar February 2024
February 2 - 3. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents Rennie Harris Puremovement. Formed in 1992 by Dr. Rennie Harris, Puremovement – American Street Dance Theater has emerged as an international Hip-hop and Street dance ambassador. Known for creating work that utilizes hip-hop movement, as well as finding its voice in theater, Harris pioneers a new genre, while bringing hip-hop culture to the proscenium stage. Hailed as an Elizabethan masterpiece, Rome & Jewels is based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, reimagined in the streets of Philadelphia. Rome & Jewels won 3 Bessie Awards, a Shakespeare Theater Award, and a nomination for United Kingdom’s prestigious Lawrence Olivier award, to name just a few. 8:00PM | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora Street, Dallas, TX 75201 | attpac.org.

February 8 - 11. Accompanied by the timeless melodies of Pyotr Ilych Tchaikovsky, Ballet North Texas brings forth a production of Sleeping Beauty that encapsulates the very essence of traditional ballet technique and the art of storytelling through mime. Prepare to be captivated by this tale that explores the eternal struggle between forces of good and evil, as the curse inflicted upon Princess Aurora by the malevolent fairy Carabosse is transformed by the selfless gift of the Lilac Fairy and the promise of true love’s kiss from a noble Prince. Don’t miss the opportunity to be swept away by the magic and beauty of Sleeping Beauty, where artistry and narrative intertwine to create an unforgettable ballet experience. February 8 (Sensory Friendly Performance) at 2PM | February 9 - 10 at 8PM | February 11 at 2PM | balletnorthtexas.org/sleeping-beauty.

February 9 - 10. DBDT presents Cultural Awareness. Celebrate the richness of cultural diversity as we explore the interplay of movement, rhythm, and expression from around the world woven together by the unifying language of dance. 7:30PM | Wyly Theatre, 2400 Flora St, Dallas, TX | dbdt.com.

February 17 & 18. Star Crossed: Swan Lake Act 2 + Romeo & Juliet. For the Valentine’s season, Avant Chamber Ballet presents an evening of live orchestra and ballet masterpieces telling tales of romance and enchantment, true love and sacrifice. This triple bill features George Balanchine’s Walpurgisnacht Ballet, Swan Lake Act 2 and Paul Mejia’s Romeo & Juliet. Tickets start at $30| February 17 at 7PM | February 18 at 2PM | Moody Performance Hall, Dallas, TX.

February 17 & 18. Ballet Frontier presents Romeo & Juliet. A heartbreaking tale of young love and loss set to one of ballet’s favorite scores. Ballet Frontier’s world-premier of Romeo & Juliet choreographed by Artistic Director Chung Lin Tseng to Sergei Prokofiev’s iconic score, is a classic adaptation of the familiar story that routinely brings the audience to tears. I.M. Terrell Performing Arts Center, 1900 IM Terrell Way, Ft Worth, TX | February 17 at 7:30PM | February 18 at 2PM | buy.ticketstothecity.com.

February 17. Forerunners for the Arts "My Beloved Gala" Benefiting Beloved Easter Production. Please be our guest as we forerun transformation in the arts & entertainment industry as well as in our community and nation. Enjoy a seated dinner, live dance performances, silent auction, testimonies from our "Beloved" cast, a special word from our Founder, Destiny Wisniski, Todd White, and be the first to see the premiere of a brand new "Beloved" scene! Ticket sales end February 11th. https://forerunnersforthearts.ticketspice.com/forerunners-for-the-arts-gala | 5:30pm at Lifestyle Christianity.

February 23. Orchestra of New Spain presents Atlas Tango Project with dancers of Parasol Arts in “Angels & Devils”. Atlas Tango Project is a group of 5 musicians specializing in the Argentine composer Astor Piazzolla and original nuevo tango compositions. In choreography by Lorita Travaglia (Denver Ballet) a sultry, irresistible Diablo, and a luminous, ethereal Angel are danced by classically trained ballet dancers in a thrilling mashup of tango and ballet, while two tango couples represent the mortals in this story of darkness and light. Event includes Tango di Tango by UTD‘s Robert Xavier Rodriguez and Dallas tango stars: Evolution Tango with George & Jairelbhi Furlong, TangoAmor with Nasrin Barmaki and Marc Hernandez. A free Tango class takes place one hour before the show followed by a Milonga for the audience following concert. All are welcome! 8PM | Moody Performance Hall 2520 Flora Street, Dallas TX 75201 | $70, $50, $35, students $10 | Tickets at: Ticketdfw.com 214-871-5000 | Further information at Orchestra of New Spain: 214-750-1492 Contact person: Freya Bergren at 214-696-1012.