Performance Calendar October 2024
October 4 - 5. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Presents
Noche Flamenca. Searching for Goya features a company of dancers, singers and musicians whose mastery of flamenco stretches the boundaries of the art form with a theatricality that engages audiences and takes them on a journey through Goya’s graphic imagination. Soledad Barrio, a true legend in Flamenco, surrounded by an extraordinary cast of dancers and musicians, returns to Dallas with an amazing work inspired by the transformative paintings of Francisco de Goya. Searching for Goya is a perfect example of what Noche Flamenca has become – a powerful group of collaborators in which every dancer and musician is a master of their craft. 8PM | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX
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October 3 - 5. Cara Mia Theater presents ASYC/El Teatro de Movimiento (Mexico City, Mexico) in RESONANCIAS… algo que no se ha agotado. In this mesmerizing dance production, RESONANCIAS…algo que no se ha agotado, three characters reconstruct their lives through the vibratory echoes of memory. Through the law of resonance, emotions, sounds, and imaginations merge, forming a captivating narrative woven from the threads of life growing up in Mexico City.
October 3: Evening Performance @8:00pm | October 5: Afternoon Performance @ 6:00pm | Latino Cultural Center (Black Box), Dallas | ovationtix.com.
October 6. Cara Mia Theater presents ASYC/El Teatro de Movimiento (Mexico City, Mexico) El Primer Abrazo (First Embrace). Immerse yourself in the mesmerizing dance of symbiotic bonds, performed amidst the serene embrace of amate trees and rugged rocks. Delve into the intricate choreography that unites all living beings, guiding you to a deeper understanding of our shared existence. As you witness this enchanting performance, you'll uncover the profound beauty of nature's interconnectedness, inviting you to forge a deeper connection with the world around you and the mysteries that lie beyond the tangible. Embark on a journey of discovery, where every graceful movement unveils the wondrous tapestry of life's symbiosis. 1:30pm - 2:00pm | Latino Cultural Center (Lobby), Dallas | ovationtix.com.
October 10. Cara Mia Theater presents Escultores del Aire (Barcelona, Spain) in Soft Poem for a Cosy House: Immerse yourself in the poignant narrative of A Skin Poem for a Cosy House, where creators Mai Rojas and Raffaella Crapio skillfully intertwine the stages of grief with the tender nuances of everyday life. Through dance and mime, this duo portrays the heartache of a breakup, the lingering memories, and the journey towards acceptance and healing. Witness the raw emotions of love and loss brought to life on stage, as past and present converge in a powerful exploration of human resilience and the enduring power of hope. October 10, 2024: Evening Performance @8:00pm | October 11, 2024: Student Matinee 10:30am | October 12, 2024: Afternoon Performance @6:00pm | Latino Cultural Center (Performance Hall), Dallas | ovationtix.com.
October 11 - 12. DBDT presents DanceAfrica Festival and Marketplace. Get ready to intrigue your mind and energize your soul with DanceAfrica, featuring Chicago’s own Ayodele Drum and Dance! Returning guest artists, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts and Voices of Empowerment choir, directed by Grammy Award-winning Pamela Dawson, will also take the stage for a powerful cultural celebration. Tap into the universal language of rhythm at our communal Bantaba following our performances, when our dancers, drummers and audience join together for an unforgettable dance experience. Moody Performance Hall | dbdt.com
October 12 - 13. Cara Mia Theater presents Yemaya Flamenco. From Yoruba roots to Spanish flamenco, witness the evolution of the goddess Yemaya across continents and centuries in this enchanting dance exploration. Presented by the collaborative brilliance of Cara Mía Theatre, The Flame Foundation, The New Orleans Original BuckShop, and Mulato Teatro, this transcendent production weaves a mesmerizing tapestry of Flamenco and African dance and music. October 12: Matinee Performance 2:30pm | October 13, 2024: Matinee Performance @ 2:30pm | Latino Cultural Center (Black Box), Dallas | ovationtix.com.
October 18. Flamenco Fever presents: DO NOT miss this amazing evening of music and dance by the Cast of the Texas Flamenco Festival!!! Flamenco is not just a dance, it is complex genre of music that spans 500 years and the full range of human emotion and experiences. Behind every dancer is a line up of uniquely talented masters of guitar, percussion and vocalization of some of life’s biggest emotions. From Joy to solitude, Love to death the musicians in flamenco lay the tracks of the roller coaster you are about to ride with them. This evening showcases our incredible line of virtuosos from around the world with cameos by various dance artists. 8:00pm – 10:00pm | flamencofever.org.
October 19. THE FAMED FARRUCO FAMILY visits DFW for the 1st time ! Do NOT miss this electrifying performance by of the most authentic flamenco artists of the era. Be amazed by the layers of mesmerizing harmonies and electrifying rhythms of the simultaneous raw and sophisticated art of flamenco. This night will be the culmination of dozens of events that show the diversity and colorful culture of Southern Spain. The list of World Class Artists includes: Dancers: Manuel El Carpeta y La Farruca. Singers: Juan Negro & Manuel de La Curra Guitar: Juani de La Isla Back up vocals and Palmas by: Salvador de Angela.
October 20. Dallas Ballet Company, under the artistic direction of Judy & Brent Klopfenstein present Les Danses d’Automne. 3pm | Granville Performing Arts Center, Garland | dallasballetcompany.org.
October 20. Branch Arts Live, a free event focusing on the art of dance. 1 - 4PM | Farmers Branch Historical Park - 2540 Farmers Branch Ln, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 with free parking located at 12300 Ford Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75234 | branchartslive@gmail.com
October 25 - 26. LakeCities Ballet Theatre presents “Le Ballet de Dracula” on October 25 at 7:30pm and October 26 at 2pm and 7:30pm. Performances will be held in Lewisville at the Grand Theatre and tickets are available at lakecitiesballet.org.
October 26. Collin County Ballet Theatre presents Ballet Fete. An evening of mixed repertoire featuring guest artists Carl Coomer of Texas Ballet Theater, CCBT Alumni Lauren Wisdom, and Seth York of Bruce Wood Dance. 7:30pm | Eisemann Center for the Performing Arts | collincountyballettheatre.com/ballet-fete.