Memory of a Memory Lost | Dallas Black Dance Theatre II | TEDxMountainViewCollege

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. The Dallas Black Dance Theatre II gives a poignant and visually breathtaking dance performance.
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Founder/Artistic Director, Ann Williams, began Dallas Black Dance theatre II in September 2000 to feature the best and most promising students of the Dallas Black Dance Academy. Over time, the company has grown in breadth, attracting artists who aspire to professional careers in dance.
This semi-professional company consists of 8 aspiring artists from around the nation. Since its inception, Dallas Black Dance Theatre II has grown in popularity and thrilled audiences with its fresh allure. Dallas Black Dance Theatre II provides an opportunity for young artists to develop their dance skills while serving the Dallas/Ft. Worth community and touring across the nation with dance performances of the highest artistic quality.
Under the Artistic Direction of Nycole Ray, Dallas Black Dance Theatre II is in its 15th season performing works by recognized and emerging artists, creating a repertoire of modern, jazz, African, lyrical and spiritual works. The second company has performed works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers including Bruce Wood, Christopher Huggins, Cleo Parker Robinson, Milton Myers, Ray Mercer, Dianne Grigsby, Richard A. Freeman Jr., Millicent Johnnie, Derrick Minter, Zach Ingram, Edmond Giles to name a few.
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