Charlie is going to continuing Homeschooling this year and we have been putting together Field Trips we would like to attend. Including Titus/ Dance Unbound for our Music classes.
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND in association with AT&T Performing Arts Center announces the 2020/2021 TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND SEASON
E X C E P T I O N A L | A L L A M E R I C A N
As we return to performances and life in general, TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND’S 2020/2021 season is focused on supporting our country’s working artists and is proud to announce an All-American Season, featuring seven American dance companies:
[NEW] COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET – October 16/17, 2020 *
ALONZO KING/LINES BALLET – November 06/07, 2020
PARSONS DANCE COMPANY – November 20, 2020
BALLET HISPÁNICO – January 15, 2021
DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS – February 12, 2021
A.I.M BY KYLE ABRAHAM – March 26/27, 2021
ASPEN/SANTA FE BALLET – April 2/3, 2021
Plus two TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Special Events
NEW 2020 Opening Night Celebration – October 15, 2020
2021 Annual Command Performance – June 12, 2021
* Due to touring conflicts, MOMIX will be rescheduled.
Dallas – TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND, in association with the nonprofit AT&T Performing Arts Center, announces its 2020/2021 All-American season, featuring seven dance companies from across the United States.
For the first time in nearly 40 years, TITAS is focusing its entire season on artists living and working in the United States. During this time of rebuilding for DFW and for our country and global community, TITAS is celebrating the resilience of the artistic community and supporting our unique and remarkable artists with an “All-American” Season.
E X C E P T I O N A L | A L L A M E R I C A N
As we embark on a new chapter, with a renewed focus on our collective communities, the sentiments of “exceptional” and “All-American” guide us. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND is celebrating and supporting our country’s artistic community’s broad range of styles, traditions and cultures.
“We are always proud to present the coolest, most unique and remarkable dance artists from around the world,” said Executive and Artistic Director of TITAS, Charles Santos.
“This year brings a special opportunity to support dancers/artists here in the U.S. as we, once again, begin to shift our focus again to “live” performances.”
TITAS is thrilled to be a part of bringing the creative economy back to life. During a time when we are in need of human connection and inspiration, the 2020/2021 season won’t disappoint. Creative, gymnastic and breathtaking imagery makes this very special set of American companies an exceptional season of seven extraordinary companies.
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND 2020/2021 SEASON
MOMIX [Canceled/postponed due to scheduling conflicts] replaced by Complexions Contemporary Ballet
Opening Night Celebration
7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 15, 2020 (Private TITAS Celebration Performance) See Special Events
[NEW] COMPLEXIONS CONTEMPORARY BALLET (New York City) [Updated]
8 p.m. Friday, October 16, 2020
8 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020
Winspear Opera House
“…One expects to see magnificent athletic endeavors, intriguing movement invention, and perfectly contoured bodies – and the company always delivers.” – Theater Jones
Led by dance icons Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, Complexions has awakened audiences to a new, exciting genre with their singular approach to reinventing dance and contemporary ballet.
With stunning gifted dancers and powerful choreography. Complexions returns to TITAS with two divers and extraordinary works. An inspired work, WOKE, created in 2018, examines our humanity and today’s political climate.
Wildly timely and awe-inspiring, WOKE is a powerful ballet. LOVE ROCKS, to the music of Lenny Kravitz is Rock meets Ballet! Fun, thrilling and the most amazing Kravitz music, LOVE ROCKS is the ”!” on this exciting program. Don’t miss one of the most powerful programs of our season.
ALONZO KING/LINES BALLET (San Francisco, CA)
8 p.m. Friday/Saturday
November 06/07, 2020 (2 shows)
Winspear Opera House
“Alonzo King is one of the few bona fide visionaries in the ballet world today.” The San Francisco Chronicle
Gorgeous, stunning dancers with impeccable technique and powerfully visual works are what make Alonzo King/LINES Ballet so special. Like none other, Alonzo King creates an unforgettable dialogue between movement and music.
Jason Moran, a MacArthur Fellow and artistic director for Jazz at the Kennedy Center says of Alonzo King, “Alonzo has a way of hearing. His choreography becomes melodic content.”
Rich themes built with a focused commitment to cultural collaboration, Alonzo King creates works that enthrall audiences. Crazy beautiful and glorious on stage, this is always a TITAS Favorite. A must see LIVE performance experience!
PARSONS DANCE COMPANY (New York City, NY)
8 p.m. Friday
November 20, 2020
Winspear Opera House
“It does not take long to see why Parsons and his company are one of the hottest tickets in contemporary American dance.” –Clive Barnes, New York Post
Exuberant, Virtuosic, Sexy. Parsons Dance is everything that is right about American modern dance. Innovative and exuberant, this company always delivers.
Their bold, joyous and athletic movement has solidified them as one of the world’s leading modern dance companies. Stunning works, like the iconic Caught, exemplify this company’s innovation and huge audience appeal. Always a hit, we welcome them back to Dallas.
BALLET HISPÁNICO (New York City, NY)
8 p.m. Friday
January 15, 2021
Winspear Opera House
“A sensuous and sass-filled program…shows off the astonishingly diversified talents of this excellent troupe.” – Lauren Gallagher, Dance Tabs
Bravura, Cultura Latina y Pasión Latina – Ballet Hispánico has stepped into the limelight of internationally touring dance companies. Stunning dancers, Latino choreographers with luscious choreography, the company fuses Latin dance with classical and contemporary techniques creating a new style of concert dance where theatricality and passion are at the core.
The choreographers represent rich Latino cultures and nationalities including Venezuela, Cuba, Trinidad, Puerto Rico, Mexico, Spain, Brazil, Argentina and Colombia. We are thrilled to have Ballet Hispánico back in Dallas on their 50th anniversary tour.
DOUG VARONE AND DANCERS (New York City, NY)
8 p.m. Friday
February 12, 2021
Winspear Opera House
“Somewhere seems destined to become a classic work of contemporary dance.” – Santa Barbara Independent
Doug Varone creates modern choreography that’s as accessible as it is sophisticated. These amazing dancers bring a special “human-ness” to Varone’s choreography. From the smallest gesture to the most powerful movement, Doug Varone and Dancers revels in the subtle beauty and raw energy in everyday moments. It draws you in, surprises you, and takes your breath away.
This season, Doug Varone takes the famed Bernstein West Side Story music and creates SOMEWHERE, something truly magical. An amazing work, to very familiar music, it’s a surprisingly fresh approach to music that we all know and carry in our hearts.
The magic happens when the audience lets go of preconceived images and storylines, and experiences the gorgeous music and pure movement. Varone is a master, and we are thrilled to have them back in Dallas. ONE NIGHT ONLY.
KYLE ABRAHAM’S A.I.M (New York City, NY)
8 p.m. Friday/Saturday
March 26/27, 2021 (2 shows)
Moody Performance Hall
“You feel the movements – sensuous, weighty – rippling out from deep in the dancers’ bodies.” Deborah Jowitt, DanceBeat
Bold, refreshing and completely relevant, An Untitled Love is Kyle Abraham’s newest evening-length work. Music by Grammy Award-winning R&B legend D’Angelo, this highly entertaining and captivating work celebrates culture, family and community.
“As part of my extended exploration of personal identity through movement, it feels important for me to dive into a process that explores and celebrates that unity and that love, in all its facets.” –Kyle Abraham
Amazing music, amazing dancing, this will be a highlight of the season and an immediate TITAS Favorite.
ASPEN/SANTA FE BALLET (Aspen, CO/Santa, Fe NM)
8 p.m. Friday/Saturday
April 2/3, 2021 (2 shows)
Moody Performance Hall
“If there’s a classically trained company of the future, it’s Aspen Santa Fe Ballet.” – Boston Herald
Stunning performances, fantastic dancers and a wildly sophisticated collection of truly world-class choreographic works, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is certainly among the most sought after companies touring the world today.
Fiercely talented and exciting, ASFB is at once powerful and graceful. TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND has quite a history with ASFB. Now celebrating their 25th anniversary tour, ASFB is truly among the best that U.S. dance has to offer. We are honored to have Aspen Santa Fe Ballet in our All-American season!
Due to the COVID-19 crisis and the Shelter-In-Place restrictions, our scheduled June 6, 2020 Command Performance was canceled. We hope you will join us for a special new event, OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION, on October 15, 2020.
OPENING NIGHT CELEBRATION 2020 (Special Event) [Updated]
A New Time | A New Experience
7 p.m. Thursday
October 15, 2020
Winspear Opera House
After an unprecedented spring and summer, TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND is proud and grateful to open our new season with a special program previewing the coming season.
Focusing on our 2020:21 season featuring artists working in America, our Opening Night Celebration will feature amazing dancers in seven works from seven companies.
Thrilling, stunning, gifted and fun, our new Opening Night Celebration promises to be a very special event featuring the artists of the TITAS 2020:21 season. A special private performance for TITAS supporters, with limited seating, contact TITAS directly to secure your priority seating.
| 214.978.2855 or 214.978.2891
2021 COMMAND PERFORMANCE (Special Event)
7 p.m. Saturday
June 12, 2021
Winspear Opera House
“It was glorious….TITAS Command Performances are always a sight to behold.” – TheaterJones
“Command Performance is always one of the most exciting performances of the year!” – Dallas Culturemap
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/DANCE UNBOUND commissioned works created specifically for this gala performance. Works by some of the world’s leading choreographers such as Twyla Tharp, Dwight Rhoden, Jessica Lang, Mia Michaels, Sonya Tayeh, Bridget L. Moore and WANG Yuanyuan. Truly, a not-to-be-missed event!
Seven Season Shows – a spectacular season of innovative and awe-inspiring performances.
Subscriptions for TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND season performances begin at $116. Performance tickets to TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Command Performance (performance only) begin at $12.
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND subscribers receive the most discounted pricing. Season subscriptions are on sale NOW. As a subscriber, not only do you get the best seats and preferred treatment, you receive the greatest value with discounts and fewer fees. Subscribers only pay one order fee. Individual tickets, should they remain available after subscription sales, will be made available at a later date.
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND Official Hotel Sponsor: Sheraton Dallas
Season Sponsors include: Heritage Auctions, American Airlines, TACA, Texas Commission on the Arts, City of Dallas Office of Cultural Affairs, National Endowment for the Arts, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District (TPID), Dallas Morning News, Neiman Marcus, and charlieuniformtango.
Season tickets can be purchased online at www.attpac.org/titas or by phone at 214-880-0202.
ABOUT TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND, formerly TITAS Presents, led by Executive Director/Artistic Director Charles Santos, is North Texas’ foremost presenter of internationally touring dance companies and performance artists.
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND has been presenting dance and music in Dallas for 39 years, consistently showcasing artistic excellence and innovative programming from around the world.
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND has presented over 600 performances with artists from more than 40 countries with over 160 debut events. Through the Neiman Marcus CROSSROADS Educational Outreach program, TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND has organized well over 750 educational outreach events that include master classes, lecture/demonstrations, artists-in-residencies and post- performance Q&A sessions reaching thousands of audience members.
Now in partnership with the AT&T Performing Arts Center, TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND brings its eclectic and innovative mix of contemporary dance to the Dallas Arts District.
ABOUT THE AT&T PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
There is no better place to explore and experience live performing arts than the AT&T Performing Arts Center in the Dallas Arts District. On its vibrant 10-acre downtown campus, the nonprofit Center operates three of the nation’s finest performance venues: the Winspear Opera House (the best stage for Broadway in North Texas), Wyly Theatre, Strauss Square and the welcoming public green space, Sammons Park.
The Center invites you to explore the best in live theatre, opera, pop, ballet, comedy, cutting-edge speakers and, through its partner TITAS/Dance Unbound the finest dance companies from across the globe. The Center’s stages are a launching pad for world premieres – more than 70 since the Center opened – and an incubator for the city’s emerging arts groups. And this is where you can see the award-winning work of its five resident companies: Anita N. Martinez Ballet Folklorico, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, The Dallas Opera, Dallas Theater Center and Texas Ballet Theater.
The Center serves our community through a range of donor and sponsor supported programs. Each year thousands of students experience our arts education programs like Open Stages, Backstage Spotlight and Disney Musicals in Schools, which lets students both explore the arts and boost education outcomes. Our Community Partners and ArtsBridge-Powered by Toyota programs help ensure access to the arts for Dallas families who have been culturally underserved.
At the AT&T Performing Arts Center, you’ll find a public gathering place for everyone. A place that entertains audiences, inspires creativity and makes the cultural fabric of our great community even stronger. AT&T Performing Arts Center. Yours to discover!
700 N Pearl Street, Suite 1800, Dallas TX 75201 214-880-0202 info@titas.org
Thank you,
Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
