Dallas Black Dance Theatre is a historic institution that’s been a space for Black dancers in Dallas since 1976. Recently, the company has been the subject of controversy amid labor disputes.

In 2024, dancers spoke out against the company’s management and sought union representation with the American Guild of Musical Artists. After labor disputes between AGMA and DBDT, the dance company reached a $560,000 settlement with the National Labor Relations Board. Then, the company lost funding from the Dallas City Council and donors. In 2026, the company is transitioning to new leadership.

Here is what you need to know:

1. The dance company lost $248,000 in city funding in 2024 due to labor violations.

In December 2024, Dallas Black Dance Theatre reached a settlement with the National Labor R

See Full Page