Sammons Center for the Arts

PLATINUM: Stars
2024-03-10 15:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Stars, the second performance of our 20th Anniversary PLATINUM Season, gathers inspiration from the full solar eclipse visiting us in April 2024.

Program

Peggy Stuart Coolidge, Spirituals in Sunshine and Shadow

To be revealed, Community Concerto Competition Winner

John Williams, Star Wars Suite
I. Main Title
II. Princess Leia’s Theme
III. Imperial March
IV. Yoda’s Theme
V. Throne Room
VI. End Title

Swing on a String
2024-03-09 18:00 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
BEGINNER WORKSHOPS ARE BACK!!!
Weekly beginner workshops run from 6-8pm in the main ballroom. Intermediate and Advanced Workshops have not yet resumed, but hopefully will return soon. Topics of these workshops and their instructors change from month to month. For more information, please click on a particular week’s event page.
Beginner 6-Count Basic (Newcomer) Lessons run from 8-9pm in the main ballroom. The content of this lesson is the same every single week, and we recommend attending several of these lessons to get the basics down before attending additional workshops, etc.
Open dancing runs from 9pm-11:30pm in the main ballroom. There is a short break in the music around 10:15pm for announcements, birthday dances, and the shim sham. instructors, and are subject to their discretion.

Rainbow Rhapsody Charity Concert and Dinner
2024-03-07 19:00 - 22:00 | The Filter Building, 2810 White Rock Road, Dallas, TX, 75214, United States
Get ready to be dazzled by a vibrant symphony of colors at this black-tie gala. Enjoy music, food & entertainment while supporting Pride!

Sammons Jazz: Remembrance
2024-03-06 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Due to unexpected changes, Heather Paterson & Straight Ahead has been rescheduled to Fall 2024
The Jennifer Barnes Quartet features the smooth alto stylings of Jennifer Barnes. As the current Director of Vocal Jazz at the University of North Texas and a renowned arranger, Jennifer’s performances are a master class of the jazz voice art form. She will be joined by Myles Tate on piano, Paul Briggs on bass, and Quincy Davis on drums.
Vocalist Sandra Kaye, referred to by her fans as the “first lady of Dallas Cabaret”, comes to the stage reminding us of the era of great jazz vocalists like Dinah Washington. Sandra Kaye & A Few Good Men includes Sandra Kaye on vocals, Lou Harlas on bass, Mike Garvey on piano and Andrew Griffith on drums.

Classical Open Mic Dallas
2024-03-05 20:00 | The Wine Therapist, 1909 Skillman St., Dallas, TX, 75206, United States
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at The Wine Therapist in Lakewood.
Classical Open Mic is a free and open weekly event, where professional and amateur classical musicians can play anything they desire related to classical music. From violin solos to opera arias to string quartets and horn concertos, musicians of all levels are welcomed to share their talents with the friendly and appreciative cafe audience.
A professional pianist is available to accompany you on opera arias, flute sonatas, cello concertos, you name it! They will sightread your piece, which means there are likely to be some mistakes, but it’s part of the fun of making music on the spot.
The Wine Therapist has wonderful high quality wine and beer selections. While they don’t serve food, you can order food to be delivered from any of the nearby restaurants or carry in.
How can I play?
Everybody who plays classical music is welcome to join. Click the sign up link below to grab your slot.
All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. There are always professional musicians who perform, as well as amateurs and students. Musicians of all levels enjoy this unique opportunity to have fun making music in front of a welcoming, receptive audience. Our goal is to provide a fun atmosphere where all can share their talents and not be afraid to be harshly judged. Mistakes are pretty common and part of the open mic experience.

A Glance to the Past
2024-03-04 19:30 | First Unitarian Church, 4015 Normandy Ave, Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Melinda Wagner ✦ Willowspeak (2019) for piano trio
Angelica Negrón ✦ Technicolor (2008) for harp and fixed electronics
Sergei Prokofiev ✦ Sonata for Flute & Piano Op. 94 (1943)
Sungji Hong ✦ Et Descendit (2015) for flute, viola & harp
Kenji Bunch ✦ Megalopolis (2017) for string quartet & percussion
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Yanga
2024-03-03 14:30, 2024-03-02 19:30, 2024-03-01 19:30, 2024-02-29 19:30, 2024-02-25 14:30, 2024-02-24 19:30, 2024-02-23 19:30, 2024-02-22 19:30 and 2 more dates | Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas, TX, 75204, United States

Future Stars Gala: Regency Reinvented
2024-03-02 18:00 | On the Levee, 1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX, 75207, United States
Welcome to our 2024 Future Stars Gala: Regency Reinvented.
We invite you to join us as we step into a world of elegance and enchantment and raise much needed funds for the Lawrences, Keats, and Austins of tomorrow. This unique immersive party will feature drinks, music, dancing, and many unique ways to participate in raising funds to support Junior Players’ free arts education programs, which serve over 15,000 children and teenagers annually, the majority of whom (85%) are low-to-moderate income. Dressing to theme is welcome and encouraged!
This year’s gala will take place on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 6:00 pm CST at On The Levee, 1108 Quaker St, Dallas, TX 75207.
Back by popular demand will be our Wine Pull, Jewelry Pull, Best of North Texas Gift Card Pull, and Silent Auction, featuring a variety of items from Dallas Mavericks tickets, a trip to Napa Valley, Scavenger Hunts by Let’s Roam, arts experiences (like a full year membership to the Arlington Museum of Art!), dinner at Al Biernat’s and Dakota’s Steakhouse, and much much more!

ZERO | Weekend Immersion with Amber Ryan + The 360 Emergence
2024-03-02 11:00 - 18:00, 2024-03-01 19:30 - 21:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Cross the threshold into Zero and dissolve into the unified field.
Join Amber Ryan and The 360 Emergence for an extraordinary embodied dance experience as we enter into the landscape of Zero.
Zero is both a practice and a ceremonial movement journey.
It is a gateway into the void, the empty fullness, a practice of merging with all of your selves into the one essential self that is you.
Zero is a portal into the void
And a journey into the trance of the dance.
Zero.
Step in as you are.
Meet yourself in your own current.
Retrieve lost parts of yourself.
Practice the ability of seeing and be seen.
Open up awareness 360 degrees
Dance and be danced until you dissolve into the unified field.
The 360 Emergence.
Together we develop our individual and collective human potential.
Together we go.
Together we grow.
This immersion is for both students and teachers on the path of embodiment.
The study will nourish, heal and educate.
:: Zero is Core Curriculum for The 360 Emergence. ::
Perfect for Movement and Ecstatic Dance Facilitators for continued education and all those seeking to refine their practice.
Location | The Sammons Center for the Arts
Schedule |
Friday 7:30pm-9:30pm
Saturday 11:00am-6:00pm
Tickets |
Full Weekend | Tier One | $175 (first 15 tickets – SOLD OUT)
Full Weekend | Tier Two | $200 (until 2.25)
Full Weekend | Tier Three | $225 (after 3.1)
What is The 360 Emergence?
The 360 Emergence is an embodiment, free-form, spirit-driven movement practice motivated by an ethic of care and justice that bridges dance and personal growth, rigor and freedom, individuality and the global collective.
The 360 Emergence offers a movement map that is a journey of discovery, healing, and actualization.
We are evolutionary movement artists in service to the emergence of each person who shows up in our laboratories.
We curate sonic movement journeys and containers that weave the ever changing human into becoming accountable and fluid, leader-full and in-sight full.
We are heart activists animating our inside education of the ancient future.
Learn more, https://the360emergence.com/
The 360 awakens its 10,000 eyes to see from every perspective, to walk the worlds between ordinary and nonordinary reality. We invite you to join this movement.
Note: Tickets are sold in separate “Tiers” to provide discounted tickets for those who purchase early. This is an effort to have a lower price range for those who may need support in attendance. Tiers are first come, first serve and will be available until sold out. Tickets may be transferred, but no refunds will be offered for this event.
If you have any questions or require any Financial Assistance, please contact sarah@dallasmovementcollective.com

Wind Symphony and Clarinet Choir
2024-02-25 19:30 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Verdigris Ensemble Presents: Dust Bowl
2024-02-25 19:30, 2024-02-24 19:30, 2024-02-24 14:00, 2024-02-23 19:30 | Wyly Studio Theatre, 2400 Flora Street, Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Anthony J. Maglione’s acclaimed music triumphantly returns to Dallas, played to sold-out audiences during its world premiere in 2020. The commissioned work, which Dallas critics hailed as “breathtaking” and “unlike anything else in our city,” features first-hand accounts of survivors of the Dust Bowl with additional newspaper articles and diary entries. In collaboration with a bluegrass band, video projection, and choreographed movement, Verdigris Ensemble brings Dust Bowl back to Dallas and asks how this happened and whether we have learned from our mistakes.
Sung in: English
Subtitles in: English
Runtime: 55 minutes
No Intermission
A reception immediately follows concerts.
A portion of every ticket will be donated to the Texas Trees Foundation

Sunday Afternoon Ecstatic Dance w. Special Guest Shylah Ray Sunshine
2024-02-25 15:00 - 18:00 | The Anita Martinez Center, 3212 N Winnetka Ave, Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
About Shylah Ray Sunshine ::
Shylah Ray Sunshine is an award-nominated and influential Singer/Songwriter, Musician, Mother and professional Vocal Coach. Originally from Canada, Shylah Ray stands proudly, a First Nations Algonquin Ceremonialist and has been revered as an incredibly skilled vocalist and her music has been shared all over the world. A natural born entertainer & energetically authentic performer, the Neo-Soul and R&B artist is based in Los Angeles, with a multitude of projects, show dates and collaborations on the way. Her music and voice are featured in a multitude of films, commercial, online resources and radio networks. With an upcoming EP underway, she continues to bring a spirit of positivity, power and fierce love to the stage and the studio.
Sunday Ecstatic Dance ::
A weekly soulful gathering of intention in motion, hosted in the light-filled Anita Martinez Center.
What is ecstatic dance?
Ecstatic dance is a free-form movement practice. No choreography, no steps to follow. We invite you to discover your own intuitive movement and meet your body’s natural wisdom. We hold an intentional space that allows you to fully express yourself in a supportive community container.
SCHEDULE |
3p | Warm-Up // Stretch – Breathe – Ground
3:15p | Opening Circle + Intention Setting
3:30p | Ecstatic Dance Journey
5:00 | Sound Bath + Closing Circle
LOCATION |
The Anita Martinez Center
3212 N Winnetka Ave, Dallas, TX 75212
(Parking is plentiful in lots + on the street)
ADMISSION |
Tickets Available Online + at the door
$20 :: w. 5 dance pass
$25 :: in advance
$30 :: at the door
5 Dance Pass for purchase here >>>https://momence.com/m/112216
About the Dallas Movement Collective |
We are a vibrant and inclusive community organization that hosts ecstatic dance and movement practices that support learning through the innate wisdom of the body. We believe natural expression ignites the possibility for healing, individually and collectively. Learn more at dallasmovementcollective.com
Agreements |
We hold a barefoot, sober, and consent based space to support the healing potential of the full freedom of expression.
Learn more about our agreements here, dallasmovementcollective.com/ecstatic-dance
Everything will be explained in Opening Circle!
Contact | sarah@dallasmovementcollective.com
Full dance schedule + passes available here | dallasmovementcollective.com/schedule
Exchange + Reciprocity |
Register in Advance. Save time + money at check-in and pay the lowest price possible by registering online prior to the event.
Everyone Makes a Contribution.
We value reciprocity. If you are unable to afford a ticket, but you want to attend, reach out to see about exchanging something at equal value as a form of energetic reciprocation. Volunteer opportunities are available at each dance in exchange for entry. These are limited and must be arranged in advance. Please reach out to us directly to inquire.
No refunds.
Much like any event where tickets are sold – we’re not able to offer a refund. However, you are welcome to sell or gift your ticket on our Facebook Community page here >>> facebook.com/groups/3105990169697290

YPO, DSE, and Sinfonietta
2024-02-25 14:30 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States

Classical Open Mic Dallas
2024-02-20 20:00 | The Wine Therapist, 1909 Skillman St., Dallas, TX, 75206, United States
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday at The Wine Therapist in Lakewood.
Classical Open Mic is a free and open weekly event, where professional and amateur classical musicians can play anything they desire related to classical music. From violin solos to opera arias to string quartets and horn concertos, musicians of all levels are welcomed to share their talents with the friendly and appreciative cafe audience.
A professional pianist is available to accompany you on opera arias, flute sonatas, cello concertos, you name it! They will sightread your piece, which means there are likely to be some mistakes, but it’s part of the fun of making music on the spot.
The Wine Therapist has wonderful high quality wine and beer selections. While they don’t serve food, you can order food to be delivered from any of the nearby restaurants or carry in.
How can I play?
Everybody who plays classical music is welcome to join. Sign up on our website to grab your slot.
All skill levels are welcomed and encouraged. There are always professional musicians who perform, as well as amateurs and students. Musicians of all levels enjoy this unique opportunity to have fun making music in front of a welcoming, receptive audience. Our goal is to provide a fun atmosphere where all can share their talents and not be afraid to be harshly judged. Mistakes are pretty common and part of the open mic experience.

Star-Crossed: Swan Lake Act 2 + Romeo and Juliet
2024-02-18 14:00, 2024-02-17 19:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
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.

LOVE DANCE in the Arts Mission Sanctuary
2024-02-17 18:30 - 22:00 | Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 410 South Windomere Ave, Dallas, TX, 75208, United States
A candle-lit celebratory and ceremonial gathering with the Dallas Movement Collective.
NOTE: This is a limited ticket event. Held in the warm, welcoming Arts Mission Oak Cliff Sanctuary.
Expect creativity, community, music, movement, collaboration and a whole lotta LOVE & good-hearted MISCHIEF!
:: LINE UP ::
6:30P | Live Piano Warm-Up w. Gracen Lee
7P | Contact Improv w. Mika Hollis
7:45P | Opening Circle + Intention Setting w. Sarah Sampson
8:15P | Ecstatic Dance Journey w. DJ Professor Long Hair ((Blake Hestir))
9:45P | Sound Bath w. Milan Bender
10:00P | Closing Circle + Connection with the Collective
🌹 Lightning Dreamer Cacao Included with David Sunshine 🌹
Doors open at 6:30p. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Our medicine here is dance, music, community, connection, and cacao. All are welcomed.
INVESTMENT :::
Tier One :: $33 ((SOLD OUT))
Tier Two :: $44 ((SOLD OUT))
Tier Three :: $50 ((if space is available))
Doors open at 6:30p. This is a drug and alcohol free event. Our medicine here is dance, music, community, connection, and cacao. All are welcomed.
LOCATION |
Arts Mission Oak Cliff
410 S Windomere Ave, Dallas, TX 75208
(Parking is plentiful in lots + on the street)
What is ecstatic dance ?
Ecstatic dance is a free-form movement practice. No choreography, no steps to follow. We invite you to discover your own intuitive movement and meet your body’s natural wisdom. We hold an intentional space that allows you to fully express yourself in a supportive community container.
About the Dallas Movement Collective |
We are a vibrant and inclusive community organization that hosts ecstatic dance and movement practices that support learning through the innate wisdom of the body. We believe natural expression ignites the possibility for healing, individually and collectively. Learn more at dallasmovementcollective.com
Agreements |
We hold a barefoot, sober, and consent based space to support the healing potential of the full freedom of expression.
Learn more about our agreements here, dallasmovementcollective.com/ecstatic-dance
Everything will be explained in Opening Circle!
Contact | sarah@dallasmovementcollective.com
“In order to live a well balanced life, we need community. We need to belong.” – Amber Ryan
