Sammons Center for the Arts

Sunday Afternoon Ecstatic Dance w. Special Guest Shylah Ray Sunshine
2024-02-25 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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

Yanga
2024-02-25 14:30, 2024-02-24 19:30, 2024-02-23 19:30, 2024-02-22 19:30, 2024-02-18 14:30, 2024-02-17 19:30 | Latino Cultural Center, 2600 Live Oak St., Dallas, TX, 75204, United States

Verdigris Ensemble Presents: Dust Bowl
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

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

"Within Worlds" - 4th Hallam Family Concert
2024-02-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church, 9800 Preston Rd, Dallas, TX, 75230, United States

Sammons Cabaret: Astrid Merriman Cabaret and Cabernet Fête
2024-02-15 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
What better way to launch the Spring 2024 Sammons Cabaret season than with the eagerly anticipated Astrid Merriman Cabaret and Cabernet Fête? This concert showcases a lineup of local stars, some familiar and some new, singing crowd favorites and Broadway hits. Included in the cast are local legends such as Keron Jackson, Audra Scott, and Carolyn Lee Jones, to name a few. This show is a wonderful sampling of the great talent that Dallas has to offer so come taste the wine, come hear the band, and come to the cabaret!

Sammons Jazz: Jazz Heritage
2024-02-07 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Former artistic director, multi-instrumentalist and composer Roger Boykin is back with an exciting show. Roger Boykin Presents The Heritage String Quartette features Roger’s arrangements of Duke Ellington music, the American Songbook, as well as Roger’s original compositions. Roger spent time during the pandemic composing string arrangements and says the number kept growing and growing into a complete catalogue of music. The group includes Roger Boykin on flute and conducting, Maria Demus & JeRae Dublin on violin, Steven Juarez on viola and Jordan Jones on cello.
We continue with the adept pianist Bill Lohr. Bill has traveled the world playing piano for Carmen McRae, Lou Rawls, the Lawrence Welk Orchestra and others. Bill Lohr and Friends features Bill Lohr on piano, Lyles West on bass, Steve Barnes on drums and Rodney Booth on trumpet.

Shades of Black
2024-02-03 19:30 - 22:00 | South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216, United States

Simple Ballet Barre
2024-01-31 17:00, 2024-01-24 17:00 | South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216, United States

Swing On a String
2024-01-27 18:00 - 23:30, 2024-01-20 18:00 - 23:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Weekly beginner workshops run from 6-8pm in the main ballroom, Intermediate and Advanced Workshops run from 7-8pm on the 4th floor, Topics of these workshops and their instructors change from month to month; for more information, please view the event page or DSDS’s social media.
Beginner East Coast (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-12am in the main ballroom. There is a short break in the music around 10:30pm for announcements, birthday dances, and the shim sham.

"Creation" 3rd Hallam Family Concert
2024-01-27 15:00 - 16:00 | Central Commons, 4711 Westside Dr, Dallas, TX, 75209, United States

Keep It Moving
2024-01-26 17:00, 2024-01-19 17:00 | South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216, United States

360 Emergence Movement Meditation + Dance w. Sarah Sampson
2024-01-25 19:30 - 21:00 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Movement + Ceremony
Empowerment + Vision
Ritual + Rest
The 360 Emergence is a guided embodiment practice that is an excellent space for those looking for more support + guidance in their journey.
Designed for all levels, The 360 Emergence offers a movement map that is a journey of discovery, healing, and actualization.
Our time on the dance floor will be fertile ground to be introduced to The 360 Emergence mapping for somatic discovery, exploration and a deepening of new and ancient modalities. We are here to open our physical lens of awareness somatically and energetically.
We practice embodied congruence as a pathway home. The study will nourish, heal and educate.
Location | The Sammons Center for the Arts
Schedule | Thursday 7:30pm-9:00P
ADMISSION |
Tickets Available Online + at the door
$20 :: w. 5 dance pass
$25 :: in advance
$30 :: at the door
$40 :: supporter ticket (buy one, give one to our scholarship fund)
5 Dance Pass for purchase here >>>https://momence.com/m/112216
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. 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.

Sunday Afternoon Ecstatic Dance
2024-01-21 15:00 - 18:00 | The Anita Martinez Center, 3212 N Winnetka Ave, Dallas, TX, 75212, United States
“Since movement is the nature of the universe and you’re in it. I suggest you move.” – Gabrielle Roth
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

Modern Currents
2024-01-21 15:00 | Caruth Auditorium at SMU, 6101 Bishop Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75205, United States
Conlon Nancarrow ✦ Trio No. 2 (1991) for oboe, bassoon & piano
Erwin Schulhoff ✦ Duo for Violin & Cello (1925)
Sarah Kirkland Snider ✦ The Currents (2013) for solo piano
Sarah Kirkland Snider ✦ Ballade (2001) for solo piano
Gyorgy Ligeti ✦ 6 Bagatelles (1953) for wind quintet
✦ In-Person attendance options. Be first in line for the limited seating.
✦ All Programs are subject to change.
✦ All ticketing continue to be touch-free and all interactions and seating will be socially distanced. Available seating has been reduced by 50%.
✦ Performances will proceed without an intermission. However, there will be a short pause between works.
✦ Concert Tickets and Programs will only be made available electronically.
✦ For in-person performances – doors will open at 2:30 PM.
**** Join us at 2:15 PM for a Pre-Concert Forum. ****

Wednesday Women's Ecstatic Dance w. Jade Rings
2024-01-17 19:00 - 22:00 | Arts Mission Oak Cliff, 410 South Windomere Ave, Dallas, TX, 75208, United States
Join us for an evening devoted to gender expression, in the warm + welcoming Arts Mission Sanctuary.
This container will be curated specifically for women/non-binary/gender non-conforming people to deepen + explore the ecstatic dance experience in a safe-space.
SCHEDULE |
7:00p | Warm Up – Stretch – Breathe – Meditate
7:15 p | Opening Circle and Facilitation w. Sarah Sampson
7:30p | Ecstatic Dance Wave w. Jade Rings
9:00p | Closing Circle
LOCATION |
Arts Mission Oak Cliff – 410 S Windomere Ave, Dallas, TX 75208 (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
“Since movement is the nature of the universe and you’re in it. I suggest you move.” – Gabrielle Roth
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.
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!
