NOTHING REPLACES THE LIVE EXPERIENCE!
Nothing replaces that shared visceral connection we get from a live performance. Now, two years out of the “lock down,” I find we are all still rediscovering our own place in that shared experience. That phenomenal moment of surprise and awe is what makes the TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND season so special. It’s hard to put into words, but it’s something you simply have to experience. Diverse, global, surprising and entertaining, all describe the magic of TITAS. Nothing Replaces the Live Experience.
Every time someone new joins us for a performance, they’re surprised. “I’m overwhelmed, this was not what I expected,” something our longtime subscribers have always known. With four decades under our belt, we see the power of bringing top-notch artists to our city, and the value of serving an adventurous and eager audience. Cultural awareness and the enrichment of a community is the heart of what we do at TITAS.
The 24|25 season won’t disappoint. Breathtaking artistry, athletic and amazing dancers make this a very special season of internationally touring companies. We proudly present a season of nine extraordinary companies from the United States, New Zealand and Spain, with two companies making their debuts and three companies performing with live music.
Thank you for being a part of another exciting year of performances, for being in the room for the shared magical experience, and thank you for engaging in the arts and with TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND and the AT&T Performing Arts Center.
What we do together, truly does make a difference.
Gratefully,
Charles Santos
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Revolutionary choreographer Twyla Tharp returns to TITAS celebrating her 60th anniversary with a boundarybreaking program featuring a dynamic revival and two new pieces. Ocean’s Motion (1975) featuring music by rock and roll pioneer Chuck Berry, and Brel is an homage to the Belgian vocalist Jacques Brel. Composer Simeon ten Holt’s signature minimalist style in Bi-Ba-Bo intermingles with Vivaldi’s Baroque score in masterful new work The Ballet Master.
Jubilant, often comic, and stunningly precise and musical choreography, this evening of dance is a shining example of Tharp’s signature technical precision and wit. Unpredictable and dynamic , Tharp’s creations solidify her place as one of the great artists of our time. This groundbreaking evening is not one to be missed, and we are thrilled to have the legendary Twyla Tharp back at the Winspear Opera House.
Photo by Mark Seliger
Photo by Annie Leibovitz
Noche Flamenca, formed in 1993 by Martin Santangelo and dancer
Soledad Barrio is, “a soul-stirring tour de force of theater.” – New York Times. Searching for Goya features a company of dancers, singers and musicians whose mastery of flamenco stretches the boundaries of the art form with a theatricality that engages audiences and takes them on a journey through Goya’s graphic imagination. Soledad Barrio, a true legend in Flamenco, surrounded by
an extraordinary cast of dancers and musicians, returns to Dallas with an amazing work inspired by the transformative paintings of Francisco de Goya. Searching for Goya is a perfect example of what Noche Flamenca has become - a powerful group of collaborators in which every dancer and musician is a master of their craft. TITAS is honored to have this amazing company, with live music, back in Dallas.
Photo Courtesy of Jesse Rodkin
TITAS welcomes the debut of this stunning company from New Zealand. Okareka’s Mana Wahine [Powerful Women] bursts upon the stage in a multi-media collage of captivating imagery and dance. Inspired by the historic story of a young Maori heroine, as well as women’s stories from the dancers’ families, powerhouse movement is amplified by bold projections, chant, original soundscape, traditional implements and historical motifs drawn from Maori (indigenous) culture and the impact of history.
Choreographers Taiaroa Royal, Malia Johnston, and Taane Mete, inspired and guided by Maori elder Tui Matira Ranapiri-Ransfield, have created an enduring work that transcends cultures as it celebrates the power of women. Mana Wahine is a awe-inspiring 70 min, multi-media performance that celebrates the essence of life’s journeys and creates a vision of strength that empowers woman around the world.
Mark Morris is back and with live music! His new work, The Look of Love, is a heartfelt homage to the unforgettable chart-topping songs of the late Burt Bacharach, a towering figure of popular music. Bacharach’s melodies and unique orchestrations soar with influences from jazz, to rock and Brazilian music, while his longtime lyricist Hal David provides unsentimental, often bittersweet, lyrics.
Mark Morris is truly one of the most important choreographic voices of our time . His original
choreography and lush musical arrangements by Ethan Iverson in this evening-length showpiece delivers a powerful fusion of dance and music, captivating both audiences and critics alike. The stage comes alive with an exceptional ensemble of vocals, piano, trumpet, bass, and drums, creating an unforgettable auditory experience. Leading the charge with her remarkable voice is the extraordinary singer, actress, and Broadway star Marcy Harriell. We are thrilled to have Mark Morris Dance Group back with TITAS.
Who needs a Nutcracker alternative this year?!
Alonzo King LINES Ballet, a 2020 Dance Magazine Award recipient, is back! Crazy beautiful and glorious on stage, this is a must company and performance experience.
Luscious, impeccable technique, stunning dancers and powerfully visual works are what make Alonzo King LINES Ballet so exceptional.
The Ballet collaborates with noted composers, musicians and visual artists from around the world to create performances that alter the way we look at ballet today. Alonzo King creates works that enthrall audiences and draw on a diverse set of deeply rooted cultural traditions, imbuing classical ballet with new expressive potential. TITAS is thrilled to have LINES Ballet back in the Winspear Opera House!
Always a TITAS Favorite, Ballet Hispánico brings to Dallas the premier of a reimagined, evening length version of the critically acclaimed CARMEN.maquia . Hailed as a “ masterpiece ” by the Chicago Sun-Times, it is a Picasso-inspired contemporary take on Bizet’s beloved classic. The physically charged and sensual choreography fuses contemporary dance with nods to the Spanish paso doble and flamenco.
A stunning set design by Luis Crespo and minimalist blackand-white costumes by fashion designer David Delfin evoke the paintings of Pablo Picasso. Highly original and full of elaborate partnering, CARMEN.maquia is a bold and electrifying reimagining of this tragic tale. TITAS is honored to present the premiere of the eveninglength version of CARMEN.maquia.
TITAS welcomes, in their Texas debut, Whim W’Him, an awardwinning Seattle-based dance company known for its artistic quality and innovative choreography. Founded in 2009 by former Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer and choreographer Olivier Wevers, Whim W’Him has quickly become a rising star in the dance world.
TITAS is always excited when we find a new company that is bursting on the international touring scene. This company will be a surprise hit of the season! Don’t miss this One-NightOnly opportunity to see the future of dance.
TITAS is thrilled to welcome back to Dallas a company that is probably the most requested from our audiences. Les Balles Trockadero de Monte Carlo is the world’s foremost All-Male comic ballet company. Famed for hilarious performances en pointe and en travesti, The Trocks continue to celebrate more than 50 fantastic years of artistic hilarity in 2024-25!
Dance aficionados and first-time audiences alike revel in the technical
skill and uproarious antics of The Trocks. Virtuosic and utter cleverness, many try, but The Trocks are the real deal , and the simply best. Technically great and always hilarious, The Trocks are like the love child of Carol Burnet and Rudolf Nureyev.
Join us for two fun filled, don’t take yourself too seriously, nights of ballet where all are welcome to enjoy, celebrate and laugh with these great artists.
Doug Varone is a master dance maker and creates dances like a master painter. The music comes to life as he paints the stage with movement.
To My Arms / Restore is a two-part work embodying Varone’s fascination with the interplay between the deeply emotional and the immensely physical.
Set to a suite of exquisite arias by G. F. Handel, To My Arms builds a landscape of love and loss, evoking a strange otherworld of intimacy. In stark contrast, Restore feels as if it has been ripped out of today’s front pages, bringing a message of community, defiance, and resilience in a world recoiling and rebounding.
Driven by the 21st-century sound Handel Remixed, arranged by the London Festival Voices and composer Nico Bentley, the score fuses Handel’s 18th-century choral score Dixit Dominus with beats more commonly heard in clubs around the globe.
The work draws you in, surprises you, and takes you on a journey. These amazing dancers bring a “human-ness” to Varone’s choreography while his work revels in the subtle beauty and raw energy in everyday moments.
Varone is a master, and we are thrilled to have his company back in Dallas, especially with Live Music.
Jaw-dropping and awe inspiring, Command Performance always deliveries 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!
Photo by John Frazier; Command Performance 2022; Pilobolus
Photo by Yi-Chun Wu; Courtesy of ParsonsDance
Photos by Sharen Bradford; Photos Courtesy of TITAS
Photo by Sharen Bradford
