SDDF 2026: New Horizons

26th Annual South Dallas Dance Festival: New Horizons

Join Beckles Dancing Company for the 26th Annual South Dallas Dance Festival – New
Horizons, November 13–14, 2026, at the South Dallas Cultural Center.
For more than 25 years, the South Dallas Dance Festival has brought together
emerging and established artists, local and regional choreographers, dance companies,
students, and audiences for a celebration of dance, culture, creativity, and community.

This year’s theme, New Horizons, celebrates artistic growth, new voices, and the
possibilities that emerge when artists and communities come together.

The two-day festival will feature two evening performances, including world premieres
by Anthony Joseph Wade Jr. and Rosemarie Sanders, along with works by Beckles
Dancing Company and guest artists.

On Saturday, the festival continues with a Youth Showcase, providing young dancers
and student performers an opportunity to take the stage and be part of the festival
experience. Festival programming also includes a Master Class and Panel Discussion,
creating opportunities for dancers, artists, and community members to learn, connect,
exchange ideas, and engage with one another beyond the stage.

More than a performance, the South Dallas Dance Festival is a gathering place for
performance, education, artist development, and community connection.

Come experience two days of dance, learning, conversation, artistry, and community as
we celebrate where we’ve been—and step boldly toward New Horizons.