On Friday, August 9, the leadership of Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT) fired their entire company of dancers, just weeks after they unanimously voted to unionize. On August 17, hundreds of people from the labor, arts, and Black communities in Dallas marched outside the DBDT studios to let them know what they did was wrong.  

Now, as DBDT embarks on their 2024-2025 season with replacements, we again need to make sure the public is aware of the injustice that has been done to the dancers of DBDT and call for their immediate reinstatement. Bring your energy and your commitment to justice to Dallas. Together, we’ll make sure that as the dancing rhythms echo inside, so too will the call for change and equity for every fired dancer of DBDT.

WHEN: Saturday, October 12, 6:30pm CT

MEETING LOCATION: One Arts Plaza - 1722 Routh St, Dallas, TX 75201. This meeting location will be used to organize and prepare for the picket line.

Details: After meeting at 6:30 p.m., picketing will begin at 7:00 p.m. CT along the public sidewalk in front of the Moody Performance Hall (across the street from One Arts Plaza). As the audience files into the building, we’ll make our voices heard through marching, picketing, chanting, music, and maybe even a little dancing - sending a clear message to the DBDT leadership that their actions will not be tolerated.

Parking for Picket: There is some free street parking around One Arts Plaza. ALL-DAY pay parking around Arts Plaza is available at:

# 1. Platinum Parking - Intersection of Ross & Hawkins - Lot #110 and #113 - $9.00 (2430 San Jacinto St. Dallas, TX 75201)

#2. North Lot Public Parking - St. Paul United Methodist Church - $10.00 (1816 Routh St. Dallas, TX 75201)

Safety and Wellness Reminders:

• Our picket line will be set up on the public sidewalk. Please stay off of private property and out of the street.
• This is a PEACEFUL rally. Please follow all instructions from event leaders and police. PLEASE DO NOT BRING FIREARMS.