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DANCEAFRICA
IN-PERSON & LIVE STREAM
FRIDAY & SATURDAY
OCTOBER 1–2, 2021
7:30 PM CDT
MOODY PERFORMANCE HALL
2520 Flora St
Dallas, TX, 75201
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D ANCE A FRICA
FRIDAY & SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1–2, 2021
MOODY PERFORMANCE HALL • 2520 Flora St, Dallas, TX 75201
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D R. C H ARL ES “C H UC K ” D AV I S
January 1, 1937 – May 14, 2017
Founder and Artistic Director,
African American Dance Ensemble and DanceAfrica America
Spanning 4 decades of Dance was the incomparable Dr. Chuck Davis.
Founder of the Chuck Davis Dance Co. and the African American Dance
Ensemble, Dr. Davis has become a living legend. He received many
accolades from Honorary Doctorates, to the Proclamations from the many
different Cities and States around this country, he was one of our most
beloved and honored treasures.
A Master Dancer, par excellence; World traveler, Teacher, Instructor,
Friend and Benefactor and Protector for many of the under-served
and often neglected communities, Dr. Davis brought the joy of the
dance, the excitement of the rhythm and the intensity of humanity to
everything he did.
Dr. Davis served this nation, not only as a Goodwill Ambassador to other
countries, but he served with his time in the U.S. Navy and served this
Nation to represent all mankind for the benefit of mankind. Showing and
living, Peace! Love! Respect! For Everybody!
What made him a distinguished artist, was not the awards that proclaimed
him so, what made him a distinguished artist was his ability to remain humble
and constantly giving to those in need and tirelessly fighting injustice with
the passion of the Ancestors that have gone on before him. Refusing to
become one of those who forget, Dr. Davis constantly reminded us all, that
we are standing, marching, kneeling and existing by the grace and will of
the Merciful Creator and to give true obeisance to HIM, is to NOT forget
the warriors of the past, and the Elders of today.
A constant teacher and creator is the legend that is, Dr. Charles “Chuck”
Davis. His Mother’s Son.
GU E S T A R T I S T S
LEO HASSAN
Leo Hassan is a storyteller and musician who has been
sharing his talents for several decades. As a student of
New York’s African Cultural Arts Movement of the 1960s,
he was inspired by great teaching artists such as Chief
Bey, Baba Olatunji, Mama Pearl Primus, Baba Ishangi and
longtime friend and fraternity brother Baba Chuck Davis.
After relocating to Dallas in the ‘70s, Leo organized “The
Omari African Drummers and Dancers”, the first such
group in the southwest. Years later, inspired by the rhythms and lessons of
ancient Africa, Leo joined friend Tony Browne and others to create Bandan
Koro African Drummers and Dancers, now one of Texas’ premier performing
arts ensembles. In 2012, he was recruited as Artistic Associate for Dance Africa
35, Brooklyn Academy of Music’s Grand Reunion of its original performing
THE DESOTO HIGH
SCHOOL A CAPPELLA
CHOIR
The DeSoto High School A
Cappella Choir is the premier,
auditioned Varsity mixed
choir composed of freshman
through seniors who exhibit
high levels of commitment
and dedication to DHS and
its overall success. DeSoto
High School is a 6A high school with an enrollment of 3,000. DeSoto, Texas
is a suburban city found southwest of Dallas. The ensemble performs music
from various musical genres and has competed in festivals throughout Texas,
Toronto, Canada, Atlanta, Georgia, Nashville, Tennessee, Anaheim, California,
and Orlando, Florida. In 2015, the choir participated in the Festival of Gold held
in Washington DC and performed in the beautiful Strathmoor Center. In 2016,
the choir traveled to London and toured performing in the cathedrals including
Strathmoor and Warwick. In 2018, they had the honor of performing on the
stage of Carnegie Hall and receiving a standing ovation. They are embarking on
their Canada Tour in April 2019 competing at the World Strides Music Festival
held at York University and performance at the Prince of Whales Theatre both
in Toronto. Members of A Cappella Choir maintain a high academic standing
while taking AP and Pre-AP classes. They are active in a multitude of school,
community, and religious activities including: athletics, theatre, cheerleading,
dance, National Honor Society, Mu Alpha Theta, Texas Association of Future
Educators, and various other organizations. The DeSoto High School
Choral Department is a partnership between directors, administrators,
parents, students as well as the community. They are committed to musical
excellence, inspiring others through singing and developing members into
musicians and leaders.
BANDAN KORO AFRICAN
DRUM AND DANCE
ENSEMBLE
Bandan Koro African Drum and
Dance Ensemble was founded
by Tony Browne in 2009 as
an outlet to study and share
experiences associated with
African culture and history with
the community at large through
the presentation of dance, music
and specialized presentations.
Bandan Koro is a nonprofit organization that offers stage productions, music
and dance workshops, team building activities, community performances, open
classes, youth programs, and specialized educational programs. The company
combines engaging and interactive cultural learning and community building
elements with dynamic and entertaining presentations of African, Caribbean, and
African-American dance, music, and culture.
Bandan Koro is a Malinke term meaning “under the tree” where the large trees of
Africa traditionally serve as gathering places for the community. In this tradition,
Bandan Koro invites audiences to gather under the tree to celebrate life, while
exploring African arts and culture, and relating cultural arts experiences to present
day life scenarios.
Bandan Koro has been featured nationwide and internationally at venues including
the AT&T Performing Arts Center, American Airlines Center, Dallas Museum of
Art, the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, Rhythm in Fusion Festival, and at
nationwide Dance Africa festivals in Denver, Atlanta and Dallas. Bandan Koro has
also been invited to tour Mexico, and serve as featured artist at Dance X in Belize.
The ensemble of musicians, singers, dancers, storytellers, and educators engage
with diverse audiences year-round, fostering values of love, pride, cultural
engagement and excellence within communities that they visit.
Bandan Koro’s mission is to educate and inspire through African arts and culture. For
more information about Bandan Koro please visit www.DallasAfricanDance.com. You
can also find social media content on the Bandan Koro Facebook and Instagram pages.
TONY BROWNE
Founder and Director, Bandan Koro African Drum and Dance
Ensemble
Tony Browne is a performing artist, musician, instructor
and engineer who received his Bachelor’s of Science in
Electrical Engineering from Prairie View A&M University.
Born in Seattle, Washington, Tony relocated to Dallas,
Texas to pursue career growth and the opportunity to serve
underrepresented communities. As the Founder and Director
of Bandan Koro, Tony works tirelessly to serve the Dallas community by educating
and inspiring through African arts and culture. His Trinidad and Tobago roots and
the African influence on the Caribbean has inspired him to study the culture of Africa
and the African Diaspora. He has intensively studied under the tutelage of over 15
master teachers that currently reside across the United States, Canada, West Africa
and the Caribbean. He also houses resident artists when they visit Dallas, helping to
facilitate opportunities for them to share their artistic and cultural knowledge with
the Dallas community. Tony continues to play a key role in Dallas’ cultural events
through Bandan Koro which he founded in the winter of 2009.DA L L A S B L ACK DA N CE T H E AT R E A R T I S T I C D I R EC TO R MELISSA M. YOUNG Melissa M. Young is a Honduran-American raised in Santa Ana, California. She attended Orange Coast College with a focus in Business Administration. She is a graduate of The Ailey School in New York City. She trained in three of their programs: Summer Intensive, Certificate Program and Fellowship. During her Fellowship studies, she was selected to train as an exchange student at Amsterdam School of the Arts (de Theaterschool) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. Overall, her professional training includes: Ballet, Modern (Horton and Graham), and Jazz techniques, as well as West African dance. This marks Melissa’s 28th season with Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Young started her career at DBDT as a dancer for 11 years, then Rehearsal Director, Academy Director, Associate Artistic Director, Interim Artistic Director, and was appointed as Artistic Director on September 25, 2018. Her most notable performances include: The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Lincoln Center Out-of-Doors in New York City, and for the U.S. Ambassadors to Ireland and Zimbabwe. She has restaged and rehearsed the diverse repertoire of DBDT, which spans over 80 ballets. She was an Assistant to the Choreographers, Hope Clarke for the Dallas Opera’s Porgy and Bess (2009) and Christopher L. Huggins for Dallas Theater Center’s production of The Wiz (2011). Teaching master classes both nationally and internationally, Melissa specializes in the Dance Technique of Lester Horton. She was the primary Horton Technique Instructor for Dallas Black Dance Theatre from 1998–2017. As an Adjunct Instructor, she taught the Horton Technique at Dallas’ Southern Methodist University in 2004 and Texas Woman’s University in Denton from 2005–2008. She was on faculty (Horton Technique) at Ballet Center for Fort Worth and Dallas Youth Repertory Project, and continues to serve as a guest teacher at both schools. In 2014, Melissa was the Visiting Dance Artist for Abilene Christian University’s Department of Theatre. She taught ballet, modern and lyrical jazz techniques. Melissa currently serves on the Next Generation Leadership Committee for the International Association of Blacks in Dance, Inc. She has served as an advisory panelist for City of Dallas/Office of Cultural Affairs, Young Audiences of Dallas, Texas Commission on the Arts and Arkansas Arts Council, as well as serving as a board member for the Dance Council of North Texas from 2010–2013. In 2000, she was presented with The Dancer’s Award for her artistic excellence and dedication to Dallas Black Dance Theatre. She was chosen as one of “The Talented Tenth” by The Dallas Weekly in 2010, for being a Young and Emerging Leader. In 2014, she received an Award of Recognition from the South Dallas Dance Festival for her service to dance and in 2016, the Natalie Skelton Award for Artistic Excellence. In November 2017, Melissa received the Shining Star Award from the Texas Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance for her significant contributions to dance in Texas and beyond. During the 57th Annual South Central District Conference of the National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, Inc. in March 2019, Melissa was honored with the “We Speak Your Name” Career Achievement Award.
D B DT: EN CO R E! A R T I S T I C D I R EC TO R N YCOLE R AY A Detroit native, Nycole Ray graduated from The California Institute of the Arts with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in dance. She received additional training at the California State Summer School of the Arts, Wayne State University, and as an exchange student at the London Contemporary Dance School in England. Mrs. Ray has performed with the Bruce Wood Dance Project, Walt Disney World Entertainment, Christopher and Friends directed by Christopher L. Huggins, the Lula Washington Dance Theater, Dayton Contemporary Dance Company II and the Zadonu African Dance Company. She has worked with noted choreographers such as Donald McKayle, Dianne McIntyre, Christopher L. Huggins, Alonzo King, Donald Byrd, Bruce Wood®, Rennie Harris and Camille A. Brown. In addition to her concert dance performances, and has appeared in music videos, industrials in the U.S. and Europe. Nycole created Nineteenth in commemoration of the centennial of the ratification of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, giving women equality and the right to vote through a grant provided by the 19th Amendment Centennial Fund in 2020, as well as works for the University of Dallas, Wayne State University, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, DBDT: Encore!, Milwaukee Dance Connection and Detroit Renaissance High School. Mrs. Ray was commissioned by The Dallas Opera to choreograph Samson and Delilah, and has had collaborations with the Dallas Museum of Art, creating Frida, Frida and Frida based off the Mexico exhibit in 2017, Art on 5th Avenue. based on the contemporary jewelry designs of Author Smith, The Subtle, The Sum…Give More Than You Take, based off of the Jim Hodges: Give More Than You Take exhibit in 2013, The Line of Beauty that Runs Through, based off of the works from The Body Beautiful in Ancient Greece exhibit along with works from their permanent collection in 2013, Le Afrique Masquerade for The Art of Disguise exhibit of African Masks in the fall of 2010 as well as a commissioned work for the Dallas Holocaust Museum in 2009. Nycole is the 2013 recipient of the Natalie Skelton Award for Artistic Excellence from the Dance Council of North Texas. Mrs. Ray was a featured choreographer for the Ninth FINTDAZ Festival in Iquique, Chile in 2016 as well as the Tenth Annual Choreographers Choice Series in Dallas; and premiered work in Vienna’s 2003 International Black Dance Festival, and has shown work at Lincoln Center’s Out of Doors Festival. She accompanied Dr. Chuck Davis, as an invited guest, during his annual pilgrimage to Africa, and has been a teaching Assistant and adjunct at Texas Woman’s University. Mrs. Ray received the 2011 Artful Dancewear Teachers Scholarship through The Dance Council of North Texas to continue her studies, and is a certified Dunham Technique Instructor. Nycole Is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., and is the Director of Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s Summer Intensive program and has served in the past as Rehearsal Director for the Bruce Wood Dance, Assistant Rehearsal Director for Dallas Black Dance Theatre and the Director of Bloom, Dallas Black Dance Academy’s Performing Ensemble. This is her 11th year as the Artistic Director of DBDT: Encore! and is a guest artist with DBDT. In 2021, Nycole has been named one of the “Women Who Make Dallas Great” by D Magazine. This, marks her 24th season with Dallas Black Dance Theatre.
D B DT: EN CO R E!
A R T I S T I C A S S I S TA N T / B O O K I N G
A S S I S TA N T
RICHARD A .
FREEMAN, JR.
A native of Washington, D.C., Richard began his training
with District of Columbia Youth Ensemble and the
Washington Ballet. He received additional training from
Duke Ellington School of the Arts, as well as Virginia Commonwealth University.
He danced professionally with Elisa Monte Dance, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Arts
Unlimited, and Houston Grand Opera. Mr. Freeman has had the pleasure to perform
in Operas/Musicals such as Casa Blanca, Brothers of the Knight, Dreams, Porgy and
Bess, The WIZ and Rusalka. Some of his commercial credits include Mary Kay, Holiday
Inn, and Chuck E. Cheese. Richard has choreographed works for the Atlanta Dance
Connection, Texas Ballet Theater School, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, DBDT: Encore!,
Urban Souls Dance Company, Duke Ellington School of the Arts, Booker T. Washington
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, and I. M. Terrell Academy for STEM
and VPA. Richard has been the resident choreographer for Dallas Black Dance Theatre
as well as the ballet master for Spring Cypress Dance Center. He has performed works
by world renowned choreographers such as Alvin Ailey, Talley Beatty, Ben Stevenson,
Debbie Allen, Christopher L. Huggins, Nejla Y. Yatkin, Alonzo King and many others.
Along side performing he also teaches master classes and workshops across the nation.
Mr. Freeman is currently the Artistic Assistant for DBDT: Encore! and the Booking
Assistant for both DBDT, and DBDT: Encore! This is his 14th season with the company.
AC A D EM Y D I R EC TO R
K ATRICIA E AGLIN
Katricia Eaglin is a Dallas native and graduated from
Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing
and Visual Arts. She received her BFA in Dance with a
minor in Business Foundations from the University of
North Texas and earned a Master’s in Biblical Studies from
Dallas Theological Seminary. Mrs. Eaglin is former dancer
of DBDT from 2005–2015, Director of the Academy’s
premier Allegro Performing Ensemble since 2012 and an
Academy instructor since 1997. Katricia has also done
choreography for Dallas Black Dance Theatre, DBDT: Encore!, Booker T. Washington
High School for the Performing and Visual Arts as well as other dance programs in the
Dallas community. While a member of DBDT, Ms. Eaglin performed with the Dallas
Opera’s Porgy and Bess in 2008 and Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s collaboration with
Dallas Theatre Center in The Wiz in 2011. She also performed for the King of Ghana
and Winnie Mandela. Mrs. Eaglin currently serves as Dallas Black Dance Academy’s
Academy Director.
Photograpy by Brian GuilliauxPRO G R A M M E
OCTOBER 1–2, 2021 • MOODY PERFORMANCE HALL
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Presents
DanceAfrica Dallas 2021
REIMAGINED DES TIN Y
Baba Chuck Davis, DanceAfrica Founder
DBDT Council of Elders
Bandan Koro African Drum & Dance Ensemble
DeSoto High School A Capella Choir
Dallas Black Dance Theatre (DBDT)
DBDT: Encore!
DBDA Allegro Performing Ensemble
DBDA Senior Performing Ensemble
DBDA Junior Performing Ensemble
Ann M. Williams
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Founder
Melissa M. Young
Artistic Director
Nycole Ray
DBDT: Encore! Artistic Director / DanceAfrica Production Director
Richard A. Freeman, Jr.
DBDT: Encore! Artistic Assistant / DanceAfrica Production Assistant
Master and Mistress of Ceremony: Baba Leo Hassan & Melissa M. Young
DBDT Musical Director: Christopher Rollins
DBDT Musicians: Christopher Rollins,
Nicholas Rothhouse &
Ethan Worland
DBDT Choral Director: Claude Alexander III
Council of Elders Chairs: Sareatha Kirk & Galen Johnson
Lighting Designer: Milton T. Tatum, Jr.
Assistant Lighting Designer: TreAuchana Miller-Wright
Stage Manager: Crystal GillPRO G R A M M E
TO ALL WHO ARE GATHERED HERE
I wish you enough sun to keep your attitude bright
I wish you enough rain to appreciate the sun more
I wish you enough happiness to keep your spirit alive
I wish you enough pain so that the smallest hoys in life appear much bigger
I wish you enough gain to satisfy your wanting
I wish you enough loss to appreciate all that you possess
I wish you enough of what you have right now (good friends) to never need
anything else
Remembering Baba Chuck Davis
Peace Love Respect For Everybody!
The Battle of Jericho
Arranged by Moses Hogan
DeSoto High School Choir
Director, Pamela Dawson
Camille Anderson, Tiyana Bailey, Ariyonna Bennett, Gabrielle Crittendon,
Ashley Day, Kevin Dotson Jr., Lailah El-Amin, Alexandria Ellison,
Trinity Gardner, Alyvia Glover, Lechrista Gordon, Erica Howell,
Brandon Johnson, Madison Kirby, Rayna Lester, Mikayla McNutt,
Eijah Mitchell, Azaria Parker, Jayden Smith, Davion Thomas, Tate Wilder,
Arieana Williams, Sa’moria Wilson, Noa Woodfin, Isaiah Zeno-Porter
Jalubah’s Greetings
Baba Leo Hassan & Melissa M. Young
The JALIBAH, oral historian/narrator, welcome all to this space where
all important events take place including acknowledgement of you
OMINPOTENT FORCE; HONORING THE ANCESTORS; HONORING THE
ELDERS. AND HONORING, OF COURSE, YOU! ASE!!! ASE!!! ASE!!!
Pouring of the Libation
Baba Leo HassanPRO G R A M M E
Memorial
“If I could have one more dance with you,
it would be the dance I always treasure”
Honoring Momma Alfreda Rollins
Total Praise
The Council of Elders
Brenda Arnold Darensburg
Suzette Durham
Margaret Ford
Diana Huguley
Gabrialle Huguley
Galen Johnson
Sareatha Kirk
Sharon Lawson
Mayme Merritt
Sabrina Moulaud
Ann Mouton
Sonya Spencer
Latricia Willis
DBDT Choir:
Gillian Clifford, Molly Davison, Hana Delong, Richard A. Freeman, Jr.,
Sierra Noelle Jones, Xavier Mack, Aleigha Mayo, Bianca Melidor, Nycole Ray,
Terrell Rogers, Jr., Javares Selby, Brianne Sellers, Micah Sherard,
Isabel Wallis-Green, McKinley Willis
No Color / What’s Goin On
Arranged by Rollo Dilworth
DeSoto High School Choir
Director, Pamela DawsonPRO G R A M M E
Oyá Yàńsàn-án
Dallas Black Dance Academy’s, Junior & Senior Performing Ensembles
Sierra Noelle Jones, JPE Director
De’Anthony Vaughan, SPE Director
Choreographers: Sierra Noel Jones & De’Anthony Vaughan
Costumes: Sierra Noel Jones & De’Anthony Vaughan
JPE
Tori Davis, Blake Evans, Trinitee Hall, Jordan Hightower, Cassandra Jones
SPE
Ashlynn Chew, Hannah Lowe, Jade Morant, Aniyah Whitaker, Sydney Williams
Soko
Dallas Black Dance Academy’s, Allegro Performing Ensemble
Katricia Eaglin, Director
Choreographer: Katricia Eaglin
Costumes: Katricia Eaglin & Marion Springer
Dancers: Lailah Bobier, Carra Collins, Khaki Criss,
Peyton George, Moriah Perry, Jordan Pipkins,
Sania Robinson, Kendall Stone
Cultural Rejuvenation
Choreographer: Baba Chuck Davis
Restaging: Nycole Ray
DBDT: Claude Alexander III, Carmen Cage,
Hana Delong, Sierra Noelle Jones,
Xavier Mack, Bianca Melidor,
Charles Michael Patterson, Jessica Popoff,
Terrell Rogers, Jr., Sean J. Smith,
De’Anthony Vaughan, Isabel Wallis-Green,
McKinley Willis
DBDT: Encore!: Ketreon Butler, Gillian Clifford, Molly Davison,
Rayshard Keys, Aleigha Mayo, Olivia McCall,
Jeron Sanders, Javares Selby, Brianne Sellers,
Micah SherardPRO G R A M M E
15 MINUTE INTERMISSION
Bandan Koro African Drum & Dance Ensemble
Founder & Director: Tony Browne
SOFA
Choreography: Terrance Thomas
Musical Direction: Tony Browne
This rhythm from the Malinke ethnic group, was played to support the warriors
on going to combat, as well as a praise them for their success and bravery
when they returned. Sofa is symbolic in today’s time in that it represents the
strength and determination of those in our community who stand up in the face
of challenge and refuse to be defeated by present day challenges associated
with disparity and injustice.
MAMADY TRIBUTE
Griot: Nana Kweku Codrington
Mamady Keita, who transitioned in June 2021, was a top ambassador of the
culture of Guinea West Africa. He was selected by Guinea’s Minister of Culture
to perform and tour with the Djoliba National Ballet of Guinea. His international
teachings and large body of djembe teaching materials and recordings
heightened awareness and respect for West Africa.
YAMAMA
Musical Direction: Tony Browne, Edward Dogbe
Yamama is a mask dance and rhythm honoring the female spirit that is responsible
for bringing forth life. This musical selection embodies the significance of the
drum and its ability to inspire and ignite life energy, as was also embodied in
the teachings of Mamady Keita.PRO G R A M M E
GUINEA FARE
Choreography: Mikoyienne Whitley
Musical Direction: Tony Browne
Mane and Yoki are dances done by the Sousou people of Guinea to celebrate
the woman. These are a part of a family of dances referred to as Guinea Fare,
translating to mean “womens dance”.
BABA CHUCK DAVIS TRIBUTE
Griot: Nana Kweku Codrington
Baba Chuck Davis, who transitioned in May 2017, was a cultural giant and international
ambassador of African dance and culture. He was the founder and artistic director
of the African American Dance Ensemble (1983) and DanceAfrica (1977). Standing
at 6’ 5’’, he was everyone’s mentor and always had room for one more hug. He was
an endearing, yet powerful force to everyone around him. His mantra of “Peace,
love, respect... for everybody!” embodies the spirit of empowering individuals and
communities to do and be our best, no matter the circumstance.
BALANTA
Choreography: Terrance Thomas
Musical Direction: Tony Browne
During the time of European colonization of Africa, the Balanta people were
among the fiercest defendants of their land, managing to be one of the
only groups that did not give in to colonialism. It is with this spirit of self-
determination that we celebrate our roots, ancestors, and ability to overcome
any challenge in our path towards doing and being our best.
Bandan Koro Dance Africa Dallas 2021 Performance Team:
Musicians: Dancers:
Tony Browne Tonya Compton
Ande Jones Ashli Henderson
Edward Dogbe Jennifer Isis Simon
Tim Patterson Rodesia Scott
Christopher Rollins Terrance Thomas
Nickolas Rothouse Mikoyienne Whitley
Closing Remarks
Thank you to everyone, especially our sponsors for your continued support.Deborah Laura Ferguson Harris
DALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE
DANCERS
CLAUDE ALEXANDER III (Rehearsal Assistant)
A native of Washington D.C., Claude comes to Dallas Black Dance Theatre after
graduating from Towson University. He began his training with Spirit Wings Dance
Co. and additionally with The Ailey School, Parsons Dance and DBDT’s Professional
Summer Intensive on full scholarship. Claude has had the opportunity to guest
with Dishibem, Dance RINK, Ballet Frontier of Texas, Tuzer Ballet, and Dance
Iquail. Notably, Claude performed in the 2017 Command Performance Gala by
TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND. He has choreographed two ballets for Dallas Black
Dance Theatre, Face what’s facing you! (2018) and A Tender Pardon (2019). Claude
joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2010.
CARMEN CAGE
A native of Jacksonville, Florida, Carmen began her pre-professional training
at the Jacksonville Center for the arts and the Douglas Anderson School of the
arts. She is a 2018 graduate of SUNY Purchase Conservatory of Dance, with a
Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance, and a minor in Arts Management. Carmen has
performed renowned works by Kevin Wynn, Doug Varone, Martha Graham, Trisha
Brown, Christopher L. Huggins, Levi Marsman and José Limón. She has completed
intensives at The Ailey School, Dance Italia, Movement Invention Project, Bates
Dance Festival and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. She has performed at the Kuandu
Arts Festival in Taipei Taiwan, New York live Arts, New York City Center, and
Peridance Capezio Center. Carmen joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2021.
HANA DELONG
Hana Delong, began her dance training in Orlando, FL. She studied dance at the
Dr. Phillips High School Dance Magnet and the Orlando Ballet. She received her
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance from Adelphi University and was a scholarship student
at The Ailey School. She has performed with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater in
Memoria and Revelations Cast of 50 and has performed pieces by choreographers
such as Ulysses Dove, Matthew Rushing, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Margo Sappington,
and Ray Mercer. Hana joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2015.
SIERRA NOELLE JONES
Sierra Noelle Jones, from Fort Washington, MD is a 2015 honors graduate of Virginia
Commonwealth University where she earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
& Choreography. She graduated from Baltimore School for the Arts (2011) and
received her training through Donna’s Dance A Company, The Dance Institute of
Washington, and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Pre-Professional Residency program.
Sierra has performed in works by Dianne McIntyre, Elisa Monte, Ulysses Dove,
Matthew Rushing and Darrell Grand Moultrie. She also performed two seasons
with DBDT: Encore! and is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
She is also currently the director of the Junior Performing Ensemble within DBDA.
Sierra joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2017.XAVIER MACK Xavier Mack joins the company from Washington, D.C. He received his Bachelor of Arts in Modern Language & Linguistics from the University of Maryland-Baltimore County (UMBC). Before dance, Xavier trained in gymnastics and received national and regional awards. He began his dance training at Divine Dance Institute, in Capitol Heights, Maryland. Xavier received summer intensive scholarships from Dance Theatre of Harlem and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Mack has performed works by Talley Beatty, Darrell Grand Moultrie, Dianne McIntyre, and Matthew Rushing. Xavier joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2017. BIANCA MELIDOR Bianca received her dance training at the Gwinnett Ballet Theater under the artistic direction of Lisa Sheppard Robson and Wade Walthall. Bianca furthered her training at Point Park University, with professors Jason McDole, Judith Leifer-Bentz, and many others. In 2018, Bianca graduated from Point Park receiving her Bachelor in Fine Arts with Magna Cum Laude. Having been part of a conservatory directed under Ruben Graciani and Garfield Lemonius, Bianca has had opportunities to work with choreographers such as Troy Powell, Sidra Bell, Helen Simoneau, Kiesha Lalama and many others along with performing works by Mark Morris and José Limón. In addition, Bianca has spent many of her summers training at intensives like Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Mark Morris Dance Group, Ballet West, Atlanta Ballet, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Along with her training, Bianca enjoys teaching students of all ages in ballet, jazz, modern, and Haitian folklore dance. Bianca joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2021. CHARLES MICHAEL PATTERSON Born and raised in Trinidad & Tobago, Charles moved to the United States at the age of ten. He began his dance training at the Boston Arts Academy and after- school program Jeannette Neill studio. Charles received his Bachelor of Fine Art in Ballet Pedagogy from The Boston Conservatory on full scholarship. Mr. Patterson has been awarded scholarships to summer intensives such as American Ballet Theatre, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and The Juilliard School. Charles accepted his first company contract dancing with Complexions Contemporary Ballet 2016– 2017 season as an apprentice. This is Charles’ third season performing with Dallas Black Dance Theatre. JESSICA POPOFF A native of Garden City, MI Jessica started her pre-professional training at Angie Hahn’s Academy of Dance. She is a 2019 graduate from the University of Oklahoma where she earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Ballet Pedagogy. There, Jessica had the opportunity to perform works by Trey McIntyre, David Hochoy, and Alejandro Cerrudo. She has also trained at BalletMet, Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, and Dallas Black Dance Theatre summer intensives. Jessica joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2021. TERRELL ROGERS, JR. A native of Baltimore, MD, is a recent graduate from Point Park University Conservatory of Performing Arts under the direction of Garfield Lemonius. He began his dance training with the Ava Fields Dance Company under the direction of Ava Fields. He later received a full scholarship to study at Johns Hopkins Peabody Conservatory. He has attended summer intensives at Complexions Contemporary Ballet and Dallas Black Dance Theatre. During his time at Point Park, he trained and performed works by master choreographers and teachers, José Limón, Lucinda Childs, Jennifer Archibald, Ori Flomin, Judith Leifer-Bentz, Garfield Lemonius, Jason McDole, and Kiesha Lalama. Terrell joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2021.
SEAN J. SMITH (Rehearsal Assistant)
A proud Canadian, Sean trained with Goh Ballet Academy, Ballet British Columbia’s
Mentor Program and The Ailey School. He has performed with Bruce Wood Dance
Project, Rhythmic Souls Tap Company and African American Repertory Theater.
Sean has performed with Dallas Theater Center in The Wiz (2011) and Hairspray
(2018). Sean has taught the Lester Horton technique for Ailey Athletic Boys (AAB),
Dallas Black Dance Academy, and Southern Methodist University. Sean has
choreographed two works for Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Monologues (2013)
and Interpretations (2017) and one work for DBDT: Encore!, Dollhouse (2015). Sean
joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2010.
DE’ANTHONY VAUGHAN
Born in Kansas City, MO, De’Anthony was drawn into dance by his grandmother
at the age of three. She ran a performing arts school and introduced him to all
forms of dance. He attended Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey and the Kansas
City Ballet School. He continued his training in New York City at The Ailey School
on scholarship. Prior to joining Dallas Black Dance Theatre, he was a member
of the Von Howard Project. He is currently the director of the Senior Performing
Ensemble within DBDA. De’Anthony joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2014.
ISABEL WALLACE-GREEN
Originally from Houston, Texas, Isabel Wallace-Green began dancing at Houston
Ballet Academy. She graduated summa cum laude from Fordham University/The
Ailey School with a BFA in Dance and African/ African American Studies. She has
performed with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater at New York City Center, New
Chamber Ballet, Urban Souls Dance Company, and was an Ensemble member
of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Isabel attended summer programs at
Boston Ballet School, Dance Theatre of Harlem, and Abraham.In.Motion. She has
performed works by choreographers Alvin Ailey, Ephrat Asherie, Adam Barruch,
Earl Mosley, and Elizabeth Roxas-Dobrish. Isabel joined Dallas Black Dance
Theatre in 2021.
McKINLEY WILLIS
Ms. Willis is a Dallas native, and began her training with the Dallas Black Dance
Academy and Özsoy’s School of Ballet. She is a graduate of Booker T. Washington
HSPVA, and in the midst of her time there she received the Texas Commission on
the Arts Young Masters scholarship. In 2015 she received her Bachelor of Fine Art in
Modern Dance Performance with a minor in Health and Exercise Science from the
University of Oklahoma. She made her debut with the Bruce Wood Dance Project
in 2011 as an apprentice, and again as a performing member in 2015. McKinley
joined Dallas Black Dance Theatre in 2015.
Photo by Cherylynn Tsushima
JACOB’S PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL
In 2021, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival commissioned Darrell Grand Moultrie to choreograph
the new work LIKE WATER for Dallas Black Dance Theatre as the inaugural recipient of the
Joan B. Hunter New Work Commission in a world premiere at the prestigious dance festival.DBDT: ENCORE! DANCERS KETREON BUTLER A native of Plaquemine, Louisiana, Ketreon Butler began his dance training under the direction of Sharon Mathews at Baton Rouge Magnet High School. He was then awarded a full scholarship to train at the Dancer’s Workshop and Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre under the artistic direction of Sharon Mathews and Molly Buchmann. He is a graduate of Florida State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance and Business Administration. He has trained on full scholarships at The Oklahoma City Ballet, The Debbie Allen Dance Academy, The National Choreography Intensive, and The American Ballet Theatre. In 2015, he was awarded the Regional Dance America: Choreography Award for his piece Yearn. Ketreon has worked with choreographers such as Karen McDonald, Terry Beeman, Joshua L. Peugh, Jessica Hendricks, Nycole Ray, Derion Loman, and Madison Olandt. Ketreon joined DBDT: Encore! in 2019. GILLIAN CLIFFORD Gillian began her dance journey at Center Stage Dance Studio. She recently graduated from Howard University Suma Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Dance and a minor in Stategic, Law, and Management Communications. During her summers, she furthered her training with many prestigious organizations including Joffrey Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, Anthony Burrell’s Breaking Barriers, Contemporary West Dance Theatre, Deeply Rooted Dance Theatre, Dallas Black Dance Theatre, and the Radio City Rockettes. At Howard, Gillian had the opportunity to perform in works by Tommie Waheed-Evans, Brian Flynn, Edward Franklin, Darrell Grand Moultrie and many more. Gillian joined DBDT: Encore! in 2021. MOLLY DAVISON Originally from Ringwood, New Jersey, Molly Davison began her pre-professional training at the King Centre for the Performing Arts under the artistic direction of Nancy King. Molly furthered her training at the University of Oklahoma, with professors Austin Hartel, Roxanne Lyst, Leslie Kraus and many others. During her time at OU, she had the opportunity to study abroad in Barcelona, Spain, as well as train and perform with Centre de Dansa de Catalunya under the artistic direction of Roser Munoz and Joan Boix. During summer and winter breaks, she also participated in Parsons Summer Dance Intensive and Parsons Choreography Intensive, as well as Broadway Dance Center classes in New York City. Molly has had the opportunity to perform renowned works by David Parsons, David Hochoy and Jean Guillaume Weis. Alongside dance, Molly also
choreographed works for the King Centre for the Performing Arts and the Lakeland Dance Team. Molly joined DBDT: Encore! in 2021. RAYSHARD DEMARCO KEYS A native of Lafayette, LA. Rayshard began his dance journey at the Lafayette High School Performing Arts Academy and the Hamilton Academy of Dance under the direction of Grace Mayfield. He furthered his training at the Performing Arts Program at the University of Louisiana, Fire Expressions Performing Arts Conservatory, the Jill Listi Dance Studio, and The Ballet Académie. Rayshard was a scholarship recipient to the Ballet Studio, the Clare Cook Dance Theater in Lafayette, LA., the Dance Theatre of Harlem for a 3-week summer intensive and a merit scholarship to the Joffrey Ballet School in Frisco, Texas. Rayshard has performed in Pepitio’s Story under the Direction of Debbie Allen and staff, with the Legacy Dance Crew at Louisiana State University, Segovia Dance Company, the Zion Dance Project and as an apprentice with Ballet North Texas. Rayshard joined DBDT: Encore! in 2021. ALEIGHA MAYO Aleigha Mayo, A Chicago Native who began her dance journey at the age of 13 at Mayfair Academy of Fine Arts. She is a 2019 graduate from Howard University where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and a minor in dance, studying Graham technique and Ballet. After college Aleigha went on to continue her dance training in Alonzo King Lines Ballet Training Program. It was there where she deepened her understanding and love of contemporary movement, improv, as well as ballet. Throughout her two years she has had the privilege of performing works by Carmen Rozenstraten, Roderick George, Maurya Kerr, and Sidra Bell. OLIVIA McCALL Olivia Wynter McCall, a native of Baltimore, Maryland, began her early training at Baltimore Dance Tech under the direction of Stephanie Powell which sparked her passion for dance. Olivia later attended Baltimore School for the Arts where she graduated in 2017. She furthered her training on scholarship at George Mason University School of Dance where she earned her Bachelors of Fine Arts. She has performed in works by George Balanchine, Rafeal Bonachela, Hope Boykin, Martha Graham, Susan Shields, and many others. She has also attended distinguished intensives including Alonzo King LINES Ballet and Dance Theater of Harlem. She is excited to embark on her new journey as a professional dancer. Olivia joined DBDT: Encore! in 2021. JERON SANDERS Jeron Sanders, born and raised in Miami, FL, studied theater at Southwood Middle School Center for the Arts and continued on to New World School of the Arts studying theater and dance. He received additional training at Stars Dance Studio in Contemporary, Jazz Funk, Hip Hop, Ballroom and Ballet education at Armour Dance Theatre. Jeron earned a BFA in dance from Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA, with a concentration in Modern dance and a minor in business management. He has performed
works by Martha Graham, Crystal Frazier, Martha Nichols, Edward Liang, Kiki Lucas, and many more. Mr. Sanders future goal is to open or take leadership in an artistic institution to share his knowledge and mentor talented youth in his community. Jeron takes pride in educating others to create their own success from his success. Jeron joined DBDT: Encore! in 2021. JAVARES SELBY A native to Augusta, GA, Javares Selby started his career at the John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School with Sharon Mayfield, a New York Dance and Performance Award “Bessie” recipient at the Garth Fagan Dance Company. There he was molded into the inquisitive shape-shifter that explores the ins and outs of the body as canvas. Javares is a 2021 Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) Cum Laude alumnus of The University of the Arts and Presidential Scholar full scholarship recipient to help pursue his four years at Uarts. Mr. Selby has had the grand opportunity of attending the Garth Fagan Dance Summer Movement Institute, where he performed as a soloist in the world renowned choreographer Garth Fagans’, From Before in Rochester, NY. He has been in many other works of acclaimed choreographers performing as a soloist for Tommie-Waheed Evans & Katie Swords Thurman, Sidra Bell, Bobbi Jene Smith & Annie Rigney, Da’Von Doane and ensemble for Wendell Gray II, Niall Jones, Stephen Petronio, Jesse Zaritt, and Boris Charmatz. Javares joined DBDT: Encore! in 2021. BRIANNE SELLARS Brianne Sellars is a native of Atlanta, GA and started her training under the direction of Lynise Heard and Denise Latimer. Their studio Dancemakers of Atlanta would pave the way of her professional career. She is a 2019 graduate of Point Park University where she performed works by Peter Chu, Kyle Abraham, and José Limón. She has also performed with Komansé Dance Theater under the direction of Raianna Brown. Brianne joined DBDT: Encore! in 2021. MICAH SHERARD Micah Sherard began his early training in his hometown of Goldsboro, North Carolina and has attended the American Dance Festival as a scholarship recipient. His training has taken him from North Carolina to his new home of Dallas, Texas where he was a company member of Ingredients Dance Company and is a member of The Rev Crew. Throughout Micah’s career, he’s had the opportunity to perform works by T. Lang, Vincent Hardy, Baba Chuck Davis, and has performed with Grammy – winning gospel artist, Jonathan McReynolds, as well as in industrials and commercials throughout the states. He’s also had the opportunity to create works within Texas, North Carolina, and Florida and enjoys teaching. Micah is excited to expand his knowledge and training at Dallas Black Dance Theatre. Micah joined DBDT: Encore! in 2021.
REAL. LOCAL. The arts make us feel something deep in the core of our souls. It is imperative that great cities continue to support the arts at the local level. The strength of every community is measured by its commitment to the arts. The Dallas Morning News is a proud supporter of Dallas Black Dance Theatre and its relentless excellence to contemporary modern dance.
2021–2022 BOARD OF DIREC TORS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
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Integrated Leadership Law Office of Willow Sanchez,
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
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** National Board MembersDALLAS BLACK DANCE THEATRE • STAFF
THE MISSION
Our mission is to create and produce contemporary modern dance
at its highest level of artistic excellence.
FOUNDER ANN M. WILLIAMS
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MELISSA M. YOUNG
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ZENETTA S. DREW
DBDT COMPANY DANCERS
Xavier Mack
Claude Alexander III Sean J. Smith
Bianca Melidor
Carmen Cage De’Anthony Vaughan
Charles Michael Patterson
Hana Delong Isabel Wallace-Green
Jessica Popoff
Sierra Noelle Jones McKinley Willis
Terrell Rogers, Jr.
DBDT COMPANY TEACHERS
Ceyhun Özsoy
Claude Alexander III Frankie Lee Peterson III Enrica Tseng
Asako Fandrich Sean J. Smith Michelle Zada
DBDT: ENCORE! ARTISTIC DIRECTOR NYCOLE RAY
DBDT: ENCORE! DANCERS
Rayshard Demarco Keys
Ketreon Butler Javares Selby
Aleigha Mayo
Gillian Clifford Brianne Sellars
Olivia McCall
Molly Davison Micah Sherard
Jeron Sanders
ARTISTIC
Academy Director Katricia Eaglin
Neiman Marcus Group Lead Outreach Teacher Shamonn Wise
DBDT: Encore! Artistic Assistant / Booking Assistant Richard A. Freeman, Jr.
DBDT Rehearsal Assistants Claude Alexander III & Sean J. Smith
ADMINISTRATIVE
Controller Mafe Massengale
Registrar / Jr. Accountant DeAngela Christian
Sr. Grant Manager Kristen Y. Vogel
Executive Assistant to Executive Director Taylor Solice
Sr. Director of Marketing and Public Relations Kim Peters
Communications & Community Engagement Manager Ramona Logan
Ticketing Assistant / Database Manager John Trimble
Graphic Designer / Brand Manager Jonathan Harlos
Jr. Graphic Designer / Video Editor Aleah Pilot
OPERATIONS
Director of Facitlites and Operations Kimberlie Page
Facilities Support Edward Brown / Richard BattleThank you to all those who made this our
BIGGEST North Texas Giving Day EVER!
Your Support Raised $65,822
September 23, 2021
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Marianne Miller & Stephen Phil Judy Smith Melissa M. Young **
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Cheri D. Mitchell Taylor Solice ** + Board of DirectorsSEASON & INSTITUTIONAL DONORS
September 15, 2020 – September 15, 2021
SEASON MEDIA & TRAVEL SPONSORS
LEGACY SPONSOR ARTISTIC SPONSORS
DBDT Resident Choreographer
Andy McCarthy & Samara Kline
DBDT Male Dancers
Diane & Hal Brierley
ASCENDANCE ENDOWMENTS
DBDT: Encore! Dancers
Anonymous Norma & Don Stone
Dallas Black Dance Theatre Board of Karen & Jim Wiley
Directors
Fidelity Foundation DBDT Female Choreographers
Hersh Fund for Summer Programs The Kaleta A. Doolin Foundation
Perot Foundation
Simmons Fund for Executive Excellence
Norma & Don Stone Legacy Fund
Gail WarriorCORPORATE & INSTITUTIONAL DONORS
September 15, 2020 – September 15, 2021
CORPORATE & INSTITUTIONAL $10,000 – $14,999
DONORS Communities Foundation of Texas
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$200,000 & Above The Kaleta A. Doolin Foundation
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$100,000 – $199,999 $5,000 – $9,999
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$50,000 – $99,999 Hattie Mae Lesley Foundation
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$25,000 – $49,999 $1,000 - $4,999
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in Dance Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. –
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Foundation Energized for STEM Academy
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$15,000 – $24,999
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DONORS, cont. DONORS
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Associates Dallas Area Rapid Transit
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of The Dallas Foundation I Messenger
$25,000 – $49,999
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Principal
$2,500 – $4,999
Visionary Virginia Bronson
$25,000 & Above Joleen + & Jim Chambers
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Advised Fund at Texas Kasha & Richard Lee +
Women’s Foundation Terrence Maiden +
Kate Wilson Davis Fund at Texas Avalyn & Daron Pace
Women’s Foundation Paulette + & Herb Turner/
LKS Foundation Integrated Leadership
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Andy McCarthy & Samara Kline ~
Nancy A. Nasher & David J. Soloist
Haemisegger ~ $1,250 – $2,499
Norma & Don Stone Anonymous (1)
Lucy and Henry Billingsley Fund at
Choreographer Texas Women’s Foundation
$10,000 – $24,999 Carisma Ramsey Fields +
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Anonymous Jacquelyn & Gilbert Gerst +
Dr. Arlene Ford & Christopher Vera & Tyrous Ingram
Reynolds Katherine Lawrence
Sally Pian & Ira Silverman Lee McKinney +
Deedie Rose Monica Payne/ Morgan Stanley
Karen & Jim Wiley Fund at Margot B. Perot
The Dallas Foundation Georgia Scaife +
Boski Sharma + & Sharad Gupta
Director Chelsea & Jack Skinner +
$5,000 – $9,999 Kim +∞ & Thomas Whitaker
Suzanne & Enrico Bartolucci
Angela Chapman +
Maureen & Robert Decherd
Gwendolyn & Arthur George
Kim Noltemy +
Rozene Pride
Keron Wright +
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September 15, 2020 – September 15, 2021
Brenda J. Peters
Frank Samuels +
Patricia Santiago
Ensemble Kymberley Scalia +
$500 – $1,249 Michelle Simpkins
Anonymous (3) Richard Smith
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Linda Allen Linda + & Frederick D. Todd II
Tara Allen John Trimble **
Kenya Barry Kristen Y. Vogel **
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Robert Book Barbara & Dr. Myron Watkins
John & Cynthia Bowland Petre White +
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Tom Connelly
Mark Cooks + Dancer
Dr. Florence Cox $250 – $499
Kellie + & James Crewse Beck, Cobb, Dupre, Donley &
Ronda & David Criss Jarmon Family
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Ann E. Dudley + Fund of the Southwest
Lawanda Penland Dunwell + Community Foundation
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