Saint Louis Dance Theatre
Come lose yourselves in this art! Following each season, the company offers a summer intensive program at their studio and other locations in Grand Center.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre, formerly The Big Muddy Dance Company, is a dynamic arts organization dedicated to providing world-class contemporary dance performances and exhilarating theatre experiences in our great city. Our 24-25 (RE)Imagine Season is sure to astound, with an exceptional repertoire created by celebrated artists from around the globe, and intentional efforts to pull audiences closer
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Today, we commemorate Juneteenth, honoring the moment when freedom's promise finally reached those in Galveston, Texas in 1865, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. On this day of solidarity and remembrance, we celebrate the resilience of our community and find joy in the liberation that dance brings! ✨
📸 Kelly Pratt Photography of dancer Keenan Fletcher
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Virtual audition announcement! 📣 Saint Louis Dance Theatre is seeking one male-identifying dancer for a partial season contract from January 6, 2025 through June 1, 2025.
Submission Deadline: Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 11:59pm CST
Only complete applications will be considered, and applicant must be available to visit St. Louis for a 2-day rehearsal process during the week of July 15, 2024. (detailed schedule to be mutually agreed upon if selected).
Additional fields for video links will appear in the form after your audition location has been selected. Required materials include:
✨Resumé
✨Headshot and dance photo
✨Video link(s) demonstrating ballet center work and contemporary movement
✨Statement describing interest in Saint Louis Dance Theatre
Find the virtual audition form in our bio or go to stldancetheatre.org/audition 🌟
Photo by Kelly Pratt Photography
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Our Fall Concert (RE)Claim, October 24 - 27, 2024, will kick off our (RE)Imagine season with a collection of stunning works by cherished artists of varied generations: Robert Battle, (Miami, FL) following his 11-year tenure as Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Battle shares his beloved duet Unfold set to “Depuis Le Jour” performed by the legendary opera singer, Leontyne Price. This concert will also feature world premiere works by Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd and renowned guest artist Jamar Roberts (Miami, FL), described by Dance Magazine as “a choreographic voice of uncommon force and originality.
📸 Kelly Pratt Photography
See more about our (RE)Imagine season and the subscriber experience: https://www.saintlouisdancetheatre.org/reimagine
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Don’t miss exciting events from our partner St. Louis Symphony Orchestra next month including:
⭐️ Cody Fry (Orchestral pop composer, singer, and TikTok star) on Friday, June 7 @ 7:30pm
⭐️ Beethoven X Beyoncé on Sunday, June 23 @ 7:00pm
Use promo code ‘STLDANCETHEATER15’ for 15% off your ticket! 🤩 Both performances will take place downtown at the Stifel Theatre
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Thanks to the Missouri Arts Council for supporting our journey AND our transformation!! 💙 Article from St. Louis Magazine written by the incredible Lauren Warnecke!
Big Muddy Dance Company relaunches as Saint Louis Dance Theatre The prestigious dance company ushers in a new era with a new name and ambitious goals for the future.
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Honoring our commitment to innovation and collaboration, we are thrilled to partner with to put an exciting new spin on Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn’s Nutcracker! 💫
Join us on December 20-21, 2024 for an exciting blend of live music and dance as we (RE)Imagine a vibrant time in St Louis’ history, set to the backdrop of Ellington/Strayhorn’s remarkable score.
📸: of dancer Molly Rapp
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Don’t miss your chance to stream the virtual performance of IDENTITY this Friday 5/24 at 12pm through Sunday 5/26! Experience the premieres of “Come...The sun doesn’t wait” by Omar Román de Jesús and “Notes on a Farewell” by Tommie-Waheed Evans as we ushered in our new identity. Virtual concert tickets available here: https://www.saintlouisdancetheatre.org/identity
📸: Moments from “Notes on a Farewell” by - captured by Kelly Pratt Photography
👗: Shevare Perry
🔦: Zak Metalsky
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“It’s kind of beautiful in the way that we’re crossing this bridge from a very grassroots history to this more established place,” Erin Prange says. “We’re still small enough that we can pivot and be nimble, but we’re gaining enough recognition that we can really make a difference.”🌟
A huge thank you to St. Louis Magazine and Lauren Warnecke for spotlighting our transformation! Explore what’s in store for our (RE)Imagine season and to hear firsthand from our leadership about this exciting change here: https://www.stlmag.com/culture/performing-arts/the-big-muddy-dance-company-relaunches-saint-louis-dance-theatre/
📸: Kelly Pratt Photography of and
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We’re excited for our next chapter of invigorating life through dance here in St. Louis. Check out this article from St. Louis Magazine to see what’s in store for our (RE)IMAGINE season! ✨
Big Muddy Dance Company relaunches as Saint Louis Dance Theatre The prestigious dance company ushers in a new era with a new name and ambitious goals for the future.
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Join us tonight for one more round of Program A of IDENTITY 🌟
After the show, meet Black Sun () spinning in COCA's Centene Commons - a seasoned DJ with roots in Chicago, known for igniting dance floors with their eclectic mixes! With experience managing iconic Hip Hop artists and co-founding an indie record label, Black Sun brings a wealth of musical knowledge to every set. You can catch them hosting ‘The Vibe’ on KDHX for a taste of their captivating energy and diverse musical palette. ✨
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It’s opening night of IDENTITY! 🎉
Join us for 3 distinct programs and 5 shows over the course of this weekend as we unveil our new identity 💫 Tickets are still available in our bio! 📲
📸: Kelly Pratt Photography of “Picture Studies” by Kirven Douthit-Boyd
👗: Shevaré Perry
🔦: Zak Metalksy
What an honor to share our artistry at a fantastic event - thank you for having us at the Saint Louis Visionary Awards! We can’t celebrate the exceptional, tirelessly working women in the St. Louis Arts scene enough! 🫂🫶
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“New Ritual” by returns during IDENTITY Program A, May 16-17 📍
Get your tickets for this weekend’s performances and programs: https://www.thebigmuddydanceco.org/identity
📸 Kelly Pratt Photography
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Something BIG is coming! Stay tuned for exciting news as we conclude our season with Identity, May 16-19 💫
Grab your tickets for next weekend’s spring concert in our bio! 📲
Check out our Executive Director Erin live at Union Station with St. Louis Community Foundation! We greatly appreciate your support this Give STL Day as we continue striving for a more vibrant and connected St. Louis community! 💙
https://www.givestlday.org/organization/thebigmuddydanceco
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🌟 The Power Hour from Noon to 1:00 PM is now LIVE! Don't miss your chance to maximize your support for The Big Muddy amongst your favorite non-profit organizations during this hour! ⏰
Visit our Give STL Day page here: https://www.givestlday.org/organization/thebigmuddydanceco
📸 Virginia Harold
💃 Shevaré Perry
👯 Jorrell Lawyer-Jefferson & Molly Rapp
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🌟 The Power Hour from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM is now LIVE! Join us for an hour of impactful giving starting right now! ⏰
You'll have one more chance to boost your impact during today's Power Hour from Noon to 1:00 PM! Make an impact today at: https://www.givestlday.org/organization/thebigmuddydanceco
📸 Kelly Pratt Photography
💃 Shevaré Perry
👯 Keenan Fletcher and Lily Cong
🔦 Zak Metalsky
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Join us on Saturday May 11 at The Grandel for an evening of storytelling shared through the power of dance and visual art, featuring an exhibition by Artists First St. Louis 🎉
The exhibition will open at 5:30 PM upstairs in Grand Hall before the performance in the theatre at 7:00 PM.
Tickets for Transcend: Spring Trainee Concert are available here: https://www.metrotix.com/events/detail/the-big-muddy-dance-company-transcend
Virtual tickets are also available on our website for streaming the following weekend on our website!
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Give STL Day is right around the corner! ✨ Early giving is open NOW, and you can find our page here: https://www.givestlday.org/organization/thebigmuddydanceco
Prepare to make a difference in the vibrant St. Louis arts scene and more during the following power hours on Thursday, May 9:
⏰ 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
⏰ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Photography by Kelly Pratt Photography
Costume design by Shevaré Perry
Lighting design by Zak Laird Metalsky
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“Notes on a Farewell” by Tommie-Waheed Evans sees its premiere on Saturday, May 18 during our IDENTITY 📍
All concert tickets (including virtual concert tickets) are available at the following link: https://www.thebigmuddydanceco.org/identity
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We’re stoked to introduce Brandon Hudson, who will be teaching Jazz and Musical Theatre during Session 3 of our 2024 Summer Intensive! ⭐️
Brandon Hudson is an Entertainment Industry Veteran based in St. Louis. Since receiving his B.A. in Dance from Lindenwood University in 2013, he has gone on to work and train with some of this generation’s most iconic talents.
Some performance credits include: Dolly Parton’s “Christmas On The Square” as Randy (Directed and Choreographed by Debbie Allen) on Netflix, A Swing/Samuel Seabury Cover in the Original Broadway Cast of Hamilton: An American Musical, as well as Original Broadway and Developmental Cast of “Head Over Heels”. Background Vocalist to Mickey Guyton for the 2022 Superbowl National Anthem, Guest Starring as Rick in “The Gr**go Hunters” coming to Netflix in 2025, back up to Cool and the Gang, Jennifer Hudson and more.
Director/Editor and Choreographer credits include: Freedom: A Short Film detailing sobriety through the eyes of comedian Corey O’Brien (which received online praise from Yahoo, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed and others), “Haunted House” A Short Film (for indie artist Tanja), 877- Sell Easy National Commercial, Witness Uganda: An American Musical’s “Be The Light” ft. Ledisi, Baby Storme, The Foxies.
Owner of - a video production co. and editing service helping clients bring various types of content and performances to life. The birth of this business began out of craving for stability in an unstable entertainment landscape. Brandon hopes to continue to work his way through the industry to know how to better lead the next generation of artists. He is elated to be home and begin to give back to the city that trained him. Let’s move! ✨
Register for your summer intensive session today: https://www.thebigmuddydanceco.org/summerintensive
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Special thanks to Linda Green and National Dance Week St. Louis for inviting and featuring us this past weekend 💙
Cheers to 25 years of National Dance Week St. Louis and our flourishing St. Louis dance community! 🎉
Photos by Shyvision Photography of “Alchemic Us” by Thang Dao
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We’re eagerly awaiting the world premiere of Omar Román de Jesús’ new creation on May 18 during our IDENTITY production!
Here’s a look back at our residency with and assistant ✨
Get your tickets for all programs in our bio, or enter our ticket giveaway THIS WEEK for your chance to go for free! 📲
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Today from 12:00-5:00 PM!
National Dance Week St. Louis returns this Saturday Fifty dance troupes will showcase the best of dance in St. Louis at Kirkwood Performing Arts Center.
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Last chance to book our Tour de Dance of Grand Center Arts District! Reservations are available until midnight tonight for the tour tomorrow evening, April 11 ✨
https://thebigmuddydanceco.ticketleap.com/tourdedance/
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Don't miss this Summer Intensive! -
Don't miss this Summer Intensive! All students will receive full-day focused training in ballet, jazz, and contemporary techniques, as well as new choreography and company repertoire taught by artists from The Big Muddy and renowned guest faculty. Each session culminates in a showcase for friends and family. Read more about session....
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Don't miss these free performances at WashU's Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, featuring choreography by Kirven Douthit-Boyd and company dancers AJ Joehl, Sergio Camacho, Lily Cong, and Keenan Fletcher.
Performances will take place at 2:40 PM, 3:10 PM, & 3:25 PM on Saturday, April 13!
At Kemper Live next Saturday (4/13), experience original dance compositions performed by The Big Muddy Dance Company and choreographed by Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd that are inspired by the city street as a place of collective gathering and creative action.
A nationally recognized St. Louis-based repertory dance company, The Big Muddy Dance Company produces artistic experiences that invigorate life through dance.
More info: https://loom.ly/E1IyR_Y
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The Big Muddy Dance Company, under the Direction of former Houston Ballet and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago dancer Brian Enos, derives its name from the Missouri river, referred to as "The Big Muddy". This river feeds the nation's waterways while having its roots here in St Louis. The dance company is rooted in the great city of St Louis and feeds not only this city but the nation with high-quality dance performances. Choreographers such as Lou Conte (founder of Hubbard Street Dance Chicago), Antonio Douthit & Kirven Boyd (Dancers with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre), Harrison McEldowney, Lauri Stallings (Artistic Director of GloATL), Michael Uthoff (Executive Director of Dance St Louis), Sam Watson, Kameron N. Saunders, Thom Dancy, Brian Enos, and Brandon DiCriscio (former dancer with River North Dance Company) have all contributed work to the company’s growing list of repertoire.
The company not only offers great dance to audiences in theaters and public venues, but also has developed a senior outreach program to bring quality dance to seniors that may not be able to go to the theatre. "Senior Embrace" produces performances at retirement homes and assisted living facilities around St Louis, as well as workshops with early stage dementia patients.
Following their season, the company offers a summer intensive program at their studio located in Grand Center. The studio also offers beginning through professional level ballet, jazz, contemporary, Pilates, and dance fitness classes year-round. Classes are taught by company members, and classes are located at the company’s two studios in Grand Center: 3305 Washington Blvd and 3310 Samuel Shepard Drive.
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