Bruce Wood Dance Dallas presents

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas presents Echoes 

Join Bruce Wood Dance Dallas for an incredible finale to Season 15! This unforgettable performance features the much-anticipated return of Bruce Wood’s powerful all-male, multigenerational masterpiece, I’m My Brother’s Keeper, a stunning reprise of Lar Lubovitch’s iconic Dvorak Serenade, and two exhilarating world premieres: Love and War by the legendary Ben Stevenson, O.B.E., and Love Songs, a unique all-women collaboration featuring the artistry of Kimi Nikaidoh (former Bruce Wood Dance Artistic Director), Jennifer Mabus (former Bruce Wood Dance Project dancer, freelance educator, and choreographer), and Nycole Ray (Artistic Director of Dallas Black Dance Theatre Encore!). Join us for this dynamic celebration of dance on June 6 + 7 at 8 PM, and June 8 at 2 PM, at Moody Performance Hall. 

Friday, June 6 at 8:00 PM 

Saturday, June 7 at 8:00 PM 

Sunday, June 8 at 2:00 PM 

Moody Performance Hall  

I’m My Brother’s Keeper is the groundbreaking masterwork by nationally acclaimed Texan artist, Bruce Wood®. This bold and daring work depicts the complex emotional dynamics among fathers, sons, grandfathers, and brothers, reminding men of their power, vulnerability, and humanity, and highlighting the intense impact they have on one another. The work was selected for the APAP American Dance Platform at The Joyce Theater in January 2020! 

Dvorak Serenade by Lar Lubovitch, radiates joy, beauty, and his signature rich and layered choreography. Lar Lubovitch has been named “one of the ten best choreographers in the world” by The New York Times, which describes his work as “lushly romantic” and “shamelessly beautiful.” Described by the Chicago Tribune as flowing and transcendent, this masterpiece delivers romance, and virtuosity as dancers glide through the four movements from Dvorak’s Serenade in E Major echoing grace and beauty along the way.  

Love and War, a world premiere by Ben Stevenson O.B.E., immerses viewers in a poignant journey through the resilience of love amid the chaos of war. Set to Chopin’s beautiful Ballad No. 1 in G Minor, Opus 23, this intimate and emotionally charged duet captures both the tenderness and the turmoil that accompanies love in times of crisis.

Love Songs is a world-premiere choreographic collaboration between Kimi Nikaidoh, Nycole Ray, and Jennifer Mabus. The all-women creation team pays tribute to the legacy, vision, and experiences as performers with Bruce Wood; creating a deeply resonant work inspired by their shared experiences and heartfelt connections.  

Echoes promises a transformative experience celebrating the powerful resilience of love. This program is designed to uplift and rekindle your faith in humanity.

Don’t miss out on this dynamic celebration of dance. Join us for the post-performance Curtain Chat, where you can engage with the artists and share your insights on this unforgettable experience. 

Approximate run time: 90 minutes, including two intermissions. 

Bruce Wood Dance Dallas programs and events are made possible in part by the following sponsors: Heritage Auctions (HA.com), Rodger Kobes & Michael Keller, James Lynn Williams, Ellen Kendrick Creative, Inc., TACA, Lancaster & Associates, Patricia Kozak, James Avery Artisan Jewelry, KERA, Donna Wilhelm Family Fund, Texas Commission on the Arts Cultural Districts Project, Generations of Giving Foundation, National Endowment for the Arts, The Eugene McDermott Foundation, Texas Commission on the Arts, City of Dallas Office of Arts+Culture, Dallas Tourism Public Improvement District, Communities Foundation of Texas,  Carrington Coleman, WRR,  E. Fay Jones Conservancy,  and Virgin Hotels Dallas.