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A young North Texas dancer has dreams of flying around the world performing in the ballet. Morgan Ligon is on a path to do that.

The Pegasus Contemporary Dance Company is hold rehearsals for the upcoming “Synergy: Dallas in Motion” show that combines the arts of music and dance in a way not typically seen in ballet.

We celebrate Brazil’s Independence Day with the help of UDA Samba, a dance group on a mission to educate others about Brazil’s culture.  MORE: UDASamba.com

Avant Chamber Ballet is celebrating a major milestone with a major celebration to launch a full season of live performances. Katie Puder, Avant Chamber Ballet’s Artistic Director, announced the company’s 10th anniversary season, full of whimsical storytelling, holiday traditions and world premiere creations by innovative female choreographers.  

Analia Fiestas from our sister station Telemundo 39 highlights the Peruvian community in North Texas. She introduces two different dance groups that have the same mission: share their Peruvian culture with others and raise awareness about diversity through music.

Hale Motu’apuaka was recently crowned the 2022 World Fireknife Dance Champion. The competition takes place at the Polynesian Cultural Center every year in Hawaii. He joins Jobeth Devera on LX News Now to explain the history and culture behind the competition.

The “moment of remembrance,” a main element of the closing ceremony, focused on the sorrow of farewell.

NBC 5 and the Dallas Black Dance Theatre invite you to experience the portrayal of the emotional struggles of social inequality. Embark on a journey through Civil Rights activism from the perspective of the Dallas Black Dance Theatre in-person February 18 and 19 at 7:30 p.m. at the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater in Dallas.

Logan Edra, better known as Logistx, recently won the Red Bull BC One B-Girl World Championship. But she’s just getting started – she’s training for the 2024 Paris Olympics, where she wants to compete in the first-ever Olympic breakdancing events. Edra says it’s an exciting time for the sport, also referred to as breaking – with a growing number of women...

Dance the night away at Nexus Recovery Center’s 50th-anniversary party, Disco & Dessert, happening this Friday. Go online for additional information or to purchase tickets. All proceeds benefit Nexus Recovery Center.  MORE: NexusRecovery.org 

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s ‘Director’s Choice’ series opens this weekend for live Dallas audience.

The Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s ‘Director’s Choice’ series opens this weekend for a live Dallas audience.

JaQuel Knight is one of Hollywood’s most in-demand choreographers, and his resume includes working with megastars like Britney Spears, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion and of course, Beyonce. The Southern-born artist worked with Queen Bey on multiple tours, created her iconic Super Bowl performance and is the mastermind behind her iconic “Single Ladies” dance. Recently, though, Knight made headlines...