At the Moody Performance Hall on Friday night, two different worlds played out at Dallas Black Dance Theatre’s first performance of the season DanceAfrica.
Protestors spoke out against the hiring of new dancers to replace those who were fired by the company in August.Elijah Lancaster, one of the dancers who was fired, prompts chants while union members and supporters picket at Dallas Black Dance Theatre's first show of the season on Friday, Oct. 11, 2024, in front of Moody Performance Hall in Dallas. The dispute began after DBDT fired all the main company dancers, in what they say was retaliation for unionizing.
Travis Cantwell, a HVAC technician, marched with other picketers. He’s a union member with the UA Local 100 that represents plumbers, pipefitters, welders and technicians. About 150 attendees filled the performance hall. For some, it was an opportunity to first learn about the firings.
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