We've all experienced those moments when words fail us—when joy, grief, connection, or longing feel too profound for language alone. This is precisely where contemporary dance finds its power. When you watch Saint Louis Dance Theatre perform, you witness universal human experiences translated into movement that speaks directly to the heart. Audiences have described the experience as feeling like, “the dancers breathed the life back into me." This spring, acclaimed Filipino-American choreographer Norbert De La Cruz III returns to St. Louis to create a new world premiere that promises to deliver this same emotional impact.

My Dear Watson returns to the stage as Program A of STLDT's (RE)Fine spring concert, taking place May 30-31, 2025, at COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre. Joshua L. Peugh's inventive take on Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic detective blends intricate choreography with theatrical intrigue, transforming perceptions of beloved literary characters and inviting audiences to experience new narratives.

In its landmark first season as Saint Louis Dance Theatre, (RE)Build brings together distinctive choreographic voices to tell our human story. Through Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd's curatorial vision, shaped by artistic experiences and ongoing creative exploration, this season embodies a mission of renewal and transformation.

In its landmark first season as Saint Louis Dance Theatre, (RE)Build brings together distinctive choreographic voices to tell our human story. Through Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd's curatorial vision, shaped by artistic experiences and ongoing creative exploration, this winter concert embodies a mission of renewal and transformation.

This St. Louis premiere of Jirí Kylián’s Sechs Tänze – the first-ever performance of Kylián's work by a St. Louis dance company – represents a local milestone. It places Saint Louis Dance Theatre as an emerging force in the contemporary dance community, where artistic excellence, social commentary, and accessibility go hand in hand.

Among the masterworks featured in (RE)Build, José Limón's Chaconne represents a profound legacy that continues to move audiences decades after its creation. As one of modern dance's most influential voices, Limón (1908-1972) transformed the art form by creating works that explored the depths of human experience through powerful, emotionally resonant movement.