PRESS RELEASES
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Concludes Landmark Season with Nationally Anticipated World Premiere
(RE)Fine Spring Concert, Final Performance Series of the 2024-2025 Saint Louis Dance Theatre Season
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Selected to Showcase the City’s Vibrant Arts Scene
Highlighting St. Louis's strength as an arts destination, Saint Louis Dance Theatre (STLDT) and company dancer Lily Cong have been selected as the cover feature for St. Louis's 2025 Official Visitors Guide, published by Explore St. Louis. Photo by Pratt + Kreidich.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Makes History with Landmark Kylián Premiere
Saint Louis Dance Theatre (STLDT) continues its groundbreaking (RE)Imagine season with (RE)Build, presented by Paul and Kathleen Matecki, marking the first-ever performance of legendary choreographer Jiří Kylián's work by a St. Louis dance company. The winter concert series runs Feb. 27-March 2 at COCA's Catherine B. Berges Theatre.
St. Louis Arts Icons Reimagine a Holiday Classic: Saint Louis Dance Theatre and Jazz St. Louis present Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker
This December, forget sugar plum fairies and toy soldiers. Saint Louis Dance Theatre and Jazz St. Louis invite audiences to a smoky jazz club where holiday music takes on a decidedly grown-up flavor. The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker, running Dec. 20-21 at Chaminade's Skip Viragh Performing Arts Center, weaves a magical tale set against the backdrop of a dreamy, reimagined St. Louis. This innovative production brings together the unsung genius of Billy Strayhorn and the legendary Josephine Baker to celebrate the transformative power of music and love.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre's (RE)Imagine Season: A Bold New Era of World-Class Dance in the Midwest
A new dawn is breaking in the heart of America's dance scene. Saint Louis Dance Theatre (STLDT), formerly known as The Big Muddy Dance Company, is thrilled to unveil its inaugural 2024-2025 season, (RE)Imagine, marking a bold new chapter for the company and solidifying St. Louis's place as a rising star in the world of contemporary dance.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Opens Season with a Gift to the St. Louis Community
Saint Louis Dance Theatre (STLDT) is thrilled to unveil its highly anticipated 2024-2025 season, (RE)Imagine, marking a bold new era for the company and a celebration of the vibrant spirit of St. Louis. As part of its commitment to accessibility and community engagement, STLDT is proud to launch a pilot community outreach program, in collaboration with the City of St. Louis and the Youth Development Collaborative, a Mayor Jones initiative, by offering complimentary tickets to the season opening (RE)Claim fall concert series to St. Louis City youth. Up to 100 tickets per eligible performance will be distributed to youth-serving programs.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Awarded $600,000 – Largest ARPA Award for the Arts to Boost St. Louis Tourism
Saint Louis Dance Theatre is proud to announce it has been awarded $600,000 in ARPA for the Arts grant funding from the Regional Arts Commission of St. Louis (RACSTL). This represents the largest tier of funding awarded, recognizing STLDT's significant contribution to the St. Louis arts and culture scene. The grant will support STLDT in creating inclusive, world-class dance experiences that will enrich the St. Louis community and attract more visitors to the city.
Saint Louis Dance Theatre Emerges as the New Face of Innovative Dance in the Gateway City
The stage is set for a dynamic new chapter in St. Louis dance! In a thrilling reveal at the May 15th St. Louis City SC game, The Big Muddy Dance Company unveiled its bold new identity as Saint Louis Dance Theatre. The name change ignites a renewed energy while honoring the city's pioneering spirit and rich artistic tapestry.