(RE)IMAGINE

2024.2025 SEASON

A new dawn is upon us. And with it, a new spirit. A new purpose. A new name.

 Welcome to Saint Louis Dance Theatre! A dynamic arts organization dedicated to providing world-class contemporary dance performances and exhilarating theatre experiences in our great city. Our 24-25 (RE)Imagine Season is sure to astound, with an exceptional repertoire created by celebrated artists from around the globe, and intentional efforts to pull audiences closer to our movement. In this defining moment, we stand firmly on the values that have guided us here, as we are poised to:

(RE)Claim our identity through the lenses of creative justice and artistic excellence 

(RE)Build our brand, centering multiplicity and honoring our promise to be a safe space for bold artistic voices from diverse backgrounds.

(RE)Fine our vision and goals to inspire longstanding and new patrons.

In my third season as Artistic Director, I’m honored to welcome five very special works into our repertoire:
World Premiere : Jamar Roberts
World Premiere : Norbert De La Cruz III
Unfold : Robert Battle
Sechs Tänze : Jiří Kylián
Chaconne : José Limón

Honoring our commitment to innovation and collaboration, we are thrilled to partner with Jazz St. Louis to put an exciting new spin on Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker! Join us in December for an exciting blend of live music and dance as we (RE)Imagine a vibrant time in St Louis’ history, set to the backdrop of Ellington’s remarkable score.

We will round out our season with the return of Joshua Peugh’s spellbinding full evening work, My Dear Watson. This contemporary interpretation, featuring the mysterious character Sherlock Holmes, highlights a beautiful intersection of romance and murder mystery.  

Every moment behind the curtain is sure to captivate, every step is sure to inspire, and we will take every bow in celebration of the manifestation of our dreams. Come lose yourselves in this art!  

  • (RE)CLAIM

    FALL CONCERT : October 24-27, 2024
    At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre
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  • (RE)BUILD

    WINTER CONCERT : February 27-March 2, 2025
    At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre
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  • (RE)FINE

    SPRING CONCERT : May 29-June 1, 2025
    At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre
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  • THE MOVERS AND SHAKERS BALL

    October 26, 2024
    At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre
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  • ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER

    December 20-21, 2024
    At Chaminade's Skip Viragh Performing Arts Center
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  • TOUR DE DANCE

    MARCH 27, 2025
    Time slots vary for progressive dining and dancing showcase in the Grand Center Arts District
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(RE)CLAIM
FALL CONCERT

OCTOBER 24-27, 2024
At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre

To open our season, we are honored to present a collection of stunning works by cherished artists of varied generations: Robert Battle, (Miami, FL) following his 11-year tenure as Artistic Director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Battle shares his beloved duet Unfold set to “Depuis Le Jour” performed by the legendary opera singer, Leontyne Price. This program also features the 1942 solo Chaconne by dance pioneer José Limón (Culiacán, MX), blending the formal austerity of the traditional Mexican dance with the powerful emotion of the music. Finally, be the first to see world premiere works by Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd and renowned guest artist Jamar Roberts (Miami, FL), described by Dance Magazine as “a choreographic voice of uncommon force and originality.” See programming for each performance and purchase individual tickets HERE.

COMPANY PREMIERES:
Unfold : Robert Battle
Chaconne : José Limón

WORLD PREMIERES:
Kirven Douthit-Boyd
Jamar Roberts

REPERTOIRE:
DANCE : Kirven Douthit-Boyd
Come...the sun doesn’t wait : Omar Román de Jesús

MOVERS AND SHAKERS BALL

OCTOBER 26, 2024
At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre

Tickets and tables are now on sale for this magical evening, which includes admission to our Ball program of the (RE)Claim Fall Concert! To learn more or reserve your tickets, click HERE.

ELLINGTON/
STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER

DECEMBER 20-21, 2024
At Chaminade’s Skip Viragh Performing Arts Center

Looking for a new year-end tradition? Honoring our commitment to innovation and collaboration, we are thrilled to partner with Jazz St. Louis to put an exciting new spin on Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker! Join us in December for an exciting blend of live music and dance as we (RE)Imagine a vibrant time in St Louis’ history, set to the backdrop of Ellington and Strayhorn’s remarkable score. Tickets are on sale now!

(RE)BUILD
WINTER CONCERT

FEBRUARY 27-MARCH 2, 2025
At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre

Our winter concert will bring captivating evenings of dance to our audiences. Join us as we present 3 programs that highlight our journey towards new levels of artistic excellence and technical integrity! Be the first to witness the company premiere of the renowned Sechs Tänze by Jiří Kylián (Prague, CSR), who served as artistic director and house choreographer of Nederlands Dans Theater for more than thirty years.

COMPANY PREMIERE:
Sechs Tänze : Jiří Kylián

REPERTOIRE:
Chaconne : José Limón
Notes on a Farewell : Tommie-Waheed Evans
Unfold : Robert Battle
For Love’s Sake : Kirven Douthit-Boyd
The Calling : Jessica Lang
New Work : Jamar Roberts

TOUR DE DANCE

MARCH 27, 2025
In the Grand Center Arts District

A progressive dining and dance showcase event, featuring intimate dance vignettes from the 24/25 (RE)Imagine Season’s repertoire throughout the Grand Center arts district. Each performance is paired with curated bites and cocktails, giving each audience member an incredibly immersive experience and the chance to see the Walls off Washington mural exhibit, curated by Kranzberg Arts Foundation.

(RE)FINE
SPRING CONCERT

MAY 30-JUNE 1, 2025
At COCA’s Catherine B. Berges Theatre

To close our (RE)Imagine Season, our spring concert weekend will showcase the work of trailblazer creatives. Norbert De La Cruz III, (Bayombong Nueva Vizcaya, PH) the celebrated artist, returns to us for his second commission following the success of audience favorite Cloud 9 in 2022. This concert also marks the return of Joshua L. Peugh’s spellbinding full evening work, My Dear Watson. Peugh’s contemporary interpretation, featuring the mysterious character Sherlock Holmes, highlights a beautiful intersection of romance and murder mystery.

These two very special programs were curated to highlight our love for storytelling and our commitment to bringing world-class repertory to our community.

WORLD PREMIERE:
Norbert De La Cruz III

REPERTOIRE:
The Calling : Jessica Lang
Unfold : Robert Battle
Chaconne : José Limón
Sechs Tänze : Jiří Kylián
My Dear Watson : Joshua L. Peugh