About

Launched by Dominic Walsh in 2002, Dominic Walsh Dance Theater (DWDT) has been racking up accolades and honors since its inception, including being named Houston’s “Best Dance Company” by the Houston Press in 2011. DWDT has built a stellar reputation for taking the techniques and skills of classical ballet into more inventive territory.

The company’s diverse repertoire features works by Walsh and such iconic choreographers as Mauro Bigonzetti, Jiří Kylián, Matthew Bourne and Mats Ek, and its roster includes dancers of the highest caliber. In addition to producing a Houston season of performances and educational programs that enliven the senses, the company tours the U.S. and Europe. With its unique mix of innovation and collaboration, DWDT is one of the country’s leading contemporary ballet companies.