One of only a handful of presenting organizations in the nation dedicated exclusively to dance, TITAS/DANCE UNBOUND has earned national and international recognition for innovative and boundary-breaking programming, artistic excellence, and collaborative cultural partnerships. 

Since 1982, the organization founded by Tom Adams and Gene Leggett has been a vital leader and advocate for the arts, presenting over 625 live performances and 185 Dallas debuts by the most intriguing and influential artists from over 42 countries around the globe. 

In 2001, Charles Santos took the helm as Executive/Artistic Director and has led the organization in its mission by skillfully curating top dance presentations, developing artistic collaborations that foster a greater sense of community, and growing TITAS into an anchor arts organization in the Dallas Arts District. 

Twelve years ago, TITAS expanded its mission to commission new works and cultural collaborations. Since then, TITAS has commissioned 25 works, at least seven of which include DFW-based artists. Currently, 21 TITAS-commissioned works tour internationally, bringing national and international attention to Dallas’ creative economy and highlighting its support of new artistic work, artists, and the entire creative industry. 

TITAS is committed to igniting public support for the arts, increasing access to arts experiences, and encouraging arts learning for all ages. Connections to visiting artists are maximized through extensive community engagement and education programming, including post-show artist talkbacks, student performances, lecture demonstrations, master classes, internships, artist salons, outdoor dance classes, and workshops for special populations. Additionally, TITAS offers free and reduced-price tickets to historically underserved schools and community groups. 

TITAS is truly grateful to its loyal patrons, supporters, and partners and to the dedicated and diverse Board of Trustees that guide the organization. 

What we do together truly does make a difference. 

LaPluie – Jacoby&Pronk, CP2012 by Sharen Bradford, thedancingimage.com