Bruce Wood Dance Dallas

The mission of Bruce Wood Dance Dallas (BWDD) is to present high–caliber, contemporary choreography that harnesses the power of dance to entertain, enrich, and heal. BWDD produces and licenses Wood’s repertoire; commissions new, relevant works by resident and guest choreographers; licenses masterworks; provides engagement to under-resourced populations; focuses on equity, equality, and inclusion; and contributes to enriching the quality of life in Dallas, the region, state, and nation.

Bruce Wood founded Bruce Wood Dance Company in Fort Worth in 1996. He ran the company until 2007. In 2010, Wood and current executive director Gayle Halperin relaunched the company as Bruce Wood Dance Project, in Dallas (under the same 501(c)(3) corporation). In fall 2024, the company was renamed Bruce Wood Dance Dallas.

Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra

The mission of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra is to inspire and cultivate excellence in youth through music education, ensemble building, and performance opportunities. We changed our mission roughly four years ago to more closely reflect a current version of GDYO's goals and programs. We believe that every child should have access to world-class music education in order to open greater opportunity for a well-rounded education, self-motivation and lasting friendships.

Shakespeare Dallas

For over 50 years, Shakespeare Dallas has brought classic theater to North Texas audiences. The company is best known for its bold, inclusive interpretations of Shakespeare’s works and its beloved Shakespeare in the Park series. With a deep commitment to access, Shakespeare Dallas removes barriers to participation through free and low-cost programming, serving more than 30,000 people annually through performances and education initiatives. From classrooms to open-air stages, the organization fosters connection, curiosity, and community through the power of language and storytelling.

Texas Winds Musical Outreach

Texas Winds Musical Outreach began in 1985 when Catherine Barr and members of her woodwind quintet discovered a new audience in a Dallas nursing home. The musicians’ desire to perform matched the residents’ need for human interaction. The mission of Texas Winds Musical Outreach is to engage, comfort, and celebrate the spirits of isolated seniors, hospital patients, veterans, and children in North Texas through live, professional musical performances. We provide concerts for seniors, head start, hospitals, and hospice. Each program focus allows us to provide high-quality musical performances that are tailored to our audience’s needs, interests, and abilities.