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Dominic Walsh Dance Theater (DWDT) was a contemporary dance company based in 
Dominic Walsh joined the Houston Ballet in 1989, rising to Principal Dancer in 1996. In 1998, he created Flames of Eros when Ben Stevenson invited him to choreograph on Houston Ballet. His work won him the
Dominic Walsh Dance Theater
{{authority control Dance companies in the United States Performing groups established in 2002 2002 establishments in Texas Dance in Texas Non-profit organizations based in Houston
Dominic Walsh Dance Theater (DWDT) was a contemporary dance company based in Houston, Texas
Houston (; ) is the most populous city in Texas, the most populous city in the Southern United States, the fourth-most populous city in the United States, and the sixth-most populous city in North America, with a population of 2,304,580 in ...
. Started by artistic director and former principal dancer for the Houston Ballet
Houston Ballet, operated by Houston Ballet Foundation, is a professional ballet company based in Houston, Texas. The company, consisting of 59 dancers, produces over 85 performances per year.
History
Tatiana Semenova (1955–1967)
Houston dev ...
, Dominic Walsh, DWDT ranged from progressive to classical choreography.
Dominic Walsh joined the Houston Ballet in 1989, rising to Principal Dancer in 1996. In 1998, he created Flames of Eros when Ben Stevenson invited him to choreograph on Houston Ballet. His work won him the Choo San Goh
Goh Choo San (; 14 September 1948 – 28 November 1987) was a Singaporean ballet dancer and choreographer whose decade-long association with The Washington Ballet brought that company international acclaim.
Childhood
The son of Goh Kim Lok (1904 ...
Award for Choreography. In 2002, he formed Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. In 2004, the company received the title of one of the top "25 to Watch" by Dance Magazine
''Dance Magazine'' is an American trade publication for dance published by the Macfadden Communications Group. It was first published in June 1927 as ''The American Dancer''. ''Dance Magazine'' has multiple sister publications, including ''Pointe' ...
.
Walsh closed DWDT in 2015 after 12 seasons. In December 2015, he launched a 200-page photo book, “Dominic Walsh Dance Theater,” that he created with company photographer Gabriella Nissen. The book features a collection of photos capturing moments from DWDT's repertoire.
Dancers
The dancers for 2011–2012 season were: * Domenico Luciano * Stefania Figliossi * Hana Sakai *Emily McLaughlin
Emily McLaughlin (December 1, 1928 – April 26, 1991) was an American actress, known for her long-standing role as original character Nurse Jessie Brewer on the daytime soap opera ''General Hospital'' from 1963 until 1991.
Early life
McLaugh ...
* Matthew Prescott
* Kathryn Thomas
* Antonio Carmena
This is a list of New York City Ballet dancers.
Principal dancers
Soloists
This is a list of New York City Ballet soloists.
Corps de ballet
The following is a list of the current members of the corps de ballet.
* Victor Abreu
* Devin Albe ...
* Carl Coomer
* Robert Dekkers
* Ashley Lynn Gilfix
References
External links
Dominic Walsh Dance Theater
{{authority control Dance companies in the United States Performing groups established in 2002 2002 establishments in Texas Dance in Texas Non-profit organizations based in Houston