Dallas Dance Company is proud to announce that dancer Brandi Evans has been named the Company's Artistic Director.
"I'm delighted that Brandi has agreed to take on the Artistic Director role," said DDC Executive Director Michelle Davis. "As one of the Company's founding members, she truly understands the mission and purpose of the Company. Her creative choreography has always been a tremendous asset, but having her in this leadership role will take DDC to the next level."
 |
| Brandi Evans |
A member of DDC since 2004, Brandi earned an Associates degree from Kilgore College, where she was a member of the Rangerettes and served as Lieutenant, in addition to being a Swingster and Revels soloist. Following Kilgore, Brandi attended the University of Texas in Austin, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelors degree in Dance. She was a member of the Dance Repertory Theatre, the university's modern company, and served as a student leader and choreographer for Students Exhibiting Experimental Dance (S.E.E.D). Her collegiate accomplishments granted her the opportunity to perform in the 2000 George W. Bush inaugural ceremonies in Washington, D.C., the Miss Texas Pageant, the Cotton Bowl Classic, ACDFA Southeastern Conference in Atlanta, as well as train with reputable artists such as Bill T. Jones and Michael Foley. Brandi remains an active choreographer throughout Texas and is an adjudicator for such special events as Carnival Cruise Lines and Contest of Champions in Florida.
Brandi is a senior staff member and instructor for Starmakers Dance & Performance Company. She is currently the director of the Berkner High School Bandolera drill team in Richardson.
"I'm so proud to have been a part of this group for so long," Brandi said. "It has been an amazing journey of talent, adaptation and passionate dancers! I am extremely excited to be a part of it's lasting future!"
