The Repertoire
DDC's repertoire continually evolves and expands. Performances are tailored to accommodate various age groups and audiences. Most shows start with a high-energy, rhythmic hip-hop dance — to set a positive tone and engage the audience — and end in a joyful celebration of our diversity through an eclectic mix of cultural dances from around the world.
Repertoire topics focus on such issues as:
- Racism
- Poverty
- Violence
- Domestic Abuse
- Substance Abuse
- Gender Equality
- Racial Equality
- Unity
The Dances in Detail
Unity
The Unity Step Dance is a high-energy, up-tempo, rhythmic number that enlivens every show, brightens the mood and engages the audience. All ages.
Two Wings
Two Wings is a tender look at one person's struggle against a partner's dominance and shows the greater strength each can derive as equals in the relationship. Duet. Middle school and older - 7 minutes.
Poverty
This dance portrays a street person surviving on the fringes of society and offers a sobering insight into the greedy disregard more established members of society sometimes have for the impoverished. Fortunately, as seen in this dance, society does not have to remain uncaring. All ages -- 6 minutes.
The Multi-Cultural Dance
Recreated each year, this dance is based on the cultural background of the troupe members. Each performer provides a glimpse of a dance style from their culture. The troupe together shows the oneness of the world.
Drugs Peer Pressure
This dance shows how trying to fit in can lead to drug and alcohol use and shows that only superficial friendships are based on conforming. This dance asks students to be themselves. All ages - 7 minutes.
The Drug Dance
The Drug Dance portrays a young girl's plunge into the clutches of drugs and alcohol, her agonized attempts to regain control of her life and the unfortunate effects drug use has on the people who love her. At the end of the dance, through great effort, the young girl regains control of her life. All ages -- 6 minutes.
Racism
Racism combines creative dance with stylized theatrics. It shows both how children learn racism from adults and how adults can learn something from children. All ages -- 6 minutes.
Dream
This number is a stark and beautiful modern dance performed to an excerpt of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering the famous "I Have a Dream" speech. This bold dance is abundant in symbols promoting brotherhood, diversity and universal peace. All ages - 6 minutes.
Violence
Violence explores the extended reach of violence and its dangerous consequences for the perpetrator and the victims. This harrowing dance reveals that everyone is a victim of every act of violence. Middle school and older - 8 minutes.
Abuse
This dance depicts one family's struggle with domestic violence. The consequences of society's desire not to get involved are evident. Middle school and older - 6 minutes.
