“A Gift for Emma” Holiday Production
Denton Dance Conservatory (DDC) has been participating in our resident non-profit dance company’s production of “A Gift for Emma” for 27 years. The Denton City Contemporary Ballet provides the lead and soloist roles, while DDC students make up the rest of the cast. Auditions for the youngest roles (ages 3-8) are held at the studio the second Saturday in September. Our students that take “twice a week” ballet from ages 9+ learn choreography in class in order to perform onstage alongside professional dancers. The story, written and directed by Owner/Director, Lisa Racina-Torre, illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a young orphan girl, Emma, who’s only wish is to dance. Roles range from “Collector’s Dolls” to “Arabians” and from “Flowers” to “Butterflies.” With a cast of nearly 200 dancers, “A Gift for Emma” has become a holiday tradition for many families in the Denton area and surrounding communities. Our performance will be held at Texas Woman’s University’s Margo Jones Theater in Denton. Stay tuned for updates!
Save the Dates!
December 20th at 7:30pm and December 21st at 2:00pm, 2025
Links for Parents & Friends:
- CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!
- DDC DANCE FAMILIES–CLICK HERE TO ACCESS YOUR “A GIFT FOR EMMA” PORTAL!
- For directions from Dallas, Ft. Worth, East or South, CLICK HERE
- To purchase a program ad, PLEASE CLICK HERE! (Deadline is Oct 18th)
- To help us with “all things costumes,” PLEASE SIGN UP HERE!
- To volunteer as a CLASS MOM for the SATURDAY Show, CLICK HERE!
- To volunteer as a CLASS MOM for the SUNDAY Show, CLICK HERE!
- To help with FRONT OF HOUSE duties (flower bouquets, ushers, concession sales, etc.) CLICK HERE!
- To help us MOVE INTO THE THEATRE on MONDAY 12/15 OR MOVE OUT OF THE THEATRE on SUNDAY 12/21, CLICK HERE!
- Click here to order the DVD (only available until Dec. 31st)
- Click here for your 27th Anniversary “A Gift for Emma” holiday ornament (deadline to order November 3rd only while supplies last)
- Click here to order your dancer a rose bouquet ready for pickup at the theater just prior to showtime!
- Click here to order your “A Gift for Emma” commemorative COLOR Program for $5
The story, written and directed by Owner/Director, Lisa Racina-Torre, illustrates the challenges and triumphs of a young orphan girl, Emma, who’s only wish is to dance. Roles range from “Collector’s Dolls” to “Arabians” and from “Flowers” to “Butterflies.” With a cast of nearly 200 dancers, “A Gift for Emma” has become a holiday tradition for many families in the Denton area and surrounding communities. Our performance will be held at Texas Woman’s University’s Margo Jones Theater in Denton.