Christen brings a unique perspective to the role due to her deep roots with Dallas Black Dance Theater – DBDT, having served as a dancer with DBDT: Encore! for three seasons while simultaneously serving as rehearsal assistant for two of those seasons.
She subsequently served as Artistic Assistant for DBDT: Encore!, giving her an intimate understanding of the ensemble’s artistic mission and operations.
“I am so humbled to step into the role as Artistic Director of DBDT: Encore!” said Reyes. “My deep work with this next generation of young artists over the last 8 years, is the foundation of my inspiration to keep Encore! innovative, global, and inspirational for the company members and the future audiences alike.”