This February, a local nonprofit dance company is using movement to create connection.Early Era Collective is returning with Say That Again, a Black History Mon
Early Era Collective - "Say That". Saturday performance at Dougherty Arts Center. More info at earlyeracollective.org Photo © Earl McGehee, credit to @earlmcgehee, a Black History Month production that blends street and contemporary dance, live hip hop music, and spoken word.
The show runs February 19–21 and February 26–28, 2026 at 8 p.m. at the Dougherty Arts Center in Austin, TX. In its third iteration, Say That Again brings together movement, rhythm, and words to tell stories rooted in Black artistry and lived experience. The show centers dance forms developed by Black creators, including Hip Hop, House, West African dance, and Tap , creating an entertaining, fresh, and deeply thought-provoking experience for audiences to share. “Daniel and I created Say That Again not only because we strive to honor and celebrate Black culture and expression, but because we have a profound need as humans to gather. I love getting out of my house, off of my phone, and into a space where I can witness that we’re more similar than different. In Say That Again, you’ll see brand new dance collaborations, hear original poetry and music rooted in purpose, and feel a sense of shared humanity between performer and viewer as we break down the formality of the fourth wall.” -Stephanie Patrick, Artistic Director of Early Era Collective Co-produced by Patrick and Daniel Broxton, this year’s Say That Again continues Early Era Collective’s commitment to collaboration and community-centered storytelling. The production ends with our fan-favorite all-styles community freestyle, inviting audience members onstage for an unforgettable finale.Tickets are Pay-What-You-Wish to ensure that performance is accessible to all Austinites, with a minimum ticket price of $20 since 2018. The nonprofit says, no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Please reach out to: info@earlyeracollective.org if you need a lower-priced ticket.This production is made possible, in part, by support from the City of Austin Office of Arts, Culture, Music & Entertainment, the Artist Access Program, and East Side Performing Arts.is a nonprofit professional dance company based in Austin, Texas. We believe that professional creative work is strongest when collaboratively made by artists with a variety of training, expertise, lived experience, and world views. EEC is comprised of dancers , filmmakers, spoken word artists, actors, and singers. Our social justice art emphasizes personal stories over politics.Former Austin Police Chief Joseph Chacon, who stepped down from the Austin Police Department after a 25-year career, is one of four finalists to become the nextThe founder of an Austin-based water brand was sentenced to over four years in prison for defrauding investors of over $6 million.Todd O'Gara, the 46-year-old fAustin police are working to identifying two men suspected of using stolen credit cards at a Walmart and gas station in South Austin in December.The incident ocPolice respond to shoot/stab call in downtown Austin, one person injured One person was injured in a shooting or stabbing in downtown Austin Thursday afternoon, according to police.Austin Police Department officers and CapMetro Trans
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