Jacksonville Dance Theatre (JDT) is a professional contemporary modern dance company dedicated to artistic excellence, innovation, and community impact.

Founded in 2012, JDT creates and promotes dance locally, nationally, and internationally through performance, outreach, and education. Led by founding member and Artistic Director Rebecca R. Levy, the company has produced numerous home seasons, toured extensively, and co-produces its annual repertory concert in partnership with the historic Florida Theatre in downtown Jacksonville.

As the longest-standing professional modern dance company in Jacksonville, JDT remains committed to creating equitable opportunities in dance and inspiring audiences through dynamic, thought-provoking performances. Believing in the power of dance as a tool for education, storytelling, and wellness, JDT offers weekly classes at the Florida Ballet and through Beer and Ballet, LLC, along with Shape/Shift—a week-long summer intensive for pre-professional and professional dancers hosted at Florida State College at Jacksonville’s South Campus. The company also leads two cornerstone outreach programs: Creative Dance in Schools (CDIS), which provides in-school dance instruction for children and alternative learners, and EverMotion, a movement-based wellness initiative for older adults designed to foster connection, mobility, and joy.

JDT performs repertory works choreographed by its artistic director, resident choreographers, and commissioned artists, collaborating with nationally and internationally recognized choreographers as well as emerging and local voices. The company’s repertoire includes works from an array of artists whose perspectives and styles broaden JDT’s creative reach, bringing both innovative premieres and reimagined classics to the stage.

With a diverse ensemble and a dedication to artistic innovation, the company continues to broaden its style and impact, engaging communities and contributing to the cultural and economic vitality of Jacksonville and beyond.

JDT’s work is made possible through the support of dedicated sponsors, partners, and donors, including arts organizations, businesses, and community members whose contributions help sustain and grow the company’s impact. The organization remains deeply grateful for the continued partnerships, collaborations, and funding that have shaped its journey and fueled its mission since its founding.