Back by popular demand, our St. Louis holiday tradition is set against the backdrop of the historic Gaslight Square entertainment district. The vibrant production is infused with jazz rhythms, transforming Tchaikovsky’s classic into a nightclub fantasy. Celebrating Billy Strayhorn’s genius, contemporary dance merges with live jazz to create a love story distinctively St. Louis. This production with Jazz St. Louis is choreographed by Kirven Douthit-Boyd, conducted by Victor Goines, and features special guest star Denise Thimes, along with a stunning set in collaboration with The Muny’s T3 Program and Peter & Margery Spack.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre launches its 15th anniversary Love Languages season presented by Paul and Kathleen Matecki with the Fall Series. This celebratory weekend includes four performances with two world premieres: a new work by STLDT Artistic Director Kirven Douthit-Boyd and Grassville by internationally acclaimed choreographer Annabelle Lopez Ochoa.

Saint Louis Dance Theatre (STLDT) unveils its 2025-2026 Love Languages season, presented by Paul and Kathleen Matecki, featuring innovative world premieres, beloved masterworks, and meaningful collaborations that celebrate movement as a universal language of human connection.