Austin, TX — 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 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 (the original street style!), 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.
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Available now via TicketStripe
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.
Dougherty Arts Center | 1110 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
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SUPPORTED BY:
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.
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ABOUT EARLY ERA COLLECTIVE
Early Era Collective 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 (trained in contemporary, hip-hop, tap, and more), filmmakers, spoken word artists, actors, and singers. Our social justice art emphasizes personal stories over politics.