Texas Ballet Theater has reached its first collective bargaining agreement with the American Guild of Musical Artists, marking the first time a North Texas dance company has reached a union contract in over 40 years.

Griff Braun, national organizing director of AGMA, said “this is an important step for dance and for union artists in the North Texas area.”

TBT dancers formed a union in 2023 and have been bargaining with the company for almost two years.

A Texas Ballet Theater spokesperson said in an email the company looks forward to launching a new season with the agreement in place.

“The agreement is a result of good faith efforts by both parties and reflects our unwavering commitment to fostering a collaborative, sustainable working environment, and upholding the highest standards of

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