Bernard H. Gaddis and Charmaine Hunter founded the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater in 2007. Gaddis, known internationally as both a gifted performer and an amazing choreographer, continues with the company with Associate Director Emeritus Kevin Gibbs. Las vegas media boasts, “LVCDT is a breath of fresh air to Las Vegas cultural dance scene.” “Gaddis company of dancers reflects the diversity of the local community and the world and brings electrifying performances of new neo-classical and modern ballets to the stage—they leave the audience with the sense joy and excitement by what they witnessed.”

Our Mission
Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater is dedicated to preserving and presenting the work of generations of great artists, choreographers and teachers, as well as, showcasing the work of emerging talent in a broad spectrum of dance styles. LVCDT seeks to maintain a world-class performing arts company, creating multicultural opportunities to build artistic bridges beyond our borders. Through educational outreach programs, LVCDT seeks out at-risk youth and provides a path to confidence, discipline, and excellence that will benefit the youth and their community way beyond their participation in the dance program.

LVCDT will bring the elegance, grace, discipline, and dignity that is dance to all classes, all cultures, all walks of life.

Our Vision
It is our vision that the Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater and its artists become distinguished ambassadors of America through the universal language of dance. Based in Las Vegas and proud to be part of its legend, we seek to bridge cultural divides and connect to art forms around the world using the powers of mind, body, and spirit, translated into dance.

Dance is the spoken word of movement and is part of the culture of almost every civilization in the world. Through the sharing of dance’s many rituals, we envision sharing Las Vegas with the world and bringing back a little of the world in return.