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Rêver. Sol y Luna Dance Company unites dance and circus arts. The show is for all ages and
works and performances by Reyie Delgado ( clowning arts/ modern dance), Erica Halligan- (sa
(Salsa), Choe Nasser (Weight Sharing/ Trapeze), Ben Kirsch (acrobatics/weight sharing) and J
arts). 7:00pm. Freneticore Theater, 5102 Navigation Blvd. Tickets: $10 dollars in advance/ $1
1641 or solylunadance@yahoo.com
Rêver. 7pm. See Above.
Bhakthi Margham - A Bharatanatyam Dance Performance. Nritya Dance Company, Presented
traditional South Indian dance accompanied by live orchestra from Bangalore. FREE! 4:00pm
Braeswood Blvd. RSVP for guaranteed seating At nadhi.margham.rsvp@gmail.com. Info: 713
http://sites.google.com/site/nadhithekkek/
Footloose. Royal Acadaemy of Fine Arts' Broadway Workshop Studio. Broadway Star Kevin C
King, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, The Wedding Singer, Rocky Horror Picture Show) returns to his
production of Footloose! Relive the box office movie smash in song and dance live on stage! 7
Forest Road. Tickets: $10. 281-480-1466 or www.royalacademyoffinearts.com
2009 Summer Intensive Showcase. Houston Ballet’s Ben Stevenson Academy. Along with sho
be performing works from the 2009 American Festival for the Arts World Premieres Concert. 8
Jacinto Community College-South, 13735 Beamer Road. Tickets: $10 for adults and $5 for stud
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) Tamarie Cooper. The
with Stages Repertory Theatre. Cooper’s new show takes the audience on a journey to the cen
risk!). Singing neurotransmitters, brainfarts, raging hormones, Tamarie’s inner child, id, and su
characters featured in this journey of self-discovery, science-style! 8pm. Stages Repertory The
Pay what you can; suggested ticket price is $25 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds
visit www.stagestheatre.com
Footloose. 7:30pm. See Above.
2009 Summer Intensive Showcase. 8pm. See Above.
CEREMONY. Performing Company: Horse Head Theatre. CEREMONY is a theatrical present
each Horse Head Theatre production. Horse Head Theatre invites you to imbibe in the savage
experience that will be exotic. altering. tantric. explosive. Bring noisemakers, drums, pots & pan
favorite outfit. 9pm – 2am; Doors open at 9pm; Ceremony is at Midnight; Party lasts until 2am.
Blvd. Tickets: Free admission; beverages available for suggested donation; guarantee your en
the Ceremony Club: $25 in advance gets you guaranteed entry, 5 drink tickets & a discount on
next show Red Light Winter; Ceremony Club is $30 at the door. Visit horseheadtheatre.org/tick
advance or call K.C. at 512.350.6156.
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Footloose. 7:30pm. See Above.
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Footloose. 2pm. See Above.
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Merce Cunningham and Robert Rauschenberg Memorial. The Menil Collection, ARTPIX, Micro
the Performing Arts (SPA) announce a memorial program honoring American artists Merce Cun
Rauschenberg (1925-2008). The outdoor event will present newly-available filmed performance
Company dancing the works Split Sides (2003) and Interscape (2000). 8pm. The Menil Collecti
Footloose. 7:30pm. See Above.
Frenetic Fringe Festival. Frenetic Theater. Featuring Houston’s cutting-edge dance, theater, m
Program 1: works by Liz Gilbert and Edith Pross, Jacqueline Nalett, Peter Craig, Loueva Smith
and Kutiman. 8pm. Frenetic Theater, 5102 Navigation Blvd. Tickets: $18 Door / $15 online. 83
Explosion 2009 Concert. Mahira Dance Company. Bollywood Shows 4 U. A Bollywood conce
Chauhan, and Hard Kaur. 8:30pm. Reliant Arena, 1 Reliant Park. Tickets: To purchase call B
information: www.mahiradance.com or www.bollywoodshows4u.com
Soulcheck. Come to Discovery Green in downtown Houston and experience sights and sounds
East, Africa and the U.S. through hip hop, a cappella, pop/rock, gospel, dancing, acrylic and sa
join in this non-denominational multi-cultural worship event or simply enjoy the night. FREE. 6
Busch Stage. 713.400.7336 or www.discoverygreen.com
Footloose. 7:30pm. See Above.
Frenetic Fringe Festival Program 1. 8pm. See Above.
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Low Lives. labotanica. Low Lives is a one-night exhibition of live performance-based works tra
projected in real time at three venues throughout the U.S.-- labotanica, Houston at Project Row
Diaspora Vibe Gallery, Miami. Low Lives examines works that explore the potential of performa
online broadcasting networks. These networks, though seldom utilized for performance art, pro
medium for presenting and viewing performances. The artists and artist collectives participating
performances from countries including Argentina, Austria, Canada, England, France, Germany
Vietnam and Wales. Houston artists include Y. E. Torres (ms.YET) & Sandy Ewen. 5-8pm. la
2521 Holman. Free! 786.280.7034 or http://www.labotanica.org/pressrelease_current.html
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Tejano Talent Showcase. Produced by HPL Express in Discovery Green. In recognition of Teja
invites all Tejano Music aficionados to showcase your musical abilities. Register before July 17
cg.martinez@cityofhouston.net. All ages welcome. Enjoy a picnic at the park with your family a
Style. There will also be a LowRider Car Exhibition! FREE. 2pm. Discvoery Green, Jones Law
Andrea and Bill White Promenade. 713.400.7336 or www.discoverygreen.com
City Dance Open House. City Dance. Featuring performances by City Dance Company and g
painting and food. Family-friendly. Free. City Dance Studio, 5411 Morningside Drive. 713/529
www.houstoncitydance.com
Footloose. 2pm. See Above.
Frenetic Fringe Festival Program 1. 8pm. See Above
Arte y Pureza Flamenco. Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. 8pm, seating
Restaurant, 6134 Richmond Ave. Tickets $30, includes dinner & show. To reserve seats, plea
3771
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Frenetic Fringe Festival. Frenetic Theater. Featuring Houston’s cutting-edge dance, theater, m
Program 2: works by Mary Ellen Whitworth and Erin Kidwell, Lydia Hance and Diana Weeks, P
Dovalina, Laura Harrison, and Toni Leago Valle. 8pm. Frenetic Theater, 5102 Navigation Blvd
832.426.4624 or www.freneticore.net
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Frenetic Fringe Festival Program 2. 8pm. See Above.
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
They, Who Sound. Sandy Ewen & ms. YET, Lucas Gorham & Erin Joyce. They, Who Sound is
music, free jazz, electro-acoustic improvisation, underground sounds, electronic noise, and mu
include two guitarists and two dancers - all improvised. 7-9:30pm. Avant Garden (Helios), 411
cover goes to performers. www.myspace.com/theywhosound or theywhosound@gmail.com
Frenetic Fringe Festival Program 2. 8pm. See Above.
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Frenetic Fringe Festival. Frenetic Theater. Featuring Houston’s cutting-edge dance, theater, m
Program 3: works by Mildred's Umbrella, FrenetiCore, Slump, Kinetic Architecture, Jere Pfister,
8pm. Frenetic Theater, 5102 Navigation Blvd. Tickets: $18 Door / $15 online. 832.426.4624 or
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Capoeira and Samba. Brazilian Arts Foundation. 12pm. Height Public Library, 1302 Heights B
Frenetic Fringe Festival Program 3. 8pm. See Above.
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
Frenetic Fringe Festival Anything Goes Night. A fast-paced, decidedly chaotic evening featurin
performance artists, followed by the Fringe Festival's closing night party and awards ceremony.
Dunstan, Margo Stutts Toombs, The Brazosport Laser Panthers, Anjaly Thakkar, Daniel Cosse
Frankiewicz, Keith Reynolds, Chris Rivera and Ilich Guardiola, Rebecca French and Massive Im
Navigation Blvd. Tickets: $18 Door / $15 online. 832.426.4624 or www.freneticore.net
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) Tamarie Cooper. The
with Stages Repertory Theatre. Cooper’s new show takes the audience on a journey to the cen
risk!). Singing neurotransmitters, brainfarts, raging hormones, Tamarie’s inner child, id, and su
characters featured in this journey of self-discovery, science-style! 8pm. Stages Repertory The
Pay what you can; suggested ticket price is $25 but no one will be turned away for lack of funds
www.stagestheatre.com
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LUMA Light Show. LUMA, the world's first human light show, has been seen on four continents
coast in the United States. LUMA brings cutting edge illuminated technology to the stage comb
from dance, magic, puppetry, rhythmic gymnastics, acrobatics and physics phenomenon. LUMA
we all have with lights from our yearly pilgrimage to fireworks shows in the summer to our revel
8:30pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. Free! 281.373.3386 or www.milleroutdoort
The Tamarie Cooper Show! Journey to the Center for My Brain (In 3D!) 8pm See Above.
City-Wide Dance Festival. Dance Houston. Annual festival featuring the diversity of Houston's
hop, ballroom, contemporary, and international dance. 8pm. The Wortham Center, Cullen Thea
$47.50, available online at www.dancehouston.org
Vibha Vibe. A multi-cultural dance performance including Salsa, Flamenco, Bollywood, Indian c
Bhangra styles. Showcasing Houston based professionals performing for children in need. 5:30
1415 Constitution Ave, Stafford, TX 77477. 832-640-0900 or www.vibe.vibha.org
LUMA Light Show. 8:30pm. See Above.
Theater District Day. Travesty Dance Group performs for Theater District Day downtown. 1:00
Performing Arts, 800 Bagby, FREE! www.travestydancegroup.org
Brazilian Arts Foundation. 2pm. Fiesta Market, Mason Rd, Katy TX. Free! 713.862.3300 or w
Cuadro La Tempestad. Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. Cante - Mariso
Jolla, Nadia y Eya, Toque - Guillermo Serpas. 8pm. Cafe Byblos Restaurant, 6134 Richmond.
call 713.899.3771
Houston Brazilian Festival. Brazilian Arts Foundation Band and Ensemble, and featured artists
Brazilian Festival themed “Discover Brazil” is Houston’s first and only festival dedicated to explo
life and culture of Brazil. The Event will showcase dance, art, history, cultural performances an
4-10pm. Jones Plaza Downtown, Louisiana @ Capitol. Tickets: $10. 713.862.3300 or www.h
Bollywood Blast 2009. Samskri Society for the Indian Performing Arts. Enjoy the songs and da
Bollywood! Enjoy an entertaining evening with the entire family. 8pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre,
281.373.3386 or www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Manon. Houston Ballet. A modern classic, Manon charts the romantic adventures of an irresist
one true love, the impoverished student Des Grieux, from the demi monde of Paris to the bayou
created a brilliant dance drama that explores the relationship between love, sex, and the corrup
and danger of Manon's central pas de deux have proven irresistible to audiences around the wo
most popular full-length ballets of the second half of the twentieth century. 7:30pm. Wortham C
Ave. Tickets: $35-$160; 713.227.2787 or www.houstonballet.org
On the Town. Presented by Bayou City Concert Musicals, celebrating it's 10th Anniversary of p
On the Town is the first professional rendering of this musical in Houston. It has such great cla
and "Lonely Town" and is about 3 sailors on shore leave. Choreographed by Krissy Richmond,
dancer. 7:30pm. Heinen Theatre, 3517 Austin at Holman. Tickets: $25 to $35. Box Office: 7
3660 or www.bayoucityconcertmusicals.org
Fresh Fest. UH Dance Ensemble and Travesty Dance Group. Presented by Fresh Arts Coaliti
TDG in an evening of several events at Discovery Green. FRESH FEST promotes the best and
and culture outside of the Theatre and Museum Districts including dance and theatrical perform
screenings after dark, an instrument petting zoo, a costume and dress up trunk, and other hand
- not to mention an educator´s preview and dance workshop. 6:30-10pm. Discovery Green Pa
www.fresharts.org
The Mozart Trilogy. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater presents T
Mozart with the Sarasota Ballet of Florida. Hailed as “…a stunning achievement,” Walsh’s awa
for Webb performed by Sarasota Ballet, Amadeus for Anita performed by DWDT, and Mozart p
scenic design by Houston artist Libbie Masterson, The Trilogy will transport you to a timeless n
Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. 713-652-3938 or www.dwdt.org
On the Town. 8pm. See Above.
Ballet Folklorico: A Journey of Two Cultures: Mexico & Bolivia. Ambassadors International Ball
Heritage in Houston with a spectacular performance showcasing the beauty and traditions of M
music and rhythmic Bolivian musicians will have audience members singing and dancing in the
be distributed to all children in the audience. 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive.
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Manon. 7:30pm. See Above.
The Mozart Trilogy. 8pm. See Above.
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On the Town. 8pm. See Above.
Manon. 2pm. See Above.
On the Town. 2pm and 7:30pm. See Above.
El Grito. Comité Patriotico Mexicano. A Mexican celebration featuring artists from Mexico, Mar
Festival starts at 3pm; stage show at 5pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. Free! 28
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
13th Annual Grand Taiko Festival. Kaminari Taiko of Houston, Inc. Spectacular Japanese Taik
energy movements to the beat of thunderous drums including the most powerful drum in Ameri
movements of authentic Japanese Classical dancing and other awesome guest artists for an ev
7:30pm Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. Free! 281.373.3386 or www.milleroutdoorth
Manon. 7:30pm. See Above.
13th Annual Grand Taiko Festival. 7:30pm. See Above.
Manon. 7:30pm. See Above.
Manon. 2pm. See Above.
Swing, Jive, Pop! Into Dance. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. Watch dance of all style
engage, entertain and enlighten students of all ages. Swing in the 30's, tap to "Singing in the Ra
Electric Slide into today! Students participate in an energy filled hour of dance, music, costume
information on fashion, games and toys. FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert D
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Without Boundaries. Houston Ballet. Houston Ballet’s fall repertory program features a world p
Welch to the music of Paul Hindemith alongside company premieres by two of the twentieth ce
European master Jiří Kylián’s Falling Angels is a mesmerizing study in motion and minimalism
Set to a pulsating score by Philip Glass, In the Upper Room is a signature work for Twyla Tharp
energy of modern dance with the speed and aerial dexterity of a more classical language. 7:30
Theater, 501 Texas Ave. Tickets: $17-$145; 713.227.2787 or www.houstonballet.org
Visionz....From the Artist Showcase. Sweft Feet Dance Company. Visionz is an event for perfo
poetry, music etc. It provides performing artists with an opportunity to showcase their art in fron
8pm. Club Bam Bou, 2540 University Dr. Cover: $12; 18 and up. .
15th Annual Weekend of Texas Contemporary Dance. Dance Source Houston. A dance festiva
of choreographic styles set to a variety of music, including Amy Ell’s gravity defying ariel dance
dance-on-film, Tetjusin; and Polly Motley’s Charmed Romantics, performed by the Atlanta/Hous
Company. Other works include Caleb Mitchell’s Stirring Simple Gifts in Shades of Blue, perform
Company; Excerpt from Village of Waltz - Hope Stone’s upcoming concert; Across the Waters b
Different Same Old Thing by HIStory Dance Company, and Dichtomy, a work by Spencer Gavi
Georgudis and Lindsey McGill. Works from outside of Houston include American Repertory En
REDDance’s Habit is a Cable. 8pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive. FREE! 713/2
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Dance Around the World. Dance Source Houston. A special family matinee performance featu
Arts Company. 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive. Tickets: FREE! 713/224-32
Marvelous China - A Multi Art Show from China. US-China Service Center. A five hour multi-art
traditional opera, acrobats, chorus, oriental musical instruments, Kung Fu, ethnic costume show
Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive. Free! 281.373.3386 or www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Without Boundaries. 7:30pm. See Above.
15th Annual Weekend of Texas Contemporary Dance. 8pm. See Above.
Without Boundaries. 2pm. See Above.
Cuadro La Tempestad. Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. Cuadro La Te
traditions of flamenco with unparalleled authenticity. With fiery and explosive dancing, no-frills
playing, the Cuadro allows audiences to experience the dark and unique essence of true "duen
Baile - Tempestad, La Jolla, Nadia y Eya, Toque - Guillermo Serpas and special guests La Zam
Byblos Restaurant, 6134 Richmond. Cover $6, for reservations, please call 713 899 3771
Red Block Bash. Performed by the UH Dance Ensemble. Presented by Blaffer Student Assoc
for Choreography. Featuring dances inspired by the works of Josephine Meckseper and Jon P
UH Main Campus, 120 Fine Arts Building. FREE! http://www.class.uh.edu/blaffer
Autumn Spectre. Divergence Vocal Theater. Contemporary art song in English, and piano & ha
inspired dance, & shadow puppetry. Music of Argento, Glass, M. Monk, Heggie, Britten, and m
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Alison Greene, Misha Penton, Michael Walsh. Stephen W. Jones, piano. Joanna Elliott Whitset
Timothy Evers, actor & original text. Toni Valle, dancer & choreographer. Megan Reilly: Design
Penton. Musical Director: Stephen W. Jones. Groovy, meet-the-artists reception to follow each
Presbyterian Church, 2119 Avalon Place. Tickets: $20; available online & at the door. www.div
Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company. Society for the Performing Arts. The color, beauty a
trademarks of this 85-member ensemble that celebrates the spirit of a culture through dance. B
techniques with traditional Ukrainian folk dance, founder Pavlo Virsky created a company that g
technically superb and innovative choreography. 8pm. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana St., Suite 100
or www.spahouston.org.
Without Boundaries. 7:30pm. See Above.
RAFA on Broadway. Royal Academy of Fine Arts' Broadway Studio Workshop. RAFA's Broad
review style show of famous showstopping music full of all styles of music and dance. Enjoy hi
Legally Blonde, Les Miserables, Hairspray, Spamalot, The Little Mermaid and more! This perfo
appearance by the Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. 7:30pm. The Oliver Theatre, 17170 M
480-1466 or www.royalacademyoffinearts.com
Without Boundaries. 7:30pm. See Above.
Autumn Spectre. 8pm. See Above.
RAFA on Broadway. 2pm. See Above.
Without Boundaries. 2pm. See Above.
My Name is Jenna. Deborah Quanaim. The faculty and staff at HCC Central Fine Arts would l
and heartfelt messages of sympathy we’ve received over death of our division chair Deborah Q
Houston’s dance community for 3 decades. Over the summer she choreographed her last work
set to the music of her long time collaborator, composer Mary Carol Warwick, and will performe
Concert. 7:30pm. Heinen Theatre, 3517 Austin at Holman. Free! Call 713-718-6570 for more
Chinese Culture through Dance. Dance of Asian America. Open your eyes to the rich cultural h
Chinese dances. The vast land of China consists of the Mainland and 56 ethnic sub-regions ea
directly reflect each group’s lifestyle and customs. This interactive performance involves audien
dance movements. FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive. 281.373.3386 o
Splendid China IV. Dance of Asian America. A showcase of the cultural riches China has to offe
new choreography will be presented in this international collaboration between nationally recog
the Shanghai Dance Company, Houston's only non-profit Chinese dance company, Dance of A
established Chinese dance school, Mitsi Dancing School. 8pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 100 Co
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Si Se Puede. Sandra Organ Dance Company. 8pm. Talento Bilingue de Houston, 333 South
77003. www.organdance.org
Ballet Folklorico: A Journey of Two Cultures: Mexico & Bolivia. Ambassadors International Balle
Heritage in Houston with a spectacular performance showcasing the beauty and traditions of M
music and rhythmic Bolivian musicians will have audience members singing and dancing in the
be distributed to all children in the audience. 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive.
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown. Featuring CORE Performance Company. CORE premieres
Houston’s downtown spaces with color and movement. 2pm. Bayou City Art Festival, Hermann
Tickets: Free with Festival admission, $10 adults, kids are free. 713-862-5530 or www.severald
Fusion in Sync: A site specific repertoire of our unique identity. Bay Area Houston Ballet & The
opportunity for healing through dance, performed in the outdoor, intimate and inspiring setting.
2009" by BAHBT ballet master Luis Fuente, as well as two pieces by renowned choreographer
"Contagious". The highlight of the evening will be a piece set by Cara Shanks which tells the st
June 3rd, 2009, in which 3 BAHBT company dancers were involved in a car accident with only
"You Turned My Mourning Into Dancing". 7:30pm and 10pm. Galaxy II Building, 455 East Med
Tickets: $15, 281.480.1617. www.bahbt.org
Si Se Puede. 8pm. See Above.
Splendid China IV. 8pm. See Above.
Padma Bhushan Alarmel Valli. Samskriti Society for Indian Performing Arts. "To call Alarmel V
Bharatanatyam is indeed not inappropriate. As part of the Hammoniale Festival at Kampnagel,
masterpieces of this classical Indian dance form…Even the angels could not have danced mor
age-old Bharatanatyam gains eternal validity. Monika Fabry – Hamburg. 6pm. Zilkha Hall, 800
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25 & $15. For tickets and additional information: www.samskritihouston.org or tickets2events.co
832.275.9658.
Dia de la Hispanidad: Day of the Hispanic World. Institute of Hispanic Culture of Houston. In ce
World, the Institute of Hispanic Culture presents a professional theatrical production of folkloric
Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive. Free! 281.373.3386 or www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Bayou City Art Festival Downtown. Featuring CORE Performance Company. 2pm. See Abov
African Folklore and Fairytales. Second Generation Dance. Join Second Generation Dance Co
myths of deepest Africa in their production of African Folklore and Fairytales. Visit with Anansi a
Africans, find out what lessons tortoise taught eagle, find out why the cheetah’s cheeks are stai
women from ancient times to the present day reflected through dance, reminding us all that we
From Queen Nzinga in her role as liberator of Angola; to Harriet Tubman. This performance wil
Miller Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive. Free! 281.373.3386 or www.milleroutdoortheatre.co
Tap Kids. Miller Theatre Advisory Board. A long cherished American art form sizzles with conte
Stage Originals' stage show. Created in 2002 by choreographer Lisa Hopkins and composer Ph
more than 30 states in the US as well as touring internationally in Mexico and Holland. 11am &
100 Concert Drive. Free! 281.373.3386 or www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
1909-2009: The Great Collaborators of the Ballet Russes. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. DW
of the Ballets Russes. Under Sergei Diaghilev, this revolutionary company drew upon the geniu
choreographers and dancers to produce groundbreaking productions that redefined classical da
his 21st century take on classics from that era—The Dying Swan, The Afternoon of a Faun, Le
Firebird featuring Paris Opera Ballet Etóile Marie-Agnès Gillot. 7:30pm. Hobby Center for the P
Bagby Street. Tickets: $24 and up. Box Office: 713.315.2525. Info: 713.652.3938 or www.dw
Memoirs of the Sistahood / Chapter Two: House. Becky Valls and Babette Beaullieau. The Be
multi-media production based on their shared memories of home in 1950s Louisiana. Chapter T
Memoirs of the Sistahood series of collaborative works with choreography by Becky Beaullieu V
Babette Beaullieu of New Orleans, and film by Deborah Schildt of Anchorage. Through choreog
the dancers layers of images, and ideas flush out the sister’s memories of the chaos of growin
its shared spaces, and private places. The performance touches on the social-economic aspec
both past and present, and comments on the “stuff” we possess and what we truly value. Humo
1950s housewife dances with a box of Cornflakes and gives the audience pointers on how to b
promises to give the audience food for thought (or to choke on) as it examines our needs for po
a “home”. 8pm. Barnevelder Theatre, 2201 Preston. 713.529.1819 or www.barnevelder.org
Richard Alston Dance Company. SPA. Called “the finest choreographer the British modern-da
New York Times and “a choreographer for whom every dance is a love affair with his chosen m
Richard Alston brings his phenomenal company to Houston for the first time. In a synthesis of e
lighting and lyrical music, Alston’s dances are unforgettable for their purity. 8pm. Wortham Cen
713.227.4SPA. or www.spahouston.org
1909-2009: The Great Collaborators of the Ballet Russes. 7:30pm. See Above.
Heaven. Morgan Thorson. Heaven is an extraordinary collaboration between Minneapolis-base
the band, LOW (Alan Sparhawk and Mimi Parker), lighting designer Lenore Doxsee and visual
Ramstad. Thorson researched all manners of ecstatic transformation in religious forms, rituals a
create sublime revelations for all—audience members, dancers, believers, non-believers, danc
DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway. Tickets: Pay what you want! 713.335.3445 or www.divers
1909-2009: The Great Collaborators of the Ballet Russes. 7:30pm. See Above.
Heaven. 8pm. See Above
Memoirs of the Sistahood / Chapter Two: House. 8pm. See Above.
Dance Infusion. Uptown Dance Company. With guest company, Revolve Dance Company. T
performance by Uptown Dance Company II. The concert will range from contemporary ballet, t
by local, national, and international choreographers, including famed Broadway choreographer
Paola Georgudis, Alex and Victoria Arizpe, and Ray Dones. Pre-performance 5:30pm. 6:00pm
Arts, 800 Bagby. Tickets: $50 (includes On-Stage Champagne Reception), $42, $32, and $22
senior/student discount on all tickets. 713-315-2525 or www.thehobbycenter.org
Del Espadín Baile Español. Miller Theatre Advisory Board. This exciting, interactive program e
the three categories of Spanish Dance: folk, classical, and flamenco. Spanish regional dance is
folk dance of Seville. The “Paso Doble,” with its intricate castanet work and classical music, por
Flamenco, the dance of the Spanish gypsies, is expressed in the “Tango Gitano” where traditio
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FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive. Free! 281.373.3386 or www.millerou
Village of Waltz. Hope Stone, Inc. The world premier of choreographer Jane Weiner’s evening
Stone Dance, a company of 12 dancers and performers, joins forces with musician Peter Jones
exquisite dance. The evening will consist of all live music composed and directed by Peter Jon
Trevino-Godfrey. Lighting design by, Bessie Award winning designer, Roma Flowers and set de
Wortham Center, Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave. Tickets: $25; 713.526.1907 or www.hopesto
Memoirs of the Sistahood / Chapter Two: House. 8pm. See Above.
Memoirs of the Sistahood / Chapter Two: House. 8pm. See Above.
Village of Waltz. 8pm. See Above.
Bana Ba Bapala & African Songs. Kuumba House "Bana Ba Bapala," which means "children
presentation of South African songs, drumming, and dancing. Dancers depict a typical Saturda
includes babysitting, cooking, cleaning, and most importantly playing! Students learn accompan
appreciation for South African culture and its communicative use of dance. Also, students are in
songs from many cultures, such as rounds, medleys, chants, and other types of a cappella mus
featuring an itinerary of work songs, lullabies, children's songs, and travel songs, each highlight
FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre. 100 Concert Drive. Free! 281.373.3386 or www.millerou
Swing, Jive, Pop! Into Dance. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. Watch dance of all style
engage, entertain and enlighten students of all ages. Swing in the 30's, tap to "Singing in the R
Electric Slide into today! Students participate in an energy filled hour of dance, music, costume
information on fashion, games and toys. FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert D
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Cuadro La Tempestad. Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. Cuadro La Te
traditions of flamenco with unparalleled authenticity. With special guests Solo Sevillanas. 8:30
Richmond. Cover $6, for reservations, please call 713.899.3771
3 Short Films. Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble. The Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble w
Outside, our latest short featuring the music of Tim Hagans and created in collaboration with th
jazz ensemble based in Luleå, Sweden. Filmed on location in Luleå, Get Outside, will be shown
by the Michele Brangwen Dance Ensemble in Sweden in December 2009. Confusion of Angels
featuring music by Thomas Helton. The dance, designed specifically for sculptor Barnett Newm
Pool, was created in response to the growing number of casualties in the Middle East. Sanctua
Paynter, is a short film that explores the idea that a fragment of movement or sound can have a
perhaps our unfinished thoughts and actions have a power and beauty we don't realize. The film
Meet-the-Artists Reception. 8 to 10pm. Film Showing is from 8:30 to 9:05 p.m. Free! The Arter
Prospect. www. brangwendance.org
Fall for Dance. Ad Deum. News works by Randall Flinn, Christina Schanta, Priscilla Murphy a
Houston Met Dance Company (Friday only, October 30) and Revolve Dance Company (Sunda
Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex 2201 Preston. Tickets: $15 general admission, RSVP ti
info@danceaddeum.com or call 713.626.5050.
The Legend of Yin and Yang. Worldwide Stage Inc. A heartfelt musical story of conflict, coope
production portrays a creative world without boundaries. The original story is told by guest artis
local favorite hip hop crew Wyld Styl. 2pm & 8pm. Morris Cultural Arts Center, Houston Baptist
Tickets: $28-$48. Special $15 Tickets for Houston Dancers: Special discount at the Ground Fl
promo code: 13HOUCC9. Book online at www.yinyangshow.com, click on student price and us
the price from $28 to $15. Limited supply. Book now. Info: www.yinyangshow.com or 281.239.8
The Legend of Yin and Yang. 2pm & 8pm. See Above.
Fall for Dance. 3pm. See Above.
Pesos & Piñatas. Psophonia Dance Company. A fun and entertaining performance based on
traditions. From Piñatas, Cinco de Mayo, Mexican Independence Day to Tortillas and Tamales,
things that that are a part of the Mexican Heritage we celebrate today! FREE! 11am. Miller Ou
281.373.3386 or www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
The Recycle Club (preview). Travesty Dance Group. Travesty Dance Group presents an even
(directed by Karen Stokes) based on the concept that all things can be recycled . . . even dance
performance only. 8pm. Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex, 2201 Preston. Tickets: $15. B
Info: (832)794-5815 or www.travestydancegroup.org
The Recycle Club Travesty Dance Group. (one night only show & event). Performance, party (
by TDG), food, & drinks. The Recycle Club will have a limited discount ticket option for audienc
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brown paper grocery bags full of (clean) used clothes that will be used in performance and then
at 8pm. Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex, 2201 Preston. Tickets: $35. Box Office: 713.52
www.travestydancegroup.org
Taking It to the Streets. Soul Street* (formerly Fly Dance Company). They fly through the air w
en pointe while semi-crouched in high-top sneakers! Catch the excitement of Street Dance as t
demonstrate their varied styles and discuss the distinctive features and origins of each dance. F
Break Dance and the multi-component form of hip-hop, students learn how these styles develo
exciting participatory activities, find out what happens when today's diverse dance styles meet
composer Antonio Vivaldi! FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. 281.373.
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Trey McIntyre Project. SPA. Led by Houston Ballet’s former choreographic associate, this grou
company makes its Houston debut. What makes Trey McIntyre’s choreography unique is “in the
He makes “brainy choices about a dance’s tempo, harmony and timbre.” Among other dances,
latest work (serious), a trio set to the music of Henry Cowell. 8pm. Wortham Center, Cullen The
713.227.4SPA. or www.spahouston.org
Bellas Danzas. Dance Houston. Bellas Danzas Latin Dance festival con Funk will include flam
merengue, kumbia, cha cha, samba, afro-caribbean. Dance Houston is eager to unveil its "con
dance companies performing young innovative Latin dances with a mix of street smart. This fes
fun, exciting and for the entire family; all that is required is that you bring your inner rhythm. Fe
at 7pm. Neighborhood Centers Inc. - Ripley House, 4410 Navigation. Tickets: $15 General adm
sale thru Friday, November 13. 713.526.1049 or www.dancehouston.org
Quirky Works Texas. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. Houston Metropolitan Dance Co
Travesty Dance Group and CORE Performance Company as it continues its Fall tradition of pre
dance with Quirky Works Texas. The program features three works created for the company in
Soul by Randall Flinn; Elevated by Salim Gauwloos; and History by Braham Logan Crane. Gu
Group/Houston and CORE Performance Company each perform a work on the evening progra
Center, 501 Texas . Tickets: $10-35. 713-522-6375 or www.houstonmetdance.org
Fieldwork Showcase. Several Dancers Core. Come see art by local artists who have participa
storytelling, video, choreography... Fieldwork is a rigorous weekly workshop designed to help a
information about their work. For ten weeks, artists show developing work(s) and receive hones
peers. At the end of the ten weeks, artists emerge with an increased ability to articulate their vi
informed by diverse feedback. Fieldwork is for independent artists who would like to break throu
and who are interested in growing their work with a supportive circle of peer artists. 6-7:30pm. B
Complex, 2201 Preston Street. 713.862.5530
Houston Ballet II. Houston Ballet II will perform Garrett Smith’s Den III, an exciting and edgy w
of Tielman Susato with eye-catching costumes by Travis Halsey; Stanton Welch’s energetic ea
of classical dance set to music by Antonio Vivaldi that explores emotions through the colors of
of the body); and to showcase Houston Ballet II’s classical technique is the extravagant love sto
Marius Petipa. Following this performance will be a screening of the classic film The Red Shoe
Busch Stage. 713.400.7336 or www.discoverygreen.com
Premiere of A Touring Taste of Dance Salad Festival. Featuring ten professional international c
Salad Festival 2009. Presented by Houston International Dance Coalition/ Dance Salad Festiv
Fine Arts/Houston. A 90-minute film presentation of highlights from Dance Salad Festival 2009
reception. 6:30pm. Museum of Fine Arts/Houston, Brown Auditorium, The Carolyn Wiess Law
info@ dancesalad.org (please allow at least 2 working days for response) or www.dancesalad.
Flirting with Gravity. University of Houston Center for Choreography. New Works performed an
of Theatre & Dance Students. 7:30pm. Quintero Theatre, UH Central Campus, 133 CWM Cen
or www.theatre.uh.edu
IN HABIT. Rice University Dance Program. Join Rice Dance Theatre for Fall 2009 Dance Perf
choreography showcase featuring new dance works by Emily Jacob, Prudence Sun, Dina Yang
Zakhidova, Claudia Casbarian, Stephanie Dunlop and Guest Choreographer Leslie Scates. Th
dancing for your viewing pleasure. 7:30pm. Barbara and David Gibbs Recreation and Wellnes
Entrance 20 off of Rice Boulevard. Tickets: General $7; students $5. Tickets can be reserved b
calling 713.348.5773. Seating is limited; reservations are encouraged. www.rice.edu/dance
Joy To The World: The Turning Seasons. HCC Central Dance and The World Dance Institute o
concert honoring the lively traditions of ancient civilizations cultures that are still inspiring dance
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program includes dances of Japan, Western Europe, Hawai'i and India. Central’s World Dance
including students from the Anjali Center for the Performing Arts with guest soloist, Mahesh Ma
Hula Umoumou; Houston’s school of Hawai’ian Culture, led by Kumu Hula Keli'i Frank Chang.
Austin at Holman. Tickets: $5 students and seniors, $8 general. 713.718.6570.
Mosaic. Revolve Dance Company. New works by co-Directors Amy Cain & Dawn Dippel. Gues
Company and Ad Deum Dance Company. 8pm. Barnavelder Theatre, 2201 Preston. Tickets: w
281.363.2475.
Visionz….from the Artists Showcase. Arts Life Entertainment. Dancers, musicians, spoken wor
House of Dereon, 2204 Crawford St. Cover: $20, cash only. Cash bar for 21+. 832.275.9680 o
Flirting with Gravity. 7:30pm. See Above.
Flirting with Gravity. 7:30pm. See Above.
Joy To The World: The Turning Seasons. 7:30pm. See Above.
Mosaic. 8pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. Featuring glorious scenery and costumes by Tony Award-win
Stevenson's breathtaking production of The Nutcracker is, in the words of The Houston Chronic
entertainment." Set in nineteenth century Germany, the ballet opens at a charming Christmas p
Drosselmeyer gives his little niece Clara a magical toy that takes her on an unforgettable journe
grows to a towering forty feet in the first act to the cooks who fly magically through the air in the
to enchant audiences of all ages. 7:30pm. Wortham Center, Brown Theater, 501 Texas Ave. T
www.houstonballet.org
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker Suite. Uptown Dance Company II. Take this unique holiday opportunity to enjo
includes tea and treats. Adults and children of all ages are welcome for this one hour dazzling
Dance Company II with professional guest artists and students from Uptown Dance Centre. 6:3
Shadyvilla Lane. Tickets: $40 per person / $320 per table (8 seats per table). 713.686.0334 o
Inspirations. Lone Star College-Kingwood. Contemporary dance works by faculty, the LSC-King
guest artists. 7:30pm. SFA Performing Arts Theatre, 20000 Kingwood Drive, Kingwood, Texas
door. For more information, call 281.312.1532.
The Nutcracker Suite. Uptown Dance Company II. 6:30pm. See Above.
Bowfire Holiday Heart Strings. Society for the Performing Arts. Bowfire Holiday Heart Strings m
twist! Celebrate the festive season with some of the world's greatest fiddlers and violinists in ma
you have never seen. Get ready for a Ho Ho Ho Down! Holiday Heart Strings includes all-time
Nutcracker Suite,” “Sleigh Ride,” “So This Is Christmas,” “Dreydl, Dreydl, Dreydl,” and “The Chr
well as the best of Bowfire that audiences have come to love from its years of touring and perfo
Louisiana St. Suite 100. www.spahouston.org or 713.227.4SPA.
The Formers. Suchu Dance. A new evening-length dance theatre premiere. 8pm. Barneveld
Tickets: $10 - $18. 713.529.1819 or www.suchudance.org
The Nutcracker Suite. Uptown Dance Company II. 6:30pm. See Above.
Letters You Wrote. Dancepatheatre. This collaboration with the Foundation for Modern Music i
real people to their family members, 1945-1965, which will be brought to life with dancing, letter
accompaniment. 8pm. The Artery, 5401 Jackson @ Prospect. Tickets $10 advance or $12 at
reception. 713.524.6545, www.dancepath.com or tickets@dancepath.com.
Jubilee of Dance: 40th Anniversary Celebration. Houston Ballet. Houston Ballet celebrates its
a one-night only program. Performances will include: solo and pas de deux performances from
Mireille Hassenboehler, Melody Herrera, Connor Walsh, Sara Webb, Nicholas Leschke and Ke
ballets will be performed, including: Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch’s 1996 work
and his 2000 work Fingerprints. The 2009 Jubilee of Dance will also pay tribute to Barbara Bea
December 2009. In honor of her final performance, Ms. Bears will dance The Dying Swan. 7:3
Theater Center, 501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street. Tickets: $17 and up. 713-227-2787 or ww
The Nutcracker. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. BAHBT presents the timeless classic ho
to dazzle ballet lovers of all ages. The Bay Area's own professional company is proud to prese
wonderment and holiday cheer. 7:30pm. University of Houston Clear Lake's Bayou Theatre, 2
$35. 281-480-1617 or www.bahbt.org
The Nutcracker Suite. Uptown Dance Company II. 7pm. See Above.
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The Formers. Suchu Dance. 8pm. See Above.
Samba Nights in the Heights. Brazilian Arts Foundation Band and Ensemble. A series of even
Brazilian Music, Dance, and Culture. Warm up with live Brazilian percussion and an intro Samb
music and a dynamic capoeira demonstration. 7-11pm. Brazilian Arts Foundation, 1133 E. 11t
or www.brazilianarts.org
The Nutcracker. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker Suite. Uptown Dance Company II. 11am, 3pm, and 7pm. See Above
The Formers. Suchu Dance. 8pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. 2pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker Suite. Uptown Dance Company II. 2pm and 6pm. See Above.
HSPVA Fall Dance Concert. HSPVA Concert Dancers. HSPVA Dance Department. Faculty and
performance featuring, contemporary ballet, jazz and modern dance repertory. 7pm. Denney Th
713.942.1965 or www.hspva.org
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 7:30pm. See Above.
HSPVA Fall Dance Concert. 7pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 7:30pm. See Above.
The Formers. 8pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Festival Ballet. This production is very special, as it will include some of the m
the Greater Houston area. Open auditions took place in September across the Houston area. T
production of this scale is thrilling for the young dancers and an experience they will treasure. A
Nutcracker features the best in professional Guest Artists and local area dancers. The Guest A
Kozadayev as the Sugar Caviler. 4pm. Lone Star College-Montgomery, 3200 College Park Driv
be purchased at 832.592.7360 or www.festivalballethouston.org
Aerial Views, Grids & Excursions: A Mixed Media Event. NoVoDaDa, and Farrell Dyde Dance
Callaway. A new untitled solo created and performed by Farrell Dyde. A special showing of thr
Hollis with Nickolas Galmiche and Bernie Wilson. Live music by the Club Kings (Dave Haley, S
Gallery Show: 4:30–8pm. Performance by Farrell Dyde: 6:30-6:45pm. Midtown Houston at 322
Streets & across from 24 Hour Fitness). Free!
Open House Performance. The Houston Met Too. The Houston Met Too Youth Company is h
Come Support the Houston Met Too in their end of the year show! 7pm. Houston Met Dance C
Free! 713.522.6375
The Nutcracker. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Formers. 8pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. 2pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Formers. 8pm. See Above.
Cuadro La Tempestad. Del Espadin Flamenco & Spanish Dance Academy, Inc. Cuadro La Te
traditions of flamenco with unparalleled authenticity. Cante - Marisol Monasterio, Baile - Tempe
Guillermo Serpas. With special guests Solo Sevillanas. 8:30pm. Cafe Byblos Restaurant, 6134
reservations, please call 713.899.3771
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 7:30pm. See Above.
Amahl and the Night Visitors. Sandra Organ Dance Company. Amahl and the Night Visitors” is
shepherd boy and his mother who receive into their home three journeying wise men following
ensue! The 45-minute performance is sung in English with original choreography by James Se
Language (ASL) into the dancers’ movements. This season’s performances will be presented w
artist from James Sewell Ballet, and Houston native Chris Hannon as one of its “Wise Men”. 2:
Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby. www.organdance.org
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
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Amahl and the Night Visitors. 2:30pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
Shen Yun Performing Arts World Tour. Inspired by the spirit of an ancient culture, Shen Yun Pe
Chinese dance and music in a gloriously colorful and exhilarating show. The company’s master
routines range from grand classical processions to ethnic and folk dances, with gorgeously cos
synchronized patterns. Its themes are drawn from the pages of history as well as our world toda
Tickets: $30-$150; ticketmaster.com
or 1-800-745-3000.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
Shen Yun Performing Arts World Tour. 8pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
Shen Yun Performing Arts World Tour. 8pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm. See Above.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
Redefinition: An Artistic Experience. In collaboration with the Community Artists' Collective. Red
returns to Houston for the sixth year. The multi-media evening of entertainment, education, cult
represents the finest of the Houston artistic community. The event includes modern dance, spo
exhibition that brings together more than 35 artists in one night. The art exhibition begins at 6 p
Theatre, 3535 Main. Tickets: $10 prior to the show and $15 at the door. For more information c
www.redefinitionexperience.com.
The Nutcracker. Houston Ballet. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
I Believe in Music. Exclamation Dance Company. A diverse platter of modern and jazz works
Powell Associate Director of Ailey 2, Kenneth Epting Artistic Director of Exclamation Dance Com
Walker of Ailey 2. Exclamation Dance Company uses strength, tempo, and technique to take th
journey. This concert is sponsored in part by Houston Arts Alliance. 7:30pm. Episcopal High Sc
Adults and $10 students. 713.856.8084 or kennethepting@comcast.net.
Jordan Fuchs Company. Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex. The Jordan Fuchs Company
theatre, performed in-the-round, with a surreal sonic environment that is generated live. The pr
Strange Planet. 8pm. Barnevelder Movment/Arts Complex, 2201 Preston St. Tickets: $18 at t
purchasing 24 hrs in advance. 713.529.1819 or info@barnevelder.org. More information at www
Mark Morris Dance Group. Society for the Performing Arts. The New York Times calls Mark Mo
influential choreographer alive, and indisputably the most musical.” For its SPA performances,
Excursions with music by Samuel Barber; the tour de force Going Away Party to the music of B
the powerful Italian Concerto, danced to the J.S. Bach score; and the astonishing Grand Duo, c
of the late 20th century” (The Guardian) with music by Lou Harrison. 8pm. Wortham Center's C
Tickets: $22-$57. 713.227.4SPA or www.spahouston.org.
Jordan Fuchs Company. 8pm. See Above.
Mark Morris Dance Group. 8pm. See Above.
Around the World in Seven Dances. Houston Ballet II. Presented by Jewish Community Cent
Theatre, Celebrating 30 Years, in collaboration with the Children’s Performing Arts Series. Hou
Seven Dances: teaches the history, culture and music of the seven continents through ballet. T
from Konservatoriet, The Nutcracker, and Long and Winding Road. At the end of the performan
question and answer session where all the dancers are introduced. 3:00pm. Kaplan Theatre, I
5601 S. Braeswood. Box Office: 713.551.7255. Information: 713.729.3200, ext. 3223 or www
Jordan Fuchs Company. 7pm. See Above.
Voyeur. Clare Dyson. Voyeur explores notions of intimacy, desire, and the act of revealing and
person. In this exciting new work, audiences are not passive viewers, they can choose where a
When they enter the theater, the audience must choose a vantage point to experience the work
stage; a chair with headphones or binoculars or standing position without either. No one viewin
reveals different aspects of the performers, their thoughts and the work as a whole. Each viewe
the space and what is most important to them when watching and experiencing the Voyeur. Th
to the performers and the intimate act of revealing. 8pm. DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway.
713.335.3445 or www.diverseworks.org
Still Confronting the Ground. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company and jhon r. stronks. Chor
where he left off in last spring's "Not Yet Soaring". This further development of his work with the
Company finds them delving into the phenomenon of growing up through a process he refers to
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7:30pm. Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex, 2201 Preston St. Tickets: $15 in advance, $20
barnevelder.org. Information: houstonmetdance.org or thereinthesunlight.com.
Still Confronting the Ground. 7:30pm. See Above.
Voyeur. 8pm & 10pm. See Above.
Still Confronting the Ground. 7:30pm. See Above.
Voyeur. 8pm & 10pm. See Above.
Still Confronting the Ground. 6pm. See Above.
LehrerDance Company. Presented by the Jewish Community Center Dance Month at the Kapl
Buffalo, New York, started in 2007 by Jon Lehrer, will showcase his unique blend of modern an
IW Marks Performing Arts Center, 5601 S. Braeswood. Box Office: 713.551.7255. Information
www.jcchouston.org.
LehrerDance Company. 3pm - Family Matinee. See Above.
Framing Dance. Travesty Dance Group. Presented by Discovery Series at the Hobby Center.
educational show as part of the Discovery Series at the Hobby Center. Sponsored as a Young
provided for free to schools. 9:30am & 11am. Zilkha Hall, Hobby Center for Performing Arts, 8
student. Box Office: Teachers &/or principals should contact Young Audiences to arrange tick
OR 888.281.4539. Info: 832.794.5815 or www.travestydancegroup.org
Framing Dance. 9:30am & 11am. See Above.
Framing Dance. 9:30am & 11am. See Above.
Cinderella. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. A favorite fairytale told through classical ballet.
of the Joffery Ballet) brings his detail and expertise to this stunning production of this classic an
University of Houston Clear Lake's Bayou Theatre, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. Tickets: $25-$35. 2
Triple Focus. Presented by Jewish Community Center Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre. Fe
Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Urban Souls Dance Company. Three professional com
style from jazz to classical, premiering 1 new work and 1 piece from their repertory. 8pm. Kap
Arts Center, 5601 S. Braeswood. Box Office: 713.551.7255. Information: 713.729.3200, ext.
Cinderella. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
Cinderella. 2pm. See Above.
Romeo & Juliet. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. A Valentine’s reprise of the triumphant union o
choreography with Baroque music, opera and theater! Co-presented by Mercury Baroque. 8pm
Theater, 501 Texas Ave. Tickets: $20 and up. Box Office: 832-251-0706. Info: 713-652-3938
STOMP. Society for the Performing Arts. STOMP, the international sensation, is making its trium
of the percussive hit also brings some new surprises, with some sections of the show now upda
addition of two new full-scale routines, utilizing props like tractor tire inner tubes and paint cans
St., Suite 100. 713.227.4772 or www.spahouston.org.
STOMP. 5pm & 9pm. See Above.
Romeo & Juliet. 8pm. See Above.
Romeo & Juliet. 2pm. See Above.
STOMP. 3pm & 7pm. See Above.
Dancing the Dozens. Sandra Organ Dance Company. Dancing the Dozens will feature twelve
of “playing the dozens.” Known in African American culture as an improvised competition of goo
also have excerpts from famous black comedians as social commentary to question the up and
‘snap’ as precursors to ‘dissing’ and ‘rap’. Also new to the program will be a dance tribute to th
and the Jackson Five. Audience members will be given the opportunity to join us onstage for “T
minutes prior to each performance. 7:30pm. Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex, 2201 Presto
or go to www.organdance.org.
Dancing the Dozens. 7:30pm. See Above.
Dancing the Dozens. 2:30pm. See Above.
La Bayadére. Houston Ballet. The high point of Houston Ballet’s fortieth anniversary season w
of one the great classical works of the nineteenth century repertoire, featuring choreography by
and costumes by the celebrated English designer Peter Farmer. Set in the Royal India of the p
of eternal love, mystery, fate, vengeance, and justice. The ballet relates the drama of a temple
loved by Solor, anoble warrior. She is also loved by the High Brahmin, but does not love him in
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Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street. Tickets: $17 and
www.houstonballet.org.
Dancing the Dozens. 7:30pm. See Above.
Fuse: Hip Hop Dance Festival. Dance Houston. Annual hip hop festival featuring TV star and H
PacMan). Joining him will be local rising stars HIStory, Inertia, The 8th Edition and JD Entertai
hop. More performances by Revolve, Wyld Style, and Planet Funk. 8pm. Wortham Theater Cen
$35. 713.526.1049 or www.dancehouston.org.
Dancing the Dozens. 7:30pm. See Above.
La Bayadére. 7:30pm. See Above.
Space City Tap Festival Closing Performance. Faculty and student concert accompanied by a l
Gray for her active role in the Texas tap community. 7pm. University of Houston-Clear Lake, B
Bayou Building, room 2604. Tickets: $15-$25. 281.480.8414, or visit www.spacecitytapfest.co
La Bayadére. 2pm. See Above.
Dancing the Dozens. 2:30pm. See Above.
La Bayadére. 7:30pm. See Above.
Scenes from Al Andalus. Dancepatheatre. Performance is a part of the Quaker Peace Festival.
House, 1318 West 26th Street. Free! For more information visit www.dancepath.com, call 713.5
info@dancepath.com. For festival information, contact Lidney Molnari at lidneymolnari@yahoo
friendshouston.org.org/peacefest.html.
La Bayadére. 2pm and 7:30pm. See Above.
Spring Dance Fusion. Uptown Dance Company. Guest Artists, Uptown Dance Company II. Spr
premiere of Gulledge-Brown’s new work Say What, a quirky, jazz piece set to the music of Stin
premier, Rendition, a contemporary ballet. Cecilia Marta, also introduces a contemporary jazz p
striking and powerful modern piece. Houston Ballet’s Alex Pandiscio is premiering a ballet piece
out the evening. 3pm. Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby. Tickets: $20-$50; 713.315.2525 or www.thehob
www.uptowndancecentre.com.
La Bayadére. 2pm. See Above.
HSPVA Spring Dance Concert. HSPVA Concert Dancers. HSPVA Dance Department. Faculty
performance featuring, contemporary ballet, jazz and modern dance repertory. 7pm. Denney Th
713.942.1965 or www.hspva.org
American at Heart. Houston Ballet. Set to a rousing score by Leonard Bernstein, Fancy Free d
sailors on shore leave who meet two girls on a hot summer night in New York City in the 1940s
was later developed into the hit musical On The Town. A seminal piece in the history of twentie
Balanchine’s Apollo traces the birth of the god of music, poetry and prophecy -- and his educati
three muses Terpsichore, Calliope,and Polyhymnia. Christopher Bruce’s comic and moving Hu
family of performers, and is set to a musical celebration of life – from youth to old age – by Yo-Y
7:30pm. Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street. Tickets
www.houstonballet.org
HSPVA Spring Dance Concert. 7pm. See Above.
American at Heart. 7:30pm. See Above.
American at Heart. 2pm. See Above.
Ella Paradise. Suchu Dance. A premiere work by Jennifer Wood presented in-the-round with t
40 ticket buyers each show get a comfy chair; cushioned pads for ledge seating to everyone els
Preston. Tickets: $18 on Saturdays, $14 in advance, $14 on all other nights, $10 in advance. M
show for just $29.99. 713.529.1819 or www.barnevelder.org.
Letters You Wrote. Dancepatheatre in collaboration with Foundation for Modern Music. This p
December 4th…come celebrate its successful showing! Be swept into a time past with these re
Baby Boom years, treasured and saved by their families. Collected letters will be read by actors
Choreography by Artistic Director Sara Draper. Bar opens at 7:30pm with show at 8pm, followe
715 Franklin at Milam. Tickets $20, students/seniors $15. For tickets or information: www.danc
713.524.6545.
American at Heart. 7:30pm. See Above.
Ella Paradise. 8pm. See Above.
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American at Heart. 7:30pm. See Above.
Ella Paradise. 8pm. See Above.
American at Heart. 2pm. See Above.
We Can’t Stop the Beat. Bayou City Performing Arts. This high energy concert will feature mus
emphasis on percussion and rhythmic beat – and dancing. Bayou City Chorale and special gue
things up. From George Gershwin and The Glen Miller Band to "Hairspray" and beyond, we’ll h
feeling the beat. 7:30pm. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. Tickets: $22-$55. www.bayoucityperfo
Swing, Jive, Pop! Into Dance. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. Watch dance of all style
engage, entertain and enlighten students of all ages. Swing in the 30's, tap to "Singing in the Ra
Electric Slide into today! Students participate in an energy filled hour of dance, music, costume
information on fashion, games and toys. FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert D
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Interpret This! UH Center for Choreography. A night of dance works by UH students focused a
technology and having fun. 7:30pm. Barnevelder Movement Complex, 2201 Preston at Hutchi
www.barnevelder.org Info: 713.409.2838.
Bayou City Art Festival. Featuring CORE Performance Company. “Point, well taken…” created
appear within, around and through the festival, on the grounds of Memorial Park. The company
Memorial Park as its stage, allowing the audience to re-envision the space around them throug
Festival, 6501 Memorial Drive. Tickets: Free with Festival admission, $10. 713.862.5530 or ww
Prelude Performance. Brazilian Arts Foundation. BAF performs in the lobby of Jones Hall befo
7pm. Jones Hall, 615 Louisiana. www.brazilianarts.org.
Ella Paradise. 8pm. See Above.
Hopewerks. Hopestone. As part of our Hopewerks residency program, this performance is cho
entitled “Why Do We Need Extra Buttons.” 8pm. Hope Center, 1210 West Clay, Suite 26. Tick
713.526.1907 or www.hopestoneinc.org.
Samba Night in the Heights. Brazilian Arts Foundation. Live music, dancing, a samba class, a
entertain you all night. Food and drinks available. 7-11pm. Admission: $10 for adults, kids are
1133 E. 11th St. More information at www.brazilianarts.org.
Bayou City Art Festival. 2pm. See Above.
Ella Paradise. 8pm. See Above.
Brazilian Arts Foundation Performance. BAF performs during the Bayou City Arts Festival. 1pm
Memorial Drive. Tickets: Free with Festival admission, $10. www.brazilianarts.org.
Houston Choreographers: Generation Next. The Jewish Community Center of Houston. The J
search for the future of local choreography by inviting high school age choreographers to subm
of Houston dance professionals. Seven were chosen to perform in the Gala Concert. 3pm. I W
Theatre. 5601 South Braeswood. Tickets: $5 for JCC members, students and senior adults, $
go to www.jcchouston.org or call 713.551.7255.
Hopewerks. 1pm. See Above.
Bayou City Art Festival. 2pm. See Above.
Ella Paradise. 7pm. See Above.
Dance Salad Festival Choreographers’ Forum: A Discussion. Houston International Dance Coa
Sponsored by the Museum of Fine Arts/Houston. A panel discussion featuring several of the in
works will be performed in Dance Salad Festival 2010, also includes film clips, Q&A, and recep
Arts/Houston, Brown Auditorium, The Carolyn Wiess Law Building, 1001 Bissonnet. FREE. inf
least 2 working days for response) or www.dancesalad.org.
Dance Salad Festival. Houston International Dance Coalition/ Dance Salad Festival. A week lo
spring, only in Houston. Performances from The Norwegian National Ballet, The Royal Ballet o
Ballet Company, Ballet de Lorraine – Centre Choréographique National, La Compañia Naciona
de Genéve, Netherlands Dance Theater, English National Ballet, Gelabert Azzopardi Company
7:30pm. Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center, 500 Texas Avenue. Tickets: $19-$47; avail
1.877.772.5425. Information: info@dancesalad.org or www.dancesalad.org.
The One World Concert. Moodafaruka. This is the fourth One World Concert, and features som
performing Belly Dance, Tribal Belly Dance, Tango, Flamenco and Russian Dance. Featuring S
Hidden Veil, Susana and Soraya. 8pm. Kaplan Theater, 5601 S. Braeswood. Tickets: $15 in a
www.theoneworldconcert.com or 713.524.8540.
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Dance Salad Festival. 7:30pm.
See Above.
Imaginary Scenes. Presenter – Musiqa in collaboration with Houston Ballet II. The program fea
Scenes for violin and piano, Wynton Marsalis’ Blue Lights on the Bayou and Hellbound Highbal
Seat for saxophone and piano, Karlheinz Stockhausen’s The Little Harlequin for solo clarinet, a
Fingerprints, danced by members of Houston Ballet II to live music by Hamza El-Din. 7:30pm.
$32/22/16, student/senior discounts. www.thehobbycenter.org or 713-315-2525. For group rate
www.musiqahouston.org, musiqahouston@gmail.com or 713-524-5678.
Website info – www.musiqahouston.org
Dance Salad Festival. 7:30pm. See Above.
Dance! A Universal Language. Black College Dance Exchange. Sweft Feet Dance Company p
amazing Michael Jackson tribute. 7:30pm. Texas Southern University/ Sawyer auditorium, 310
more information contact sweftfeetdance@yahoo.com.
high intenCity. Dance Houston. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater, Revolve Dance Company, Dan
Dance Department are taking the stage together to show their signature works of this season. E
approximately twenty minutes, offering the audience a more in-depth experience with each com
dance festival. 7pm. Discovery Green, Anheuser-Busch Stage. Free! www.discoverygreen.c
Sleeping Beauty and Other Tales. Houston Repertoire Ballet. HRB’s enchanting production bri
including Princess Aurora, Puss and Boots, Little Red Riding Hood and the Big Bad Wolf - char
triumphs over evil. Performances by Houston Ballet principal dancers Sara Webb and Connor
Liao Xiang and Aaron Sharratt. Choreography by HRB’s Artistic Director, Victoria Vittum and J
2pm & 7pm. The Berry Center, 8877 Barker-Cypress, Cypress, Texas 77433. Tickets: $18. T
www.hrbdance.org.
Sleeping Beauty and Other Tales. 3pm. See Above.
Houston Community College (Central) International Festival. Sweft Feet Dance Company perfo
belly dance. 11am-2pm. HCC – Central, 1301 Holman St. Free! For more information contact
Academy Spring Showcase. Houston Ballet Academy. The 2010 Spring Performance will inclu
Stanton Welch’s The Long and Winding Road, a revival of David Lichine’s Graduation Ball and
Stevenson’s staging of The Sleeping Beauty. Adding to the excitement, Tulsa Ballet Resident C
Cong recently choreographed a new piece for Houston Ballet II entitled Calling. 7pm. Cullen Th
501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street. Tickets: $17 and up. 713.227.2787 or www.houstonballet.
Explosion Motion. Episcopal High School. Spring student-choreographed dance concert featur
choreographers. 7:30pm. Underwood Theatre, Episcopal High School, 4650 Bissonnet, Bellai
student; $10 for adults. For more information contact Frances Stacy at 713.250.5681 or France
Body Songs. Rice Dance Theater presents an evening of original student choreography and pe
contemporary dance choreography by artistic director Rosie Trump, guest artist Blake Dalton a
Bello, Taylor Coon, Stephanie Dunlop, Emily Jacob, Hilary Koo, Christina Palacios, Prudence S
Zakhidova. 8pm. Hamman Hall, Rice University. Tickets: General admission $7; student ticke
call 713.348.5773. recreation.rice.edu/dance
Destination China II at Discovery Green. Dance of Asian America. Featuring works from DAA’
Houston Arts Alliance Showcase Series. Discovery Green, Anheuser-Busch Stage. 713.400.7
or www.danceaa.org
Danceplorations. Dancepatheatre. This showcase features works that blend story, word, and vo
independent choreographers Leslie Scates, Toni Leago Valle, Elizabeth Lucrezio, Lydia Hance
Mentorship Program’s first intern, Katelyn Halpern. Explore Houston choreographers’ diverse i
dance! 8pm. Talento Bilingue de Houston, 333 S. Jensen Drive. Tickets $20, students/seniors
www.dancepath.com, call 713.524.6545, or email info@dancepath.com
Academy Spring Showcase. 1:30pm. See Above.
Explosion Motion. 7:30pm. See Above.
Body Songs. 8pm. See Above.
Swing, Jive, Pop! Into Dance. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. Watch dance of all style
engage, entertain and enlighten students of all ages. Swing in the 30's, tap to "Singing in the R
Electric Slide into today! Students participate in an energy filled hour of dance, music, costume
information on fashion, games and toys. FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert D
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
Grease - The Musical. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. Fast cars, hot dancing and great m
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7:30pm. University of Houston Clear Lake, Bayou Theater, Bayou Building, Second Floor, 2700
$35. To purchase, call 281.480.1617 or www.bahbt.org.
Grease - The Musical. 2pm & 7:30pm. See Above.
Grease - The Musical. 2pm. See Above.
The Eye of the Beholder. HCC Central Repertory Dance Ensemble. HCC Central's Repertory D
spring concert. The evening features a new piece, Cacophony, by artistic director Cynthia Cup
provided by the audience. 7:30pm. Heinen Theatre, 3517 Austin. Tickets: $5 for students and
Information and reservations: 713.718.6570
Let’s Dance. Several Dancers Core. An electrifying and entertaining free dance sampler featur
with guests Becky Valls, Teresa Chapman, Leslie Scates and Rice Dance Theatre. 8pm. Miller
Free! For more information: info@severaldancerscore.org or 713.862.5530.
Mixing It Up, Again. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. Six works, including five premiere
repertoire, reveal their technical brilliance and passion for dance. Celebrated choreographers J
Lucas, Pattie Obey, Kate Skarpetowska and Kiesha Lalama-White have set works to showcase
contemporary dance company. 8pm. Cullen Theater, Wortham Center, 501 Texas. Tickets: $1
www.houstonmetdance.org.
Propulsion. UH Center for Choreography. This showcasing of works will be performed by the U
professional dance performance company, directed by Becky Valls and Teresa Chapman. The
program with choreography by faculty members and guest artists, Jennifer Sommers and Erin R
on a wide spectrum from nature and logical reasoning, to realism and feminism. 8pm. Lindall F
Center for the Arts, UH Central Campus. Tickets: $20 General/$10 Seniors and students. Box
713.743.3003 or www.theatredance.uh.edu.
East Meets West VIII. Dance of Asia America. The latest in authentic Chinese classical and fo
between top local companies, “East Meets West VIII” features contemporary, modern, hip-hop
the best from the east and the west. Collaborating companies include: Mitsi Dancing School, R
King Dance Company, Ad Deum Dance Company and Wyld Styl. FREE! 8:15pm - Pre-show a
100 Concert Drive. 281.373.3386 or www.danceaa.org
The Eye of the Beholder. 7:30pm See Above.
Propulsion. 8pm. See Above.
Spring Fieldwork Showcase. Several Dancers Core. Showcase for local artists working in a va
the Fieldwork workshop this spring. 6pm. Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex, 2201 Preston
More information: info@severaldancerscore.org or 713.862.5530.
CORE Performance Company. CORE creates a site-based dance for the Cullen Sculpture Gar
1001 Bissonnet Street. More information: info@severaldancerscore.org or 713.862.5530.
Propulsion. 2pm. See Above.
Mixed Rep. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. This spring mixed rep program offers an escape to
limits. We bring the choreography of Czech artist Vaclav Kunes to Houston for the first time with
along with revivals of Italian choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti’s provocative Pression, Matthew B
Swan Lake, and Walsh’s I Napoletani which will leave you smiling and craving pizza! 7:30pm.
Arts, Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby. Tickets: $24 and up. Box Office: 713.315.2525. Info: 713.652.3
Mixed Rep. 7:30pm. See Above.
Mixed Rep. 7:30pm. See Above.
Swing, Jive, Pop! Into Dance. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. Watch dance of all style
engage, entertain and enlighten students of all ages. Swing in the 30's, tap to "Singing in the Ra
Electric Slide into today! Students participate in an energy filled hour of dance, music, costume
information on fashion, games and toys. FREE! 11am. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert D
www.milleroutdoortheatre.com
VAULT 6 Degrees. Amy Ell and Toni Leago Valle. Two of Houston’s finest choreographers pre
one evening. Amy Ell premieres her new company, VAULT, and Toni Leago Valle premieres h
DiverseWorks, 1117 East Freeway. Amy Ell: 713.459.2234 or www.amyell.com. Toni Valle: 7
www.tonileagovalle.com.
Squeeze A Little Harder. Psophonia Dance Company. An evening length show rolled into a sa
selling sex, we are seducing the consumer to buy what he desires. If it feels good do it; get it; b
Get that house, buy that car, fill your life with stuff. And do it all with a little music, song and dan
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Barnevelder Movement Arts Complex, 2201 Preston St. Tickets: $14 in advance & $18 at the d
www.psophonia.com.
VAULT 6 Degrees. 8pm. See Above.
Squeeze A Little Harder. 8pm & 10pm. See Above
VAULT 6 Degrees. 8pm. See Above.
VAULT 6 Degrees. 8pm. See Above.
Memorial Dance Center Annual Recital. Sweft Feet Dance Company performs an amazing Mic
Houston Baptist University, 7502 Fondren Rd. Tickets: $10. For more information contact swe
VAULT 6 Degrees. 8pm. See Above.
City-Wide Dance Festival. Dance Houston. 8pm. Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center, 5
www.dancehouston.org.
Entre Flamenco. Sirrom Studio. Flamenco artists Antonio Granjero, Estefania Ramirez and the
will be performing. 8pm. Sirrom Studio, 5570 Weslayan at Bissonet. Tickets: 713-621-9818, sir
website at www.sirroms.com.
VAULT 6 Degrees. 8pm. See Above.
Pecos. Houston Ballet. Created by the legendary George Balanchine for New York City Ballet
virtuoso set of variations, comparable to the bel canto style of opera, set to ballet music that wa
Verdi's Don Carlos. Set to a specially commissioned score by Matthew Pierce, Stanton Welch’
dramatizes the poignant romance between the legendary Texas hero Pecos Bill and the gutsy t
legend Mark Morris’s Sandpaper Ballet contains the hallmarks of his work: wit, humor, and daz
with whimsical green and white costumes by noted fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi. 7:30pm. B
Center, 501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street. Tickets: $17 and up. 713.227.2787 or www.housto
Met Too Spring Concert. Houston Metropolitan Dance Center. Join us for an evening of conce
Joe Celej, Kiesha Lalama White, jhon r. stronks, Marlana Walsh-Doyle, Kiki Lucas, Terrill Mitch
Jackson. 8pm. Wortham Center, Cullen Theater, 501 Texas Ave. Tickets: call 713.522.6375.
Pecos. 7:30pm. See Above.
Pecos. 2pm. See Above.
Sizzling Summer Dance. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. The Houston Metropolitan D
stage in a performance of color, movement, music, diversity and dance. FREE! 8:30pm. Miller
281.373.3386.
Pecos. 7:30pm. See Above.
Pecos. 2pm and 7:30pm. See Above.
Pecos. 2pm. See Above.
La Fille mal gardée. Houston Ballet. A glorious romantic comedy full of color and laughter, La
countryside in eighteenth century France. The ballet tells the story of Lise, a young maiden who
handsome, penniless farmer Colas and the wealthy simpleton Alain whom her meddling mama
gardée, folk dance and classical ballet meet in a joyous celebration of love and life that is perfe
Brown Theater, Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Avenue at Smith Street. Tickets: $17 and
www.houstonballet.org.
La Fille mal gardée. 7:30pm. See Above.
La Fille mal gardée. 2pm. See Above.
La Fille mal gardée. 7:30pm. See Above.
La Fille mal gardée. 2pm and 7:30pm. See Above.
La Fille mal gardée. 2pm. See Above.