HOUSTON BALLET DANCE COVERAGE

Jane Monheit, VOICES OF BROADWAY, Dar Williams and More Set for Usdan Center's 2013 Festival Concerts

Usdan Center for the Creative and Performing Arts, the nationally renowned not-for-profit day camp, whose alumni include such artists as Natalie Portman, Mariah Carey, Jane Monheit and members of majo... (more...)

The Joyce to Present 'Ballet v6.0' Festival in August

This August, The Joyce Theater will present Ballet v6.0, a remarkable festival designed to recognize dancers and choreographers who are creating work outside the traditional large company setting and ... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's PETER PAN is a Whimsical Good Time

The Houston Ballet is known for its elaborate and beautiful productions. Every ticket purchased guarantees a performance filled with masterful dancing, brilliant choreography, remarkable sets, and mus... (more...)

BWW Reviews: FLASHDANCE – THE MUSICAL is Lackluster Despite Abundant Dance Spectacles

The hugely popular 1983 film Flashdance, starring Jennifer Beals, received a musical facelift and had its world premiere in July 2008 at the Theatre Royal Plymouth. Following a UK Tour, FLASHDANCE – T... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's JOURNEY WITH THE MASTERS is Exhilarating, Extravagant & Immaculately Programmed

Houston Ballet is kicking off the summer with their resplendent production of JOURNEY WITH THE MASTERS. This amazing treat is made complete with thrilling dance compositions by three of the world's le... (more...)

Bart Cook and Roslyn Anderson Set for Houston Ballet's Dance Talk, 5/21

On Tuesday, Tuesday, May 21 from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, join Houston Ballet for a free Dance Talk featuring former New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Bart Cook discussing Jerome Robbins's comic masterpiec... (more...)

GOLD SHOW/ROSE SHOW to Run 6/13-16 at The Off-Center in Austin

Critically acclaimed dancer/performers Heloise Gold and Julie Nathanielsz join artistic forces to showcase new, exciting work in the Gold Show/Rose Show June 13-16 at The Off-Center, 2211-A Hildalgo i... (more...)

Houston Ballet to Bring MADAME BUTTERFLY to Miller Outdoor Theatre, 5/10-12

On May 10, 11, and 12, 2013 at 8:00 p.m. Houston Ballet returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park to present three FREE performances of Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch's signatu... (more...)

Shen Wei's Stephen Xue and Houston Ballet's Stanton Welch to Talk DANCING THE RITE OF SPRING, 5/17

"Dancing The Rite of Spring", A Conversation between Shen Wei Dance Arts Company Manager Stephen Xue and Houston Ballet's Artistic Director Stanton Welch will be held on Friday, May 17 at 6:30 P.M. (more...)

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's 2013 SPRING SHOWCASE Introduces Ballet's Next Superstars

This weekend, the Houston Ballet Academy and Houston Ballet II performed their 2013 Spring Showcase in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center, showcasing why this program is globally recognized as o... (more...)

Oklahoma City Ballet Presents SWAN LAKE, Now thru 4/21

For the first time in its 41-year history, the Oklahoma City Ballet will present a full-length production of Swan Lake, widely considered among the most technically and emotionally challenging classic... (more...)

American Ballerina Merrill Ashley Set for Dance Talk with Houston Ballet Tonight

Tonight, April 16 from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, join Houston Ballet for a free Dance Talk, in which the great American ballerina Merrill Ashley will be interviewed by principal dancer Connor Walsh about her ca... (more...)

American Ballerina Merrill Ashley Set for Dance Talk with Houston Ballet, 4/16

On Tuesday, April 16 from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, join Houston Ballet for a free Dance Talk, in which the great American ballerina Merrill Ashley will be interviewed by principal dancer Connor Walsh about her... (more...)

Diablo Ballet Brings THE BLUE BOY, WEB BALLET and More to Hillbarn Theatre, 4/12-13

Diablo Ballet continues its 2012-13 touring season at the historic Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City, with the company's popular Inside the Dancer's Studio series, featuring the final performance of the... (more...)

BEN FOLDS PROJECT, PETER PAN and More Set for Nashville Ballet's 2013-14 Season

Nashville Ballet announced its upcoming performance season today, which includes a new partnership with pop musician extraordinaire Ben Folds and a world premiere of a new production of Peter Pan. (more...)

Striding Lion to Present Multi-Media Dance Theater Show DADA GERT, 5/23-31

Striding Lion Performance Group presents 'Dada Gert,' a multi-media dance theater performance inspired by the life and work of Valeska Gert, a renegade dance-theater-film-cabaret artist whose punk-lik... (more...)

Shaping Sound Dance Company Announces First National Tour

Shaping Sound, a new contemporary dance company, announces the 2013 dates for its first national tour. Emmy-nominated choreographers and dance visionaries Travis Wall, Nick Lazzarini, Teddy Forance an... (more...)

Juilliard Dance Will Take Part in Canada's National Ballet School's Assemblée Internationale 2013

The Juilliard School has announced that from April 28th to May 4th, 2013 its Dance Division will be taking part in the second Assemblee Internationale (AI13), to be held in Toronto, Canada. Hosted by ... (more...)

Diablo Ballet to Bring THE BLUE BOY, WEB BALLET and More to Hillbarn Theatre, 4/12-13

Diablo Ballet continues its 2012-13 touring season at the historic Hillbarn Theatre in Foster City, with the company's popular Inside the Dancer's Studio series, featuring the final performance of the... (more...)

BWW Review: Houston Ballet's Must See Primal RITE OF SPRING is Riveting

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2CELLOS, FORBIDDEN BROADWAY, Alvin Ailey American Dance and More Set for SPA's 2013-14 Season

As Houston's leading performing arts presenter, Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) is pleased to announce its 2013-2014 season filled with music, dance and family entertainment from the world's bes... (more...)

Joffrey Academy of Dance Presents WINNING WORKS: CHOREOGRAPHERS OF COLOR AWARD Today

The Joffrey Academy of Dance, Official School of The Joffrey Ballet, presents the Third Annual Winning Works: Choreographers of Color Award, featuring three World Premieres by rising-star choreographe... (more...)

Trey McIntyre's THE BLUE BOY Makes West Coast Debut at Diablo Ballet, 3/1-2

Diablo Ballet's 19th season continues with tonight and tomorrow's March 1 and 2 March program, featuring a West Coast premiere from acclaimed choreographer Trey McIntyre and the premiere of the first ... (more...)

BWW Reviews: Houston Ballet's LA BAYADERE - Underwhelming but Worth Seeing

There is no denying that the artistry of ballet revolves around creating mesmerizing visuals, whether it is lush lovely picturesque scenes or exhilarating 'stunt' work that appears to defy all the nat... (more...)

Edwaard Liang is BalletMet Columbus' New Artistic Director

BalletMet Columbus has announced that renowned choreographer Edwaard Liang will become its new Artistic Director effective July 2013. (more...)