DSH Member Directory
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Patricia
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Solorzano
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Dance Genre(s)
Contemporary, Modern, Multidisciplinary
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Paty Lorena Solórzano (b. Morelia, MX), independent bi-national choreographer, dancer and teacher. Director of giraSOLa dance, a platform for her dance projects that explore themes of her experience "ni de aquí ni de allá", and draw inspiration from nature and Latin American culture.
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Brian
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Glass
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Performing Arts Houston was founded in 1966 to present performances and learning experiences featuring exceptional artists from around the world.
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Persi
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Mey
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Dance Genre(s)
Multidisciplinary
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Persi Mey is a movement artist based in Houston, Texas. Creating for both stage and film, their work is informed by a variety of athletic styles including: contemporary, breaking, tap, jazz, modern, muay thai, and ballet.
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Preeti
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Ramkrishnan
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Dance Genre(s)
Indian
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Hello all,
I am the artistic director of ‘ Shree Krishna Dance Academy’ Sugar Land Texas. I started my learning journey of indian classical art form named ‘ Bharatnatyam’ at the age of 6 and found my love and passion for the classical art form. Eventually, over the growing years, I got an opportunity to learn the various traditional folk dances of India like Ghoomar, Chirmi, Godhal, Beda dance from Rajasthan through my college performing arts.
I am the artistic director of ‘ Shree Krishna Dance Academy’ Sugar Land Texas. I started my learning journey of indian classical art form named ‘ Bharatnatyam’ at the age of 6 and found my love and passion for the classical art form. Eventually, over the growing years, I got an opportunity to learn the various traditional folk dances of India like Ghoomar, Chirmi, Godhal, Beda dance from Rajasthan through my college performing arts.
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Rachel
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Redding
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Dance Genre(s)
Multidisciplinary
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Rachel Redding is a Houston based multidisciplinary dance artist and photographer.
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Rasika
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Borse
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Dance Genre(s)
Indian
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RB Dance promotes a fun environment for learners of all levels of dance, while continuing to instill proper dance technique. Focusing mainly on Bollywood and Indian fusion styles, we welcome all dancers to move their bodies in a positive learning environment.
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Rebecca
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LaFon
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Dance Genre(s)
Modern
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Vessel Movement Company is a contemporary modern dance company that seeks to use movement to connect with people, spread hope, and share our faith
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Rima
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Bhattacharjee
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Dance Genre(s)
Indian
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Odissi, Manipuri dancer and independent choreographer based in Houston.
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Jason
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Biddle
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Affiliate Type
Dance Genre(s)
Ballet, Hip hop, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Tap, Theatre Jazz
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RISE Dance offers training in ballet, jazz, tap, musical theatre, and hip hop to students ages 2-18. Our priority is to teach sound technique with utmost enthusiasm to ensure the next generation of artists is as skilled as they are passionate.
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Rivkah
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French
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Dance Genre(s)
Contemporary
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To benefit the public with Rivkah French's choreographic expression through dance performance and social practice events. RFC embodies freedom of movement while breaking dance, gender and societal norms through provocative themes and innovative technologies.
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Saliya
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Ilankoon
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SalaRu – Sri Lankan Cultural Academy was founded by Guru - Saliya Ilankoon, a young professional dancer who migrated to US in 2017. SalaRu was established with the mission of training young kids, mainly with Sri Lankan descent on traditional Sri Lankan dance forms. The SalaRu students regularly participate in Sri Lankan community events, universities, various institutes, and also in international events.The SalaRu academy has made a significant progress within a short period of time and by now it has grown beyond Houston, Texas, with students enrolling from multiple other states in US as well.
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Sara
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Draper
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Savannah
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Ijames
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Dance Genre(s)
Contemporary
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Hi! My name is Savannah Ijames and I am currently a masters candidate at Sam Houston State University. Before coming back to school I taught dance at in a Durham, North Carolina public high school. I also graduated from The University of Southern Mississippi with my BFA in dance education. I love to teach multiple styles of dance to a wide age and ability range of students.
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Lavanya
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Rajagopalan
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Dance Genre(s)
Indian
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Silambam Houston is Houston's premiere Indian classical arts organization, focused on increasing the appreciation and understanding of Indian artistic traditions across cultural boundaries, through comprehensive arts education, outreach, and exceptional arts programming, and by creating opportunities for young artists to develop, perform, and collaborate.
The ancient language of the Indian classical arts forms the bedrock of Silambam's programming. The intricate footwork, sculpturesque poses, captivating facial and body language, and breathtaking costumes of our classical dance forms go hand in hand with the beautifully melodic and percussive elements of their classical music styles.
The ancient language of the Indian classical arts forms the bedrock of Silambam's programming. The intricate footwork, sculpturesque poses, captivating facial and body language, and breathtaking costumes of our classical dance forms go hand in hand with the beautifully melodic and percussive elements of their classical music styles.
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Elijah
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Gibson
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Dance Genre(s)
Contemporary
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Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater (SMCDT) is a professional dance company founded in 2019 by Artistic Director, Elijah Alhadji Gibson.
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Soren
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Rivero
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Dance Genre(s)
Contemporary, Heels, Jazz, Modern, Multidisciplinary
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Soren Rivero (he/they) is a queer, Latinx dancer and poet based in Houston, Texas. He received his B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston-Downtown in 2022, and has since been published in multiple literary journals. Soren works as a Copywriter and instructs dance at the Delicate Rose School of the Arts and Diva Dance Sugar Land.