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Afrikana Dance Festival is a one-day festival filled with workshops led by talented instructors from various corners of the African continent! These include: Sabar Dance (Senegal) with Pape Ibrahima “Kaolack” Ndiaye Indlamu Dance (South Africa) with Mama Lindi Yeni Mandinka Dance (Burkina Faso) with Aguibou Bougabali Sanou Traditional Congolese Dance with Eto’o Tsana Open to […]
For one-night only, Japan-Society of Houston (JASH) in partnership with Japan Society, New York present Nihon Buyo (literally “Japanese Dance”), an elegant, refined art form performed by artists skillfully trained in kabuki dance. This presentation will feature dance pieces Toba-e and Boléro, along with performances by Japanese musicians playing traditional Japanese instruments. Toba-e is a […]
Take part in a cultural journey with us at the Museum as we honor the contributions of Black historical figures, and pay tribute to the Asian Lunar New Year. This will be an unforgettable Free Family Night! Joy of Djembe Drumming Enjoy sounds from the Motherland as you learn about different drumming styles in […]
reVision’s CommUnity Night is a weekly get together for a hot meal, music, dancing, and celebration. While primarily focused on school-aged children and youth, and young adults, reVision’s CommUnity Night is open to the public. The musical focus is on hiphop, a live DJ plays music, and children and youth can learn the fundamentals of […]
reVision’s CommUnity Night is a weekly get together for a hot meal, music, dancing, and celebration. While primarily focused on school-aged children and youth, and young adults, reVision’s CommUnity Night is open to the public. The musical focus is on hiphop, a live DJ plays music, and children and youth can learn the fundamentals of […]
San Jacinto College Dance presents the 9th annual Artists for Hope, a charity concert event that includes two days of performances and master classes as well as a virtual film festival. The event takes place on February 9-18, 2024 at San Jacinto College South Campus. In addition to FREE master classes on February 9-10, local […]
Join Houston Contemporary Dance Company in their 1st ever immersive dance piece which takes place at the historic Heights Ironworks. Guest Choreographer, Nao Kusuzaki will create and explore the juxtaposition of Houston native, Barbra Jordan and acclaimed author, Harper Lee where the audience becomes part of an intimate gathering, immersed in the atmosphere of the […]
Join Houston Contemporary Dance Company in their 1st ever immersive dance piece which takes place at the historic Heights Ironworks. Guest Choreographer, Nao Kusuzaki will create and explore the juxtaposition of Houston native, Barbra Jordan and acclaimed author, Harper Lee where the audience becomes part of an intimate gathering, immersed in the atmosphere of the […]
2024 is the Year of the Dragon — a mighty symbol of power, nobility, and success that also represents honor, courage, and tenacity. Join Asia Society Texas in welcoming the Year of the Dragon with performances, art and craft activities, a Dragon Quest, and food inspired by Lunar New Year traditions across Asia! Dance to […]
High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]
High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]
Hosted by Rivkah French Choreography in collaboration with Houston Met Dance. This spring and summer RFC and HMD will offer 4 bi-monthly Sunday showings between February – August 2024. The invitation is to all Houston based choreographers interested in receiving feedback on works at any stage. Secure your spot by filling out the registration.
High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]
Get in the Mardi Gras spirit with the definitive film on the history of the toe-tapping, foot-stomping music of French Southwest Louisiana, directed by the legendary Les Blank with Chris Strachwitz. I Went to the Dance features Cajun and Zydeco greats including Michael Doucet & BeauSoleil, Clifton Chenier, Marc & Ann Savoy, D.L. Menard, and […]
Feel the rhythm and let the beats transport you as the Kucheza Ngoma Dance Company takes the stage to chronicle the incredible influence of the African diaspora on dance!
reVision’s CommUnity Night is a weekly get together for a hot meal, music, dancing, and celebration. While primarily focused on school-aged children and youth, and young adults, reVision’s CommUnity Night is open to the public. The musical focus is on hiphop, a live DJ plays music, and children and youth can learn the fundamentals of […]
Come celebrate the African American spirit by participating in exciting activities, exploring African cultures and traditions, learning about significant periods in history and engaging in stories about courage, survival, and resilience. SPECIAL EVENTS: The Griot Speaks sponsored by Phillips 66: Step into the enchanting world of “The Griot Speaks,” where ancient African tales come alive […]
High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]
High caliber Asian cultural performance by Dance of Asian America. Performance will include amazing new dances from all over China and surrounding countries. Each dance incorporated amazing costumes, exciting choreography and authentic music. Learn about cultures from the east through these fun dances. This is a wonderful family event and great for all ages. Hands-on […]
Led by Jamie Williams, MFA and Professor of Dance at San Jacinto College, this workshop will focus on the history of modern dance. Along with a general overview of modern dance history, this workshop will focus on two to three choreographers. Participants will learn about their work and contributions to modern dance, as well as […]
The evening includes original works by Jennifer Mabus, Lindsey McGill, Mike Esperanza, Rasika Borse and Tyler Orcutt. Additionally, this concert will feature original choreography by NMD2 company members and a special guest performance by Jennifer Mabus and Francisco Graciano and NMD Accelerate. Athletic, generous, fun and communal – TAG highlights the talents of NMD2’s up-and-coming […]
Dance Source Houston presents the 28th edition of Mind The Gap, an evening of works by local choreographers and companies, including Karen Imas, Mars, Preeti Ramakrishnan, Ren Hall, SpaceTribe, and Zinnia Havelka. The program will feature aerial, Bharatanatyam, and contemporary dance works created and performed by dance artists based in the Greater Houston area. Mind […]
reVision’s CommUnity Night is a weekly get together for a hot meal, music, dancing, and celebration. While primarily focused on school-aged children and youth, and young adults, reVision’s CommUnity Night is open to the public. The musical focus is on hiphop, a live DJ plays music, and children and youth can learn the fundamentals of […]
In Tarps I Trust is a dance work by Laura Gutierrez inspired by themes of labor, specifically blue-collar jobs. The work explores the physical labor Gutierrez witnessed throughout her father’s career as a billboard painter, highlighting the materials that were ever present growing up in her household, such as tarps, ladders, and ratchet straps. Using […]
The story has been a favorite for generations, but make no mistake, this is not your childhood Cinderella. More tomboy than princess, Stanton Welch’s title character is a striking woman of substance, determination and spunk. She’s in control, fighting the oppression and will of her evil stepmother with wit and vigor. And when she finds […]
In Tarps I Trust is a dance work by Laura Gutierrez inspired by themes of labor, specifically blue-collar jobs. The work explores the physical labor Gutierrez witnessed throughout her father’s career as a billboard painter, highlighting the materials that were ever present growing up in her household, such as tarps, ladders, and ratchet straps. Using […]
Vitacca Ballet presents WOVEN, a program featuring premieres from Tina Kay Bohnstedt and Alana Jones, Hélène Simoneau’s Lighthouse, and Sean Aaron Carmon’s Overlap. In our most ambitious season yet, Vitacca Ballet brings to the stage five world premieres, two unique Houston premieres, and a dance film throughout the 2023/2024 Season.
The Fairytale Project is a historically inspired tale of a young African American family re-connecting with their East Texas roots. With peculiar encounters with the past- the family cherishes the things that matter the most- family, faith, love and legacy. The Fairytale Project is inspired by the historical accounts of Jim and Winnie Shankle. Jim, […]
In Tarps I Trust is a dance work by Laura Gutierrez inspired by themes of labor, specifically blue-collar jobs. The work explores the physical labor Gutierrez witnessed throughout her father’s career as a billboard painter, highlighting the materials that were ever present growing up in her household, such as tarps, ladders, and ratchet straps. Using […]
‘Aikya’ explores the state of oneness in music, rhythm and movement. These complementing arts converge and diverge harmoniously, at times creating abstract patterns, and at other times telling stories that hail from the soil of India. Odissi is a classical Indian dance-form known for its lyricism and sinuous forms. Despite it being ancient in terms […]
reVision’s CommUnity Night is a weekly get together for a hot meal, music, dancing, and celebration. While primarily focused on school-aged children and youth, and young adults, reVision’s CommUnity Night is open to the public. The musical focus is on hiphop, a live DJ plays music, and children and youth can learn the fundamentals of […]
In this workshop, participants will explore deeper somatic awareness through dynamic range of movement and gentle myofascial manipulation. Participants will take away tools for connecting to their breath with a repeatable movement sequence to help with tactile awareness, spinal freedom, and joint mobility to achieve greater range of motion and ease. With expert knowledge Alisa […]
University of Houston Kathrine G. McGovern College of the Arts School of Theatre & Dance presents “UH Goes to the MATCH” on Sunday, March 3, 2024. “UH Goes to the MATCH” consists of an eclectic night of dance produced, choreographed, and performed by UH School of Theatre & Dance students and faculty. “UH Goes to the […]
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