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OPEN REHEARSAL – UPTOWN DANCE COMPANY

Uptown Dance Company Outdoor Theatre 7417 Shadyvilla Lane, Houston, TX, United States

Join us on September 14th at 7:30 pm for a free Open Rehearsal to kickoff our 25th Anniversary season showcasing Uptown Dance Company, Company II, Senior Company and Junior Company. Uptown Dance Company fosters an appreciation of dance within the Houston community by offering family-friendly dance performances and educational opportunities. [...]

Free

Counterpoint: Conrad Tao & Caleb Teicher

Wortham Theater Center – Cullen Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Pianist and composer Conrad Tao and tap dancer and choreographer Caleb Teicher reimagine an Aria from Bach’s Goldberg Variations, Art Tatum’s demented stride piano, Arnold Schoenberg’s ironic take on the Viennese waltz, and more, exploring the counterpoint between their perspectives. Threading it all together, a work that bridges traditions, approaches, [...]

$19

The Little Mermaid

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Choreographer: John Neumeier Music: Lera Auerbach As we continue our efforts to enrich our repertoire with a diverse range of ballets and both esteemed and emerging choreographers, we are excited to open our 2024-2025 season with the Company premiere of John Neumeier’s coveted production of The Little Mermaid. This beautifully [...]

$25

The Houston Farmers Market Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

¡Baila con nosotros! 🌟 Join us at the Houston Farmers Market to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a FREE salsa class led by Texas Salsa Congress @texassalsacongresstx! No experience is needed—just bring your energy and love for dancing and celebrating culture. 🗓 Date: Sunday, September 15th ⏰ Time: 11 AM [...]

Free

The Little Mermaid

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Choreographer: John Neumeier Music: Lera Auerbach As we continue our efforts to enrich our repertoire with a diverse range of ballets and both esteemed and emerging choreographers, we are excited to open our 2024-2025 season with the Company premiere of John Neumeier’s coveted production of The Little Mermaid. This beautifully [...]

$25

The Pearls You’ve Given Us – DTD Viewing

Online/Virtual Space

Join us as we debut our newest dance film via livestream event on YouTube! The Pearls You’ve Given Us is funded in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. The Pearls You’ve Given Us is a contemporary dance piece depicting the Word of God as valuable [...]

The Pearls You’ve Given Us – DTD Viewing

Online/Virtual Space

Join us as we debut our newest dance film via livestream event on YouTube! The Pearls You’ve Given Us is funded in part by the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance. The Pearls You’ve Given Us is a contemporary dance piece depicting the Word of God as valuable [...]

ENGINuity! With Open Dance Project produced by Young Audiences of Houston

Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr., Houston, TX, United States

Experience the fast-moving fun of spark plugs and pistons in this hyperphysical romp through the mechanics of motors and engines and the inventive minds of their creators. Everyday applications of math, science, and engineering are highlighted in this live performance featuring original music, theatre, and dance. Young Audiences of Houston’s [...]

free

Houston reVision CommUnity Night

Houston reVision Community Center 6856 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

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 [...]

free

Velocity

Wortham Theater Center – Brown Theater 501 Texas Ave., Houston, TX, United States

Velocity Choreography: Stanton Welch AM Music: Michael Torke Come In Choreography: Aszure Barton Music: Vladimir Martynov World Premiere Choreography: Silas Farley Music: Kyle Werner (Commissioned Score) Experience the artistic depth and technical virtuosity of Houston Ballet dancers in this triple-bill program. Stanton Welch’s Velocity, created for The Australian Ballet in [...]

$25

Excavating Practice, Process and Presentation with NMLY.dance, Katelyn Halpern and Persi Mey

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center 4916 Main Street Suite 100, Houston, TX, United States

Join NMLY.dance, Katelyn Halpern and Persi Mey for an afternoon showing of work in progress. This showing is the culminating event of the week long Excavating: Practice, Process and Presentation Research Week. The weeks workshop participants will showcase the movement research they have been engaging in over the week with [...]

Free

Bear-ied film and live performance showing

Houston Metropolitan Dance Center 4916 Main Street Suite 100, Houston, TX, United States

“Bear-ied”, a dark comedy by Persi Mey, will premiere alongside other works during the Excavation showcase at the Houston Metropolitan Dance Center.

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