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I Went To The Dance (J’ai été au bal)

Museum of Fine Arts – Caroline Wiess Law Building 1001 Bissonnet Street, Houston, TX, United States

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 & [...]

$7 – $9

Pan African Passport

Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz, Houston, TX, United States

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!

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

Black History Experience

Children’s Museum of Houston 1500 Binz, Houston, TX, United States

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 [...]

$17

Lunar New Year Celebration

Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

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 [...]

Free

Lunar New Year Celebration

Asia Society Texas Center 1370 Southmore Blvd., Houston, TX, United States

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 [...]

Free

History of Modern Dance Workshop

Frame Dance Studio 2426 Bartlett St. Ste. D, Houston, TX

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 [...]

$10

TAG- NobleMotion Dance 2 In Concert

MATCH Houston (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston) 3400 Main St., Houston, TX, United States

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 [...]

Mind The Gap XXVIII

MATCH Houston (Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston) 3400 Main St., Houston, TX, United States

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 [...]

$15

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

Laura Gutierrez: In Tarps I Trust

DiverseWorks – at MATCH Houston 3400 Main Street, Houston, TX, United States

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, [...]

$25

Stanton Welch’s Cinderella

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

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 [...]

$25
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