Across the Floor & More: Houston Dance Collective Turns One
Never underestimate the power of three determined modern dancers who cherish their morning class.
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The Third Time’s the Charm: Dance Salad Determined to Celebrate its 25th Year in Houston
“This is our third year trying to do our 25th year,” says Houston’s unofficial dance ambassador Nancy Henderek, whose annual springtime Dance Salad Festival (for reasons you can probably guess) took an unexpected hiatus in 2020 and again in 2021.
Drawing Parallels with Houston Contemporary Dance Matriarch Marlana Doyle
“I mean, I’m exhausted most of the time,” laughs Marlana Doyle, founder and executive/artistic director of Houston Contemporary Dance Company (HCDC), who is also president and CEO of the Institute of Contemporary Dance (ICD).
Demi Dancers at Houston Ballet: The eye-opening world of Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker
Stanton Welch framed his new Nutcracker as a coming-of-age story, with a young Clara at the center of his dazzling holiday ballet, now entering its second year.
New Dancers & Epic Works: Houston Ballet’s Fall Season
Watching a rehearsal of Mayerling I witnessed a company in motion in more ways than the splendid dancing in the room.
Cuba’s Malpaso Dance Company Comes To Houston
Cuba's Malpaso Dance Company made a strong impression on me when I saw the company at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival last summer in a program of works by Malpaso artistic director Osnel Delgado and Trey McIntyre, whose Texas roots run deep.
Sunset at White Oak Bayou and Framing Dance: Karen Stokes Dance Celebrates Houston
“I think in order to make my best work, I have to fall in love with my subject,” said Karen Stokes when discussing her company’s upcoming production, Sunset at White Oak Bayou, which celebrates the story of Houston’s founding and the city’s original port.
Dance Source Houston Expands Artist-in-Residence Program
In order to create new work, choreographers need two things: time and space. Most dancemakers have to choose one or the other, resulting in less than fully realized work.
Dance Source Houston Delivers a Flurry of Dance in the Inaugural Barnstorm Festival
DSH artist in residence Alisa Mittin and Jhon Stronks in reality monitoring. Photo by Lynn Lane. The Barnstorm...
Four Dance Films Screen at Houston Cinema Arts Festival
Kudos to the folks at Houston Cinema Arts Festival, Nov. 12-16
Profiles in Leadership: Dance Source Houston’s Stephanie Wong
This is the latest in a series of interviews as part of partnership between A + C TX and the Center for Arts Leadership at University of Houston. The Center for Arts Leadership investigates, creates and tests leadership practices in the arts through strategic partnerships and gatherings, including The Leadership in the Arts Summit, April 4 & 5.
10 Moving Moments of 2013 on Houston’s Dance & Theater Stages
Every year, I resist the list, and then cave with some kind of listicle of fave performances. Here are some moments that stood out for me on Houston's dance and theater stages. Oh, and one film performance, because I couldn't resist.