Dance
Bold Choices: A Busy June and Blockbuster Season Ahead at TITAS
The current TITAS season comes to a close this month with performances by the long-running American dance companies Alonzo King LINES Ballet (June 9) and Parsons Dance (June 30) before the Dallas dance presenter launches its 2018-19 offerings later this summer.
Texas Lens: Arts Pedestrians
“Where are you going?” asked Dallas’s favorite classical DJ Amy Bishop, as I was heading straight into Meyerson Symphony Center, which would have been great had I been planning to go see Jaap van Zweden in one of his final concerts.
From Ballet to Broadway: McGee Maddox takes the lead in ‘An American In Paris’
A + C editor Nancy Wozny caught up with Maddox about his transition from ballet to Broadway.
SPA Welcomes Ballet Hispanico With Open Arms
“You are going to love this program,” Eduardo Vilaro told me as we shared a glass of wine last summer while his troupe, Ballet Hispanico was gracing the Jacob's Pillow Stage.
Texas Lens: Art Pilgrims
Sometimes, I forget about how Texas learns about itself from these pages.
Taking it personally: Artists lead the way with poignant, political works at CounterCurrent
Let’s be honest, things are a bit crazy right now, no matter which side of the political aisle you’re on.
A Feast of Movement: Forklift Danceworks’ Served at Williams College
When I was assigned this story, editor-in-chief Nancy Wozny advised me to think of “Allison Orr as a daughter of Ted Shawn in that she is interested in the movement of work … she doesn't use dancers, but people.”
Great Leaps: Houston Ballet charges forward with grace, gumption, and an outstanding year ahead
Houston Ballet holds the rare distinction of being founded by a community of dance-loving people rather than a sole individual.
Global Vision: Dance Salad Festival Moves to the Hobby Center
Every year at Easter time, Houston transforms into a hub of international dance, thanks to the entrepreneurial spirit and artistic vision of Nancy Henderek, founder of the Dance Salad Festival.
Coming Home: Felicia McBride
Felicia McBride, one of Texas’s most outstanding contemporary dancers, has recently moved back to her hometown of San Antonio to develop her work as a choreographer.
Forward Motion: Houston Ballet Travels to Jacob’s Pillow and Dubai
It has been quite a year for Houston Ballet, rife with Harvey-related challenges and triumphs, such as taking its place in history as the first North American Company to perform Sir Kenneth MacMillan’s epic drama Mayerling.