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SA 9/6 |
Dance Scottish! Celebrate Dance Scottish Week, a world-wide event with a performance of the Houston & District Branch of the Royal Scottish Coutnry Dance Society. Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space. 1:00 pm workshop, 3:00 pm Performance. FREE. Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney in downtown Houston, in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Samba Nights on the Plaza. Presented by Brazilian Arts Foundation. 6:00-11:00pm. Jones Hall Downtown. Cost: $5.00, children are free. For more information please visit www.brazilianarts.org or 713-862-3300 or send an email to info@brazilianarts.org.
Onegin. Houston Ballet. As multifaceted as the poem that inspired it, John Cranko's Onegin has been referred to as one of the finest narrative ballets of the late 20th century. Your passions will range from heartfelt to heartbroken as you witness this exquisite tale of youthful arrogance and mature regret. With sumptuous new costumes and scenery by English designer Elisabeth Dalton and a lush Tchaikovsky score, Onegin provides richly textured leading roles to showcase the dramatic abilities of Houston Ballet dancers. 7:30pm. Wortham Center, Brown Theater, 501 Texas Ave. 713/227-2787 or www.houstonballet.org
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Sleeping Beauty. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. The classic fairy tale comes crashing into the 21st century. Set to the original score by Tchaikovsky, Walsh’s adaptation is unmistakably, thrillingly modern. 8:00pm. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. www.dwdt.org or 281/FREE-FUN
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SU 9/7 |
Onegin. 2:00pm. See Above.
Sleeping Beauty. 8:00pm. See Above.
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FR 9/12 |
Onegin. 7:30pm. See Above.
14th Annual Weekend of Texas Contemporary Dance. Dance Source Houston. Featuring the best of Texas’ Contemporary Dance Scene with performances by Ad Deum Dance Company, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, Hope Stone Dance, Revolve Dance Company, Sandra Organ Dance Company, Leslie Scates, Suchu Dance Company, and Becky Valls! 8:00pm. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. 281/FREE-FUN (373-3386). Information: 713/224-DANC (3262).
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SA 9/13 |
Dance Around the World. Dance Source Houston. A special family performance. 11:00am. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. 281-FREE-FUN (373-3386). Information: 713/224-DANC (3262).
Onegin. 7:30pm. See Above.
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14th Annual Weekend of Texas Contemporary Dance. 8:00pm. See Above.
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SU 9/14 |
Onegin. 2:00pm. See Above.
Adelante con AAMA en el 16 de Septiembre. Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans, Inc. Concert event celebrating Mexican independence. 7:00pm. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. 281/FREE-FUN (373-3386).
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MO 9/15 |
Festival de Independencia “El Grito.” Comite Patriotico Mexicano. Annual celebration of Mexican independence, featuring artists from Mexico, mariachis, folkloric dances and more. 3:00pm. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theatre, 100 Concert Drive. 281-FREE-FUN (373-3386).
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TH 9/18 |
Classically Modern. Houston Ballet. From the best of 20th and 21st century choreographers comes a program as diverse as dance itself. Hans van Manen’s Solo is an athletic tour-de-force for three gifted male dancers, set to music by Johann Sebastian Bach. Artistic director Stanton Welch’s Mediæval Bæbes features female artists performing to the music of an a cappella group by the same name. Jerome Robbins’ Afternoon of a Faun looks in on a young couple in a rehearsal studio, with audience as mirror. George Balanchine’s dazzling Symphony in C makes for a grand finale, a stunning showpiece for the full company. 7:30pm. Wortham Center, Brown Theater, 501 Texas Ave. 713/227-2787 or www.houstonballet.org
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FR 9/19 |
Salsa, Samba, Rumba, Conga. A moving evening in support of Sandra Organ Dance Company. SODC Preview, silent auction, eats and dance instruction to the live music of Maria Williams Band. 7:00 pm. The Ensemble Theater, 3535 Main Street.
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SA 9/20 |
Classically Modern. 7:30pm. See Above.
Tapestry of World Dance. Dance Source Houston. Houston’s premiere cultural dance companies salute Houston with dances of romance, courtship and marriage from around the globe. 8:00pm. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Drive. 281-FREE-FUN (373-3386). Information: 713/24-DANC (3262).
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SU 9/21 |
Classically Modern. 2:00pm and 7:30pm. See Above.
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TU 9/23 |
The Carnie Show. The Renegades and Their Collection of Carnies, Mahalla Tribal Fusion, Tribal Lillies, Elena Yakubsfeld, Spice & George present contemporary belly dance and performance, sideshow and carnival inspired pieces. 8:30 pm. Avant Garden, 411 Westheimer @ Taft. Tickets: no cover, tips encouraged. www.myspace.com/renegadecarnies or RenegadeCarnies@gmail.com for more information.
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FR 9/26 |
Classically Modern. 7:30pm. See Above.
12th Annual Houston Grand Taiko Festival. Kamari Taiko. High energy Japanese drumming and dancing extravaganza. 7:30pm. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Drive. 281-FREE-FUN (373-3386).
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SA 9/27 |
Classically Modern. 2:00pm and 7:30pm. See Above.
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12th Annual Houston Grand Taiko Festival. 7:30pm. See Above.
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SU 9/28 |
Classically Modern. 2:00pm and 7:30pm. See Above.
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SA 10/4 |
29th Annual Festival Chicano. Festival Chicano, Inc. The festival features some of the most accomplished performers in the Chicano music scene, from Tejano to Mariachi. 8:00pm. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Drive. 281-FREE-FUN (373-3386).
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Compania Flamenco Jose Porcel. SPA. Direct from Spain, the stunning José Porcel and his company of drop-dead gorgeous dancers represent the best in classic, traditional flamenco while flawlessly melding contemporary styles and moves. Prepare for an evening of fiery footwork, beautiful costumes, sensual choreography and brilliant musicianship from the on-stage ensemble of guitarists and vocalists. 8:00pm. Jones Hall. www.spahouston.org or 713.227.4SPA.
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TU 10/7 |
Danceology 101. Houston Metropolitan Dance Company. An energetic presentation of the history of popular dance, from the 1920s Charleston to today’s hip hop. 11:00am. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Drive. 281/FREE-FUN (373-3386).
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FR 10/10 |
Splendid China III – Discovering China. Produced by Dance of Asian America. A showcase of the cultural riches China has to offer in history, dance and music, featuring Dance of Asian America and special guest artists from the Shanghai Dance Company. 8:00pm. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Drive. 281-FREE-FUN (373-3386).
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Danscape 2008. Arts in Motion. Performances by Lauren Anderson, Planet Funk, Ballet Theatre of Houston, and other local artist/choreographers. Proceeds go towards Ronald McDonald House, Ovarian Cancer Awareness, and outreach programs. Hobby Center, Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby. 281/298-7837 or www.instepdancecenter.com
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SA 10/11 |
Musiqa and Travesty Dance Group. Musiqa & Travesty Dance Group/Houston. Premiere of an original collaboration with composer Rob Smith & choreographer Karen Stokes. 7:30pm. Hobby Center, Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby. 713/802-9698 or www.travestydancegroup.org
Hispanic Heritage Festival. Sandra Organ Dance Company presents excerpts of "Si Se Puede" as well as works inspired by Cesar Chavez and the farm worker movement danced and choreographed by SODC. Talento Bilingue de Houston. www.tbhcenter.com
Splendid China III – Discovering China. 8:00pm. See Above.
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SU 10/12 |
Dance Infusion. Uptown Dance Company. Hobby Center, Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby. 713/686-0334 or www.uptowndancecentre.com
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Dia de la Hispanidad. Institute of Hispanic Culture. A celebration in music and dance of the Spanish-speaking and Portugese-speaking countries in the Americas, including performance by DanzArts. 7:00pm. FREE. Miller Outdoor Theater, 100 Concert Drive. 281/FREE-FUN (373-3386).
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TU 10/14 |
Houston Ballet II Lunchtime Concert. HBII performs Esmeralda pas de deux plus excerpts from the Long and Winding Road and Raymonda. 12:00 noon. FREE. Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space, Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney in downtown Houston, in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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WE 10/15 |
Dance Source Showcase. A marvelous evening of dance featuring choreography by Toni Valle, performances by Houston Metropolitan Dance Company, and Suchu Dance. 7:00 pm. FREE. Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney in downtown Houston, in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center.
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TH 10/16 |
Titus Andronicus. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater. Walsh offers a chilling abstract take on Shakespeare’s revenge tragedy set to an original score composed and performed live by Two Star Symphony with set and costume design by artist Frederique de Montblanc. 7:30pm. Hobby Center, Zilkha Hall, 800 Bagby. 713/315-2525 or dwdt.org
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FR 10/17 |
Dance Combustion – A Mixed Repertoire. Bay Area Houston Ballet & Theatre. From classical to contemporary, this concert will please dance lovers of all ages. 7:30pm. University of Houston, Clear Lake’s Bayou Theatre, 2700 Bay Area Blvd. 281/480-1617 or www.bahbt.org.
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Titus Andronicus. 7:30pm. See Above.
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SA 10/18 |
Bayou City Arts Festival. Several Dancers Core and the Art Colony Association present CORE Performance Company in an original site-specific work on the grounds of the Bayou City Art Festival. 2 p.m. Psophonia Dance Company will also perform, time TBA. FREE with festival admission. www.severaldancerscore.org or call 713-862-5530 for more information.
Tenerife Danza Lab. Direct from the Canary Islands, Tenerife Danza Lab is a contemporary dance company draws inspiration from their spectacular “home” art complex designed by Santiago Calatrava. Tenerife Danza Lab presents “MIzu no yukue” a collaboration with Japanese choreographer Iso Yoshiko. 7:00 pm. FREE. Anheuser-Busch Stage and Fondren Performance Space Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney in downtown Houston, in front of the George R. Brown Convention Center.
Dance Combustion – A Mixed Repertoire. 7:30pm. See Above.
Titus Andronicus. 7:30pm. See Above.
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SU 10/19 |
Bayou City Arts Festival. 2:00 pm. See Above.
Dance Combustion – A Mixed Repertoire. 7:30pm. See Above |
