Saturday, September 16 at 2:30 PM

2:30 PM

Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater

Dance | Hunger | Action

Dance | Hunger | Action , a curated evening of dance drawn from the unique and vibrant diversity of the Houston dance community, brings awareness to the Houston Food Bank and their work to combat food insecurity in and around Houston. The performance provides a platform for dance makers to showcase their individual perspectives while supporting Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater’s mission of promoting social consciousness.

Proceeds of this show will go to The Houston Food Bank.Read more

Saturday, September 16 at 7:30 PM

7:30 PM

6 Degrees

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Pop Demo

a premiere evening-length by Toni Leago Valle

6 Degrees premieres POP DEMO a dance/theatre experience by Toni Leago Valle. POP DEMO is an imaginative blend of political commentary, offbeat theatre, aerial, contemporary dance, and visual projections, set in a stylistic Pop Art décor. POP DEMO is a historical perspective through political cartoons of how the ideas of popular democracy, extremism, and propaganda have shaped and warped American political and cultural beliefs, ultimately attempting to overthrow democracy.

Composer George Heathco’s original compositions are played live by a 5-piece ensemble, George Heathco and the Anti-Defamation Orchestra . Pop Art costume designs by Judy Masliyah and Toni Valle, and lighting design by Hudson Davis.Read more