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Convergence

Bayou City Ballet Youth Company takes the stage in a program blending new choreography with classical tradition. The showcase features world premieres by choreographers Lindsay Cortner and Barry Kerollis, alongside two beloved classical works, the Grand Pas Classique divertissement from Paquita and the Garland Waltz from The Sleeping Beauty, both staged by Artistic Director Alex Pandiscio. Guest companies Creative Minds Collaborative and Ad Deum Dance Company join the program as well.Read more

SHORTcuts

Open Dance Project

SHORTcuts

An Evening of New Works by ODP Company Members and Houston-Based Guest Choreographers

Open Dance Project (ODP) launches its 2026-27 season with SHORTcuts, an evening of world premiere dance theater "shorts" by ODP company members Sonia Engman, Zuri Humphrey, Margo Smolik and Elyssa Vega and special guest choreographers Laura Harrell, Robbie Moore, and Adele Nickel. The evening also features the historical restoration of Gregg Bielemeier’s “Romance Dance” (1993) restaged by Shaun Keylock and performed by ODP company member Atticus Griffin. Read more

MAD and DIVINE

Indian Performing Arts Samskriti

MAD and DIVINE

Iconic dancer Rama Vaidyanathan explores the evocative poetry of two mystical women saint-poets

MAD and DIVINE explores the mystical and ecstatic works of legendary women poet-saints who transcended social norms to express their uninhibited devotion to the Supreme. The choreography centers on the spiritual expressions of mystic poets,13th-century Marathi saint Janabai and 14th-century Kashmiri poet Lalleshwari / Lal Ded. It contrasts Janabai’s intimate, personified devotion with Lal Ded’s abstract, formless spiritual realization. Choreographed and performed by Rama Vaidyanathan, the presentation uses classical Bharatanatyam to translate intense spiritual intoxication, philosophical inquiry, and divine fervor into evocative movement and expression.The performance features original musical scores set to distinct regional and literary traditions, incorporating live vocals, percussion, and melodic instruments to mirror the emotional arc of the poetry.Read more

Best of Both Worlds

Social Movement Contemporary Dance Theater presents Best of Both Worlds, a program bringing together athleticism, technical precision, powerful performance, and storytelling through works shaped by distinct voices, cultural experiences, and perspectives.

The evening features works by 2026–2027 Choreographic Commission recipients Adam Castañeda and Travis Prokop, an SMCDT premiere by Kamryn Waldron, and a world premiere by Rachael Hutto.Read more

Inside ISHIDA

What happens before the curtain rises?

What sparks a movement, shapes a story, and transforms an idea into a captivating dance?

Step Inside ISHIDA Dance Company for an intimate evening that invites you beyond the performance and into the world where ISHIDA’s work begins.

Meet ISHIDA and select dancers she is working with. Hear the stories, ideas, and experiences that shape the company’s artistic vision and its growing international presence—right here in Houston. Witness the creative process unfold as dancers enter rehearsal, explore movement, and bring the work to life before your eyes. Then, experience a performance of several duets that are beloved audience favorites.Read more

Dancing with the Houston Stars: All-Stars Edition

Urban Souls Dance Company

Dancing with the Houston Stars: All-Stars Edition

Celebrating 15 years and the 10th Edition, All-Star Showcase, featuring the debut performance of its new youth ensemble

Urban Souls Dance Company presents the 10th Edition of Dancing with the Houston Stars: An All-Star Showcase, our signature fundraiser. For one unforgettable night, community stars from every year of the event's history return to the stage, for one more dance.

For 21 years, Urban Souls has provided quality Black dance art in Houston, Texas, and this milestone event fuels that work for the year ahead. Join us Thursday, December 3rd at MATCH for a night ten editions in the making.Read more

On the Horizon

On the Horizon will feature new and restaged works performed by the HC2 Pre Professional Company, featuring guest choreographers Annabelle Daniels, Chase Madigan, Nicole Hagen, Nicole Sublet, Olivia Wang and Travis Prokop. See these exciting works performed by the 15 Company members as well as special guests: the new Young Movers+ and PATH+ dancers. Join us to support and see these talented young artists take the stage!Read more

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