Created to elevate Latinx choreographers and identity, the Texas Latino/a/x Contemporary Dance Festival returns to the Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston for a three-night roster in Matchbox 2. This year’s festival features twenty-two original dance works representing local, regional, national, and international artists. The sixth edition of this community-driven program is supported by a Festival Grant from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance and a Groundwork Grant from Dance Source Houston. 

The Texas Latino/a/x Contemporary Dance Festival is a program devoted to dance artists at all stages of their careers. This year’s line-up was curated to represent the broad range of Latinx heritage and identity and includes choreographic voices from across the United States and beyond. “This is one of my favorite programs to produce because at this point it feels like a family,” says Executive and Artistic Director Adam Castañeda. “So many of the artists who get on the roster then become perennial favorites. This year we made a conscious effort to include a significant number of first-time participants while also honoring those artists who look forward to presenting at the festival year-after-year.”

MARCH 27 - 29, 2026

MATCHBOX 2

RUNTIME:
75 minutes with no intermission

TICKETS:
General Admission Seating
$15 in advance
$20 at the door

Please note that each ticket is subject to a $5 box office support fee at checkout.

FESTIVAL LINEUP

FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2026 @ 8:00 PM

M. Gabriel Estrada
Adam Castañeda/The Pilot Dance Project
Andrew Smith
Jaruam Xavier (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
Julio Median (Atlanta, GA)
Andrew Vasquez-Aguirre Kauffman
Melanie Garcia and Celia Gomez

SATURDAY, MARCH 28, 2026 @ 8:00 PM

Armani Colon and Gabriel Mata (Washington, D.C.)
Jai Alexander
Dorianne Castillo/The Pilot Dance Project
Mariah Henry/Deeper Than Dance
Lexi Robles
Eduardo Zambrano (Chicago, IL)
Bonnie Alonzo-Hansen and Emily Rushing (Austin, TX)

SUNDAY, MARCH 29, 2026 @ 6:00 PM

Patricia Lorena Solorzano
Kristina Prats
Cynthia Garcia
Camila Maldonado
Mark Aguilar
Ana Karen Gonzalez
Estefania Valle Cruz
Claudia Orcasitas

PLAN YOUR VISIT TO MATCH

🎟️ BOX OFFICE & TICKETING 

• Online sales end 30 minutes prior to curtain. After this time, tickets may be available in person at the MATCH Box Office. 
• The Box Office opens 2 hours before curtain for Will Call and walk-up sales. 
• All sales are final. No refunds or cancellations after purchase. 
• Why is there a Box Office Support fee per ticket? Click here to learn more. 

⏱️ BEFORE THE SHOW 

• MATCH Concessions opens 1 hour prior to the start of each event. 
  Enjoy a cocktail, wine, beer, or snack before the show. 
  View concessions menu. 
• Seating typically opens 30 minutes prior to curtain. 
• Please note: Some shows have a no late seating or re-entry after the performance has begun. Arrive early! 

🚗 LOCATION & PARKING: MATCH is located in Midtown Houston. Click here for directions and parking options, including garages and metered street parking.

🍽️ RESTAURANTS & BARS: Make it a night out! Click here for a curated list of nearby restaurants and bars within walking distance of MATCH.

♿ ACCESSIBILITY: MATCH is a fully accessible facility. For accessible seating or special assistance, please contact the box office in advance so we can help accommodate your needs. Click here to email the box office.