Author Archives: Nichelle

Nichelle is a versatile digital marketing and communications professional. She has led and implemented social media, blog and email content strategy for two of Houston’s best-known institutions. She is also the founder of DanceAdvantage.net, the spot dance students, teachers and parents turn to for guidance in dance education.

Dancing Diana

My participation in The Frenetic Fringe Festival in Houston, performing a work titled Dancing Diana.

Squeeze – Psophonia Dance Company

Squeeze isn’t all about finances. There’s a smidgen of sensuality as the dancers parade onto and across the stage in a Vegasy opener. And, a touch of technology — the audience is invited to text or, for the tragically hip, “tweet” during a brief intermission. Also there’s a “healthy” dose of paranoia as a few sneezes and the threat of swinish germs undermine the dancers’ ability to connect with one another.

Traversing the Iberian Peninsula with Sara Draper and Dancepatheatre

In a one-night-only, June 20 repertory concert, Memories of Spain, Dancepatheatre traversed the Iberian Peninsula with postcard precision. A glimpse of the region’s ancient history, a peek at its rhythmical underpinning, a gander at its cultural temperament. Including revisited work, dance in development, and a premiere performance, the evening managed to coalesce into an enticing mosaic, depicting not only Spanish culture, but Draper’s own creative sojourns.

In Sleep a King

There’s no questioning Michael Jackson’s influence on our current pop music and dance culture. His life was somewhat of a tragedy but his talent was a gift. So, in honor of this icon, I’m taking a moment to celebrate that gift.

“Stranger” Gets an A

On Big Range Dance Festival’s opening night, I Am Stranger was a stand-out. The piece, conceived and directed by Jeanine Durning, is one of five works commissioned by solo-performer, Andee Scott for her project Woman’s Work: Reconstructions of Self.

Sweet on Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

The ASFB dancers make the most of these sly and witty comedic “bits” and demonstrate their ability to harmonize as an ensemble.