It’s early fall so there’s much to write about in Houston dance. First up, my review of Fringe Festival contribution “The Sky Was Wild With Sunshine,” choreographed by Ashley Horn Nott. Followed by a feature article for Arts+Culture Magazine’s October issue, available in print and online, entitled “The Fest Test: The Impact of Dance FestivalsContinue reading “Falling for Sunshine and Dance Festivals”
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.
Cultural Awareness at Houston’s JCC and SMU Alumni Making Dance in Texas
SMU grads go big right here at home. These leaders and influencers in Texas dance are releasing shockwaves, some of which are felt far beyond state lines. Plus, a recap of Dance Month events at the Kaplan.
Dancer Profile: Navid Charkhi
Navid Charkhi has booked big movie musicals like Descendants, TV shows like Once Upon a Time, and performed live in Vancouver’s 2010 Olympic Opening Ceremony. I enjoyed getting to know and write about this emerging talent.
Writing on Texas Dance in 2016
The year is coming to a close. I’ve written pieces for Houston’s premiere dance organization, Dance Source Houston; Texas’ primary source for Arts+Culture news, A+C Texas Magazine; and even wrapped Houston Ballet into the content at Dance Advantage. Click the photos below for a small taste of my work and what Texas dance had to offer inContinue reading “Writing on Texas Dance in 2016”
Dancer Profile: Keanu Uchida
Keanu Uchida is an intelligent dancer with many talents. It was interesting to get to know this young Canadian and talk with him about his work.
Dancer Profile: Justin Lopes
Recently appearing in Fox Network’s Rocky Horror production, Canadian dancer, Justin Lopes explains how he got started in dance. …And what it was like to be part of the cast:
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