From the website: Scott Turner Schofield Becoming a Man in 127 EASY Steps Feb. 20 & 21, 2009 8pm Commissioned by DiverseWorks with The Pat Graney Company, 7 Stages, and NPN DiverseWorks Theater (Houston, TX) Scott Turner Schofield puts his personal journey from female-bodied boy to butch girl to unrecognizable woman to man on displayContinue reading “New Performance Art Piece at DiverseWorks”
Houston’s Dance Salad Festival Draws Artists From All Over the World
Texas is known for steaks and BBQ but when it comes to dance, make sure “salad” is on the menu! Now celebrating the 14th anniversary season in Houston and 17th season since its inception in Brussels, Belgium, Dance Salad Festival promises another gathering of world-class performers. Famous in their own countries, the dance companies haveContinue reading “Houston’s Dance Salad Festival Draws Artists From All Over the World”
Toni Leago Valle’s Tetris Excavates, Resonates, and Captivates
From the outset, Toni Leago Valle’s latest work is an interactive experience. Upon taking their seats, the audience may feel a box of popcorn is order as they are treated to movie clips (circa the 1980s) and trivia regarding the production’s ensemble of Houston dancers. It is a device that simultaneously puts viewers at easeContinue reading “Toni Leago Valle’s Tetris Excavates, Resonates, and Captivates”
Pat Graney’s House of Mind Adds Dimension to Contemporary Dance Art
It would probably be possible to present the choreographic elements of Pat Graney’s House of Mind on a traditional proscenium stage. An audience member could purchase their ticket, enter the theater’s “house,” find his/her seat, and watch at a comfortable distance as dancers move exquisitely about and interact with portions of a carefully constructed set.Continue reading “Pat Graney’s House of Mind Adds Dimension to Contemporary Dance Art”
Audition for Site Specific in Austin
FUSEBOX FESTIVAL AUDITION NOTICE What: Auditions for Bodies in Urban Spaces as part of the Fusebox Festival in April 09 Who: Choreographer Willi Dorner presented by Fusebox and the Austrian Cultural Trust When: Auditions will be held from noon till 4pm on Sunday Feb 15th @ the Blue Theater (916 Springdale Rd, Austin TX). TheContinue reading “Audition for Site Specific in Austin”
Returning and Readjusting
Returning While living in Waco I had little opportunity to perform and spent almost five years teaching dance at private studios, a community college, and other organizations. I am passionate about teaching but I missed the creative and physical challenge of dancing within a company. We moved back to Houston while I was eight monthsContinue reading “Returning and Readjusting”
Nichelle Suzanne Strzepek 