Psophonia Dance Company and AURA Contemporary Ensemble are prepared to immerse you in the secret lives of honeybees as their dancers and musicians present their fourth collaboration, Colony, on Oct. 10, 11 and 12 at The MATCH.
Review: Dance Gallery Festival’s Eleven Course Texas Experience
After marking its 13th year in New York City just last weekend, the Dance Gallery Festival (DGF), made its annual leap to Texas, celebrating its tenth year at Sam Houston State University (SHSU) in Huntsville on Oct. 4 and 5. Held at the hilltop James and Nancy Gaertner Performing Arts Center, the sold-out Friday eveningContinue reading “Review: Dance Gallery Festival’s Eleven Course Texas Experience”
Falling for Sunshine and Dance Festivals
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”
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”
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