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Houston Ballet at Wortham Theater Center
Founded in 1969, Houston Ballet is America's fourth largest ballet company featuring 54 dancers who have won gold and silver medals at international ballet competitions. The company performs a wide ...
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Wortham Center marks 25th anniversary
May 29th, 2012 4:15 PM
Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Houston Ballet celebrated Wortham Center's 25th anniversary at the dance company's presention of "Made in America" on May 24. The mayor made some pre-curtain remarks ...
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Arts & Entertainment
Houston Ballet Becomes New Full-Time Downtown Resident
by Heather Pray | 03.01.11
More than 40 years ago, 15 dancers made their stage debut at Sam Houston State Teachers College. Their practice space was a renovated garage in Montrose. Today, with a company ...
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Columbia Folkloric Ballet
Since its inception, the Colombian Folkloric Ballet has been actively promoting the Colombian culture throughout the United States. The CFB has been officially recognized as the most authentic expression of ...
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Dominic Walsh Dance Theater
Dominic Walsh Dance Theater (DWDT) is a Houston-based contemporary ballet company that inspires and entertains audiences and artists with visually stunning performances. Dominic Walsh Dance Theater presents innovative, thought-provoking works ...
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A Change of Season
Aug 2nd, 2011 10:33 AM
It has been a busy couple of weeks for the Houston Ballet. They're gearing up for a brand new season full of all the things you want from the ballet ...
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Wortham Theater Center
Wortham Center is home to Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera. Since its opening in 1987, Wortham has entertained audiences totaling more than 5 million people. It has also served ...
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An Interview with Amy Fote, Houston Ballet Principal Dancer
Nov 14th, 2012 3:35 PM
Houston Ballet Principal Dancer Amy Fote has, since joining the company in 2005, become a gem in Houston's dancing world. At the end of HB's performances of The Nutcracker in ...
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Culture Collision is back! Get united with Houston's Arts Scene on May 23
May 17th, 2012 3:00 PM
Summer is almost here and that means the 2011-2012 Theater District season is about to close. If you're one of the die-hard theater lovers like me, you're probably pretty bummed ...
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You Better Ask Somebody
Apr 28th, 2010 6:00 AM
I spent a lot of time trying to figure what I was going to write about in this first post for the Houston Downtown Alliance's new site. My purview, for ...
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Arts season kicks off in August
Aug 2nd, 2010 1:53 PM
Although it may not seem like it in terms of temperature (100 degrees of hotness), it is officially the end of the lazy days of summer. We're in the final ...
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Backstage Summer 2011
by Heather Pray | 06.01.11
Houston’s summer is the right time to head inside for cool entertainment. Chill in the Houston Theater District with a season that rocks – literally. High society, contemporary dance, a ...
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Sandra Organ Dance Company
In 1997, Sandra Organ ended her 15-year career with Houston Ballet to found the Sandra Organ Dance Company and realize a dream. Her mission was to promote contemporary dance, educate ...
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Dancing With The Blogs
May 20th, 2010 12:23 PM
Hi, folks! And welcome to our new blog! I’m Virginia, your friendly neighborhood Event Coordinator reporting to you from my office here at the Wortham Center. I'll be keeping you up ...
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Backstage Fall 2012
by Melissa Seuffert | 09.01.12
Wortham Center DaCamera of Houston celebrates its 25th anniversary season this year, kicking things off with a celebration of masterpieces. Opening Night: 25th Anniversary Celebration on Sept. 28 includes Fanfare ...
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First Time at The Nutcracker
Nov 30th, 2011 12:03 PM
I'm not sure how my parents missed the boat on The Nutcracker tradition. We do movies, Christmas eve gifts, caroling, tree decorating -- you name it! But here I was, ...
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Backstage Summer 2012
by Melissa Seuffert | 06.01.12
Imagine it is 1987 – the world’s population had reached 5 billion; gasoline cost just under $0.90 per gallon; Margaret Thatcher was elected as prime minister of the United Kingdom ...
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Backstage
Houston Theater District fourishes with feeling this spring
by Heather Pray | 03.01.10
The chilly weather is just a memory and spring is in the air, especially in the Houston Theater District, where audiences can experience the warmth, joy and pleasure of some ...
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10,000 Likes Sweepstakes
Jul 11th, 2012 2:52 PM
Help Downtown Houston reach 10,000 likes on Facebook for a chance to win a fabulous night downtown. The Downtown Houston Facebook page is THE place to get information on free ...
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