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What do ballet dancers call their point shoes? A behind-the-scenes look at the Houston Ballet
Read full article: What do ballet dancers call their point shoes? A behind-the-scenes look at the Houston Ballet"A lot of death happens in them," jokes Houston Ballet principal dancer Jessica Collado of her silk, baby pink ballet slippers. A ballerina's point shoes have a reputation for being tough on the toes, which might be why many ballerinas use the dark nickname "coffins" for their footwear. However, 20 years into her time as a dancer at the Houston Ballet it seems Collado's feet are still happy to keep on dancing.
Meet the all-male ballet company that will keep you on your toes
Read full article: Meet the all-male ballet company that will keep you on your toesLes Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company celebrating 50 years on the stage. They not only wow audiences with their athleticism and grace, but they perform in a way most male ballet dancers don't -- en pointe. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company celebrating 50 years on the stage. They not only wow audiences with their athleticism and grace, but they perform in a way most male ballet dancers don't -- en pointe. Over the years they've performed in nearly 700 cities in more than 40 countries -- and there's a reason audiences keep coming back to see this fun and talented group. Watch the video for Derrick's interview with the group's ballet master and to see him try a few moves himself.
The life of legendary Houston ballerina Lauren Anderson comes to the theater in โPlumshugaโ
Read full article: The life of legendary Houston ballerina Lauren Anderson comes to the theater in โPlumshugaโLauren Anderson is the first Black principal dancer of a major American ballet company and a household name in the arts community. Some may think they have her figured out, but many donโt know her real story. Although growing up to be a beautiful ballerina, she battled addiction. Her impactful story is now being told for the FIRST time in a world premiere play, right here in our neck of the woods at Stages, Houstonโs intimate, inclusive, and progressive theater.
LAST CHANCE: Final showings of โLa Sylphideโ this weekend at Houston Ballet
Read full article: LAST CHANCE: Final showings of โLa Sylphideโ this weekend at Houston BalletItโs your last chance to catch โLa Sylphide,โ at the Houston Ballet, which is billed as the oldest ballet in existence.
Houston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says cityโs homicide rate โunacceptably high,โ talks bail bond reform
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says cityโs homicide rate โunacceptably high,โ talks bail bond reformHouston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says cityโs homicide rate โunacceptably high,โ talks bail bond reform
The Houston Balletโs โThe Nutcrackerโ Returns LIVE to the Stage
Read full article: The Houston Balletโs โThe Nutcrackerโ Returns LIVE to the StageThere is one holiday tradition that Houstonians look forward to each year โ weโre talking about the Houston Balletโs production of โThe Nutcrackerโ.
6 Must-Shop Vendors at the 2021 Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market
Read full article: 6 Must-Shop Vendors at the 2021 Houston Ballet Nutcracker MarketNutcracker Market triumphantly returns to NRG Center to usher in Houstonโs holiday season and celebrate in-person and in style for the 40th Anniversary Nutcracker Market โ The Redo.
Houston Newsmakers: New Houston police Chief Troy Finner promises new tone in police trainings
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: New Houston police Chief Troy Finner promises new tone in police trainingsHouston Newsmakers: New Houston police Chief Troy Finner promises new tone in police trainings
A night at the ballet, in time for โNutcrackerโ season
Read full article: A night at the ballet, in time for โNutcrackerโ seasonHamrick's Live Arts Global company is producing A Night at the Ballet, a free streaming event that premieres this week. They depend on a live audience to do their work, of course, and most live paycheck to paycheck. The result is โA Night at the Ballet,โ a free streaming event that premieres Thursday and was produced by Live Arts Global, founded by Hamrick and her partners, Christine Shevchenko (a principal dancer at ABT) and Joanna DeFelice. AP: What gave you the idea for โA Night at the Balletโ? But that was really just the dancers, and we thought, how can we help everybody in this live arts world?