Free Houston Ballet, $10 Acting for Dancers, and More!

May 7, 2009

Enjoy ballet, Tchaikovsky, and relaxing in the nice spring weather—all for free! This weekend Houston Ballet is offering three free performances of their Classically Contemporary program at the Miller Outdoor Theatre. It features four works that show the range and evolution of classical style.

Is your dancing great but your acting needs a little work? Visit Steps on Broadway May 17 at 7 pm to listen a panel featuring choreographers, artistic directors and dance professionals discuss acting for dancers. It will be moderated by our DM’s own Wendy Perron. Tickets are only $10 and are available at Steps or by calling 212-874-2410 ext. 27.

Get an insider’s peak at Ballet Memphis! At Interiorworks 10.0, watch original work choreographed and performed by the company’s dancers. The pay-what-you-can event raises money for the Dancers Fund, which assists new company dancers who relocate to Memphis. The performance takes place May 28-30 at 8 pm at the Ballet Memphis studios.–Amanda Silliker