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Cinderella Thursday, February 23  to Sunday, March 4, 2012 The story has been a favorite for generations but make no mistake, this is not your childhood Cinderella. More tomboy than princess, Stanton Welch’s title character is a striking woman of substance, determination and spunk. She’s in control, fighting the oppression and will of her evil stepmother with wit and vigor. And when she finds true love she grabs it – and wisely holds on with both hands. For age guidelines, click here. Rock, Roll & Tutus Thursday, March 8  to Sunday, March 18, 2012 Contemporary ballet has come of age and it’s looking better than ever. At 20 years old, Christopher Bruce’s Rooster is still rocking audiences around the world. It’s a fast-paced romp of machismo and nostalgia set to eight classic tracks by the Rolling Stones. Also on the program are two ballets by Artistic Director Stanton Welch, a world premiere choreographed to highlight the talents of Houston Ballet dancers and Divergence, the explosive ballet that put him on the international map. For age guidelines, click here. Academy Spring Showcase Friday, April 20  to Saturday, April 21, 2012 The students of today are the stars of tomorrow. Sneak a peak at the future of the company as the gifted young artists of Houston Ballet’s professional training school dance pieces created especially for them. For age guidelines, click here. Made in America Thursday, May 24  to Sunday, June 3, 2012 Balanchine. Morris. Fonte. All three have created ballets for companies around the world. This program, however, was made entirely in America. Mark Morris’s breezy Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes was commissioned by Mikhail Barysnikov for American Ballet Theatre. George Balanchine created Theme and Variations, his grand tribute to the Imperial Russian Ballet, for the same company. Nicolo Fonte, a Brooklyn native who danced with Les Grands Ballets de Canadiens and the Compañia Nacional de Danza in Madrid, will premiere a new work, choreographed specifically for Houston Ballet. For age guidelines, click here. Romeo and Juliet Thursday, June 7  to Sunday, June 17, 2012 Set in 16th century Verona, Romeo and Juliet chronicles Shakespeare’s tale of two beautiful teenagers from families on opposing sides of a bitter feud. With its sweepingly regal ballroom scenes, vivacious swordplay and poignant pas de deux, Ben Stevenson’s production is a feast for the eyes. With impassioned dance and bold theatrics, it’s an ideal showcase for the company’s newest stars. The ballet that inaugurated Wortham Theater Center in 1987 is back in this, our inaugural season rehearsing in the new Center for Dance. For age guidelines, click here. Cullen Series- Les Grands Friday, February 1  to Saturday, February 2, 2013 Get your passports ready. You’re being transported to Italy, via Les Grands Ballets Canadiens de Montréal. This dynamic ballet company will present two works by choreographer Mauro Bigonzetti, a native of Rome. Set to the familiar and always stirring music of Vivaldi, Four Seasons is among Bigonzetti’s newest works, created specifically for the Canadian company. His recognized and ever-popular Cantata is a passionate homage to the Italian culture and music tradition, evoking a wild Mediterranean beauty. The program is co-presented with Society for the Performing Arts. For age guidelines, click here.