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SHOPPING CART   LOGIN Home> Ticketing Body, Soul & Gershwin Thursday, September 9  to Sunday, September 19 From sexy to soulful to spirited, this program offers a diverse menu of contemporary ballet. There’s a flavor for every palette, a technique for every taste. The Core is Stanton Welch’s fun and energetic tribute to the music of George Gershwin and Broadway movie musicals of the 1930s. Welch’s Tu Tu is a glittery and dynamic display of talent. Jiri Kylián’s Forgotten Land is somber and soulful, an intensely moving ballet. Recommended age: 5 For age guidelines, click here. Jewels Thursday, September 23  to Sunday, October 3 Like precious stones, each gem in George Balanchine’s triptych Jewels shines brilliantly on its own. Emeralds is gentle romanticism in all its tulle and flowing movement. Rubies is neo-classical dance, a carefree throwback to the dynamic American style Balanchine created. Diamonds is classical to the core, a study in Russian imperial grandeur and precision. The world’s first abstract full-length ballet, Jewels pays tribute to three golden ages of dance, to Balanchine’s career and to the beauty of the ballerinas he loved. Recommended age: 5 For age guidelines, click here. The Nutcracker Friday, November 26  to Sunday, December 26 Oh, the wonder of it all. Living dolls. Dancing snowflakes. Cooks who fly through the Land of the Sweets. It’s The Nutcracker, in all its magical, colorful, holiday charm. With music by Tchaikovsky and stunning sets by Desmond Heeley, Ben Stevenson’s production has something to delight every member of the family. In fact, it wouldn’t be the holidays without The Nutcracker. Recommended age:2 For age guidelines, click here. Jubilee of Dance Friday, December 3 From the opening act, a fast-paced tour of seasons past and seasons yet to come, the momentum of the annual Jubilee of Dance builds at a breathtaking pace. If tradition holds true, the finale will be a showstopper that allows each of the dancers to shine. The Jubilee of Dance is an evening not to be missed. For age guidelines, click here. Marie Thursday, February 24  to Sunday, March 6 Villain or victim? Haughty queen or impetuous girl? In his full-length Marie, artistic director Stanton Welch offers a new perspective on the often controversial and always fascinating life of Marie Antoinette. Choreographed specifically for Houston Ballet, Marie makes tremendous use of the company’s acting abilities and dancing talent. Stylized sets by Kandis Cook and a sumptuous score by the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich add depth to this absorbing tale of pomp and circumstance. Based on the life of Marie Antoinette Recommended age:12 For age guidelines, click here. The Sleeping Beauty Thursday, March 10  to Sunday, March 20 No matter what they say, when a girl’s been waiting 100 years, a kiss is far more than just a kiss. Recognized as one of the supreme achievements of classical ballet, The Sleeping Beauty is an exquisite interpretation of the classic story of good versus evil. Stunning costumes and spectacular sets by Desmond Heeley help make Ben Stevenson’s production as magical as the fairy tale it tells. The Sleeping Beauty. True love is worth the wait. Recommended age:2 For age guidelines, click here. Academy Spring Showcase Friday, April 29  to Saturday, April 30 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. Raising the Barre Thursday, May 26  to Sunday, June 5 Contemporary ballet puts its best foot forward in this program featuring three of the world’s most exciting choreographers. Houston audiences will have their first opportunity to experience the work of Finnish-born Jorma Elo, one of the most sought after choreographers in the United States and Europe. Also on the program are Christopher Bruce’s Grinning in Your Face, a folksy reflection on the American Midwest of the 1940s, and Christopher Wheeldon’s Rush, which sweeps and swirls with sophisticated movement. Recommended age:5 For age guidelines, click here. The Taming of the Shrew Thursday, June 9  to Sunday, June 19 With her independent spirit and tempestuous nature, Katherina is anything but the obedient bride of Petruchio’s dreams. Their marriage is a battle of the sexes, a lively clash of wills and personalities. In his Taming of the Shrew, John Cranko has created a fun and dazzling display of moods, virtuoso dancing and vivid characterization. More than any other ballet, The Taming of the Shrew pays tribute to the brilliance and wit for which Shakespeare is known. Recommended age:5 For age guidelines, click here.

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