Dance Talks

Led by Houston Ballet Director of Education Jennifer Sommers, the conversation will include Choreographer Trey McIntyre, First Soloist Chris Coomer, Demi Soloist Kellen Hornbuckle, and Corps de Ballet dancer Jack Wolff, as they give insight into what makes this ballet so unique. 

This talk will focus on Arthur Pita’s new work Good Vibrations. We will be joined in conversation by Choreographer Arthur Pita, Designer Marco Marco, Houston Ballet Principal Dancer Karina González and Soloist Chandler Dalton. Hear from the artists as they talk us through the inspiration for this world premiere and the process of bringing it to the stage.

In this Dance Talk, we will hear from Verona’s Men. The Houses of Montague, Capulet and Escalus will discuss the dancing, acting and sword fighting in the return of Stanton Welch’s 2015 ballet.

Don’t miss the chance to get a behind-the-scenes look at Summer and Smoke, a Cathy Marston premiere. Join us as we discuss this one-act Ballet inspired by Tennessee Williams’ play.

 Our mixed repertoire, Divergence, features new work from world-renowned choreographer Justin Peck. Peck’s premiere work is inspired by James Turrell’s “Twilight Epiphany” Skyscape in Houston, and we are thrilled to invite you to join us for a discussion on this new work.

Don’t miss the chance to join us for our final Dance Talks of the season! We will be joined by artists of Houston Ballet to discuss the challenge and distinctive traits of Stanton Welch’s unique production of Swan Lake.