Join us in-person for our free Dance Talks lecture series to learn more about the works on Houston Ballet's stage and the artists behind them.
For more information about Dance Talks, please contact Jennifer Sommers, Director of Education, at jsommers@houstonballet.org.
Dance Talks take place at the Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance, 601 Preston Street
Peter Pan
August 30, 2022
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.
Good Vibrations
September 13, 2022
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.
Romeo & Juliet
February 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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.
Summer & Smoke
February 28, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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.
Divergence
May 16, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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.
Swan Lake
May 30, 2023 at 7:15 PM
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.