DANCE TALKS

A Texas tall tale rides again in our first Dance Talk of the season. Originally created within Tales of Texas, Stanton Welch’s first full-length ballet as Artistic Director, Pecos Bill brings a legendary fictional cowboy to life. Discover the story behind this Houston Ballet classic with the original cast: Mimi Hassenboehler Patman, Ian Casady, and Lauren Anderson.

From rags to riches and back again, Manon’s journey is as emotionally complex as it is technically demanding. Join us for this Dance Talk moderated by Artistic Director Julie Kent to discover why Manon remains one of the most coveted roles for ballerinas around the world.

Every world premiere starts somewhere. This one started with a question: who in the world are you? Step inside the creation of Artistic Director Stanton Welch’s newest ballet in this Dance Talk moderated by Executive Director & CEO Sonja Kostich.

What happens when a story gets a second act? Discover how Madame Butterfly has been reimagined through literature, music, and dance.

Paris couldn't handle it in 1913. Houston isn't scared of it now. The ballet that started a riot still sparks conversation today. Explore the collision of music and movement behind The Rite of Spring with the artists bringing it to life.

Behind every tutu is a team, and Houston Ballet’s costume department goes all in. How do they manage every detail for flagship ballets like Swan Lake? Join us for our last dance talk of the season to see how they pull it off.