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CURRENT PRESS RELEASES
Houston Ballet Announces 2026–27 Company Roster
July 29, 2026 - Houston Ballet, one of the nation's leading ballet companies, is pleased to announce its Company roster for the 2026–27 season, featuring new apprentices and dancer promotions. The roster reflects the Company's dual identity: a home for homegrown talent and a destination for exceptional artists from around the world. Under the leadership of Artistic Directors Julie Kent and Stanton Welch AM and Executive Director and CEO Sonja Kostich, Houston Ballet continues to advance both classical and contemporary ballet while developing artists who will shape the future of the art form.
Houston Ballet Presents: Manon
July 15, 2026 - Houston Ballet brings back one of the most celebrated story ballets in history: Sir Kenneth MacMillan's Manon, taking the stage September 24 through October 4, 2026.
Houston Ballet Presents: Pecos Bill
July 15, 2026 - This fall, Houston Ballet will open its 2026-2027 season with Pecos Bill, a mixed repertory program running September 11 through 20 at the Wortham Theater Center. The can’t-miss performance brings together three works that look at American identity from very different angles, including one that hits especially close to home for Houston audiences.
Houston Ballet Announces Promotion of Danbi Kim to Principal Dancer
June 25, 2026 - Houston Ballet is proud to announce the promotion of Danbi Kim to Principal Dancer. Formerly a First Soloist, Kim was promoted on Sunday evening, June 21, 2026, following her performance in the title role of the Company’s production of Giselle, choreographed by Artistic Director, Stanton Welch AM.
Houston Ballet Closes 2025–2026 Season with Stanton Welch AM’s Giselle
April 29, 2026 – Houston Ballet concludes its 2025–2026 season with Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM’s Giselle, running June 11 through 21 at the Wortham Theater Center. The engagement marks the 10th anniversary of Welch’s staging, a work that has become a defining part of the Company’s classical repertory.
Houston Ballet Presents: An Evening with the Stars – A Mixed Repertory
April 28, 2026 – What happens when people simply come together? That question sits at the center of Houston Ballet’s Series III opener, An Evening with the Stars, running May 28 through June 7 at the Wortham Theater Center. The mixed repertory program brings together three distinct works by acclaimed choreographers—each exploring connection, resilience, and the quiet moments that shape us.
Houston Ballet Announces Its 2026-2027 Season
February 17, 2026 – Houston Ballet is proud to announce its 2026-2027 Season, a bold and compelling lineup that foregrounds the company’s dual commitment to artistic innovation and rich performance traditions. This season highlights mixed repertory programs with world premieres, immersive new storytelling, and iconic narrative ballets — all performed on the Wortham Theater Center stage.
Houston Ballet Hosts Youth America Grand Prix 2026 Season Finals
February 3, 2026 – In a major cultural and arts education milestone for the City, Houston Ballet will host the 2026 Youth America Grand Prix (YAGP) Season Finals in Houston for the first time, bringing the world’s largest student ballet scholarship competition—and more than 2,000 of the most talented young dancers from around the world —to Houston. Held May 10 through 18 at the Wortham Theater Center, the week-long event reinforces Houston and Houston Ballet as an international hub for ballet, arts education, and emerging talent.
Houston Ballet Presents: Broken Wings – A Mixed Repertory Program
January 20, 2026 – This Spring, Houston Ballet brings bold storytelling and powerful movement to the Wortham Theater Center with Broken Wings, a thrilling mixed repertory program running March 12 through 22, 2026. Featuring works by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Jiří Kylián, and Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM, the program is a celebration of artistic risk-taking, emotional depth, and technical mastery.
Houston Ballet Presents: Sylvia
January 20, 2026 – Houston Ballet reawakens the world of Greek mythology with the return of Sylvia, Stanton Welch AM’s epic tale of love, betrayal, and female heroism. Running February 26 through March 8, 2025, at Wortham Theater Center, this vibrant production blends myth, romance, and action into an unforgettable tale centered around three women whose lives—and hearts—collide across mortal and immortal worlds.
Adama Sall Named Houston Ballet’s First Chief Marketing Officer
January 15, 2026 – Houston Ballet is pleased to announce Adama Sall as the organization’s first-ever Chief Marketing Officer (CMO). In this newly created role, Adama will lead Houston Ballet’s marketing and brand strategy into a new era as part of the senior leadership team, reporting directly to the Executive Director. She will begin her role on January 26.
Houston Ballet Announces Promotion of Tyler Donatelli to Principal Dancer
December 5, 2025 – Houston Ballet is proud to announce the promotion of Tyler Donatelli to Principal Dancer. Formerly a First Soloist, Donatelli was promoted on Friday evening of December 5, 2025, after starring in Houston Ballet’s annual Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance Gala. Donatelli’s elevation follows a standout year defined by major leading roles and breakthrough performances that solidified her as one of the Company’s most captivating and versatile dancers.
Houston Ballet presents Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance
November 21, 2025 – Houston Ballet proudly presents the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance, a one-night-only event that celebrates the artistry, history, and future of one of the country’s leading ballet companies. This year’s performance takes on special significance as it marks the final celebration of former Executive Director James Nelson, who is now retired after more than a decade of visionary leadership. A treasured Houston tradition for 20 years, the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance showcases Houston Ballet’s extraordinary dancers who bring the Company’s legacy to life while spotlighting the promise of rising stars.
Houston Ballet Presents: Rock, Roll & Tutus: A Mixed Repertory Program Bridging Bold Sound and Ballet
August 4, 2025 – Houston Ballet ignites the stage this fall with Rock, Roll & Tutus, a high-energy mixed repertory program running September 18 through 28, 2025, at the Wortham Theater Center. Featuring four expressive and artistically bold works, this vibrant program fuses classical technique with the rhythm of modern life. With choreography from ISHIDA, Christopher Bruce, Jacquelyn Long, and Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM, it’s an unforgettable blend of emotion, music, and movement.
Houston Ballet Presents: John Cranko’s Onegin
August 4, 2025 – Houston Ballet is proud to present the return of John Cranko’s Onegin, running September 5 through 14, 2025, at the Wortham Theater Center. Based on Alexander Pushkin’s beloved verse novel Eugene Onegin, it is a poignant and emotionally rich ballet that has captivated audiences for decades. Set to a deeply expressive score by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged by Kurt-Heinz Stolze, Onegin brings 19th-century Russia to vivid life as it explores the timeless tale of love, rejection, and regret.
Houston Ballet Announces Promotion of Four Dancers to First Soloist
June 27, 2026 — Houston Ballet is proud to announce the promotion of four company dancers to the esteemed rank of First Soloist. The promoted artists include Eric Best, Aoi Fujiwara, Danbi Kim, and Naazir Muhammad. Each of these exceptional dancers has demonstrated outstanding artistry, dedication, and technical excellence on stage, contributing to Houston Ballet’s continued reputation for excellence and innovation in dance. Their promotions reflect the strength and depth of talent within the Company.
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