DANCE TALKS

Artists of Houston Ballet come together to give insight into the ballets of In the Night, a mixed repertory program offering a fascinating fusion of classical and contemporary artistry.

Listen to artists of Houston Ballet discuss Artistic Director Emeritus Ben Stevenson’s opulent production of The Sleeping Beauty and the challenge and distinctive traits of this timeless ballet.

Get an inside look into the making of Artistic Director Stanton Welch’s extravagant new work, Raymonda, from the creative team.

Don’t miss the chance to join us for our final Dance Talk of the season where we dive into the ballets of Sparrow – three one-act ballets by choreographers spanning from yesterday’s eminence to today’s prominence: George Balanchine, Houston Ballet Artistic Director Emeritus Ben Stevenson O.B.E, and our very own Stanton Welch AM.

In this talk leading up to our annual one-night-only extravaganza, we celebrate the past and usher in the future. Hear from Brett Ishida on her first commission for Houston Ballet and commemorate the 20-year tenures of Ballet Master Steven Woodgate and Principals Jessica Collado and Connor Walsh celebrated during the Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance.

Choreographer Silas Farley returned to Houston Ballet for the 2024-25 season to create a new work inspired by four types of love, driven by a commissioned score from frequent collaborator Kyle Werner. Hear from Silas Farley, costume designer Cassia Farley, Principal Jessica Collado, and First Soloist Julian Lacey for a first look into his second commission for Houston Ballet.

Dive into the spellbinding world of John Neumeier’s The Little Mermaid based on Hans Christian Andersen’s 1837 fairytale. Dr. Elizabeth Klett, Professor of Literature at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, joins choreographer John Neumeier, Principal Karina González, and First Soloist Gian Carlo Perez for a fascinating discussion of how Neumeier ventures beyond the pages of the original fairytale to develop a sophisticated tale of love and resilience set to Lera Auerbach's conceptual score.