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Houston’s Cass-Barrington Academy or Irish Dance wins national championship
Read full article: Houston’s Cass-Barrington Academy or Irish Dance wins national championshipWe're heading into the weekend with some Irish culture. The Cass-Barrington Academy of Irish Dance is here! They're fresh off a national win and will show us a preview of why they're hard to beat plus, how you can sign up to try for yourself!
Children’s Museum Houston launching 'The Break Free Experience' with breakdancing classes and workshops
Read full article: Children’s Museum Houston launching 'The Break Free Experience' with breakdancing classes and workshopsThis September, families can join an action-packed series of performances and workshops inspired by breakdancing’s popular debut at the Olympics.
Meet the all-male ballet company that will keep you on your toes
Read full article: Meet the all-male ballet company that will keep you on your toesLes Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company celebrating 50 years on the stage. They not only wow audiences with their athleticism and grace, but they perform in a way most male ballet dancers don't -- en pointe. Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo is an all-male ballet company celebrating 50 years on the stage. They not only wow audiences with their athleticism and grace, but they perform in a way most male ballet dancers don't -- en pointe. Over the years they've performed in nearly 700 cities in more than 40 countries -- and there's a reason audiences keep coming back to see this fun and talented group. Watch the video for Derrick's interview with the group's ballet master and to see him try a few moves himself.
The art of stepping with Step Afrika!
Read full article: The art of stepping with Step Afrika!Step Afrika! A top ten and nationally recognized African-American dance company celebrates its 30th anniversary with a performance of 'Drumfolk' this weekend. Get a glimpse into the group's rich history rooted in tradition and culture.
Local Huapango dance group featured in Amazon Fashion holiday campaign
Read full article: Local Huapango dance group featured in Amazon Fashion holiday campaignA Houston Huapango dance group came to HL and gave us a dance lesson! They also chatted with Derrick and Courtney about their recent feature in the 2022 Amazon Fashion Holiday campaign!
The DIAVOLO Veterans Project
Read full article: The DIAVOLO Veterans ProjectWednesday on Houston Life at 1:00 p.m., The DIAVOLO Veterans Project. You saw them on America’s Got Talent, now they’ll join us in studio. The dance company’s unique style of movement is used as a tool to help restore veterans’ physical, mental, and emotional strengths through workshops and public performances in communities all around the country. You’ll see it for yourself Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Houston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says city’s homicide rate ‘unacceptably high,’ talks bail bond reform
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says city’s homicide rate ‘unacceptably high,’ talks bail bond reformHouston Newsmakers: HPD Chief Troy Finner says city’s homicide rate ‘unacceptably high,’ talks bail bond reform
Country music star Walker Hayes chats viral hit song ‘Fancy Like’ and Tik Tok dance craze
Read full article: Country music star Walker Hayes chats viral hit song ‘Fancy Like’ and Tik Tok dance crazeThe country star has been making music for over a decade, but his career really took off this year after ‘Fancy Like’ went viral.
National Youth Theater offering Spring dance classes, theater, camps for all ages
Read full article: National Youth Theater offering Spring dance classes, theater, camps for all agesThe National Youth Theater group might just have the perfect program for them to perform on that big stage! NYT is a Christian ministry with the mission of engaging students in life changing experiences through the performing arts. They offer many different classes and camps for kids of all ages. Some of their upcoming Spring and Summer shows include ‘Newsies,’ ‘Annie,’ ‘West Side Story,’ ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ ‘High School Musical,’ among others. Their Spring dance classes run now through March 9, and you can get more info on those and their musical theater shows by clicking HERE.
10-buck ballet: Houston group to host drive-in performances this season
Read full article: 10-buck ballet: Houston group to host drive-in performances this seasonThe Houston Ballet is back. As a part of the Frame x Frame Film Fest, the Houston Ballet will hold drive-in performances at its Center for Dance parking lot. The experience affords fans the opportunity to safely experience dance in a socially-distanced setting. Frame x Frame Film Fest at the Houston Ballet Drive-In is a month-long event taking place Thursdays through Sundays beginning Thursday, Nov. 5. The festival will show different performances each night ranging from “Singin' In The Rain” to “White Christmas.”Tickets are $10 per vehicle and must be purchased in advance online.
‘Dance Your *Booty* Off’ fitness classes will have you movin, groovin, and burnin calories
Read full article: ‘Dance Your *Booty* Off’ fitness classes will have you movin, groovin, and burnin caloriesHOUSTON – Forget boring, structured fitness classes, ‘Dance Your *Booty* Off’ is a body-positive and female-friendly dance class that brings the moves, AND the fun! Owner Marianne Vergult teaches this free online class via Zoom every Saturday and Sunday. Her one-hour class will have you burning tons of calories (without even realizing that you’re working out,) while grooving to some of your favorite upbeat music. For more information on ‘Dance Your *Booty* Off,’ click HERE. Watch as Lauren Kelly shows off her best dance moves!
One Good Thing: Houston Ballet dancers come together for virtual dance program
Read full article: One Good Thing: Houston Ballet dancers come together for virtual dance programHOUSTON The dancers from the Houston Ballet aren't letting the pandemic get them down. Because of everything that's going on, the Houston Ballet wanted to find a fun way for their dancers to stay connected and moving while spending more time at home. They came up with a group Zoom dance to Billy Joel's classic, "Dancing with Myself." The virtual performances might make you want to even get up on your feet and join them.
Celebrity dance pro Tony Dovolani teaching FREE virtual ballroom dance lessons
Read full article: Celebrity dance pro Tony Dovolani teaching FREE virtual ballroom dance lessonsHOUSTON – It’s time to get off the couch, and start moving your body! Celebrity pro dancer Tony Dovolani has the perfect solution for anyone who’s ever wanted to learn how to ballroom dance - by doing it virtually from your own house. “We’re here for so many of our students, who ballroom dance in our studios as their primary form of exercise,” Dovolani said. We want to make sure they can keep dancing while staying connected with us.” Folks across the country are having so much fun. Visit fredastaireonlinelessons.com to learn more about virtual ballroom dancing.