Houston Ballet

We’re in the studio defying gravity every day!! Here’s a quick peak of rehearsal for the upcoming Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance onstage December 6th ONLY! It’s sure to be a celebration of all things Houston Ballet, plus an exclusive world premiere by choreographer Brett Ishida. Get tickets at houstonballet.org before they’re all gone!

Thank you to all the amazing shoppers and supporters of Houston Ballet! We welcomed more than 99,000 of you through the doors during the 2024 Nutcracker Market last week??

Attention dancers! Houston Ballet, under the direction of Julie Kent and Stanton Welch, invites all dancers with strong classical and contemporary technique to audition for the 2025-2026 season. Join us for an open audition on Sunday, March 2nd 2025 at the Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance—no pre-registration required! For details on requirements and audition materials, visit https://lnkd.in/gr7VeUKM or contact [email protected] (no phone calls, please) #HoustonBallet #dance #danceauditions #performingarts #castingcall

Dance Talks: Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance December 3, 2024 at 7:15 PM at the Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance In this talk leading up to our annual one-night-only extravaganza, we celebrate the past and usher in the future. We 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. Please RSVP here! https://lnkd.in/ggPKFRd4

It’s almost audition season! Below are just a few ways you can #FindYourFutureHere with Houston Ballet Academy: 2025 Houston Ballet Spring Semester Auditions: Sunday, December 8, 2024 | Ages 7-18+ 2025 Houston Ballet Summer Intensive Program Audition Tour January 4 - February 2, 2025 | Ages 12+ (with 7-11 in certain cities) Plus, all students who audition for the Summer Intensive Program are evaluated for @houstonballet’s second company, Houston Ballet II. Video auditions for the 2025-2026 season of HBII will also be accepted starting January 1, 2025. ?? Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/dG7Zen3M #houstonballet #houstonballetacademy #dance #dancelife #dancemoms #summerintensiveprogram #auditions #performingarts

Get a shopping pass during #TheNutcracker season!???? Did you know? You don’t need a ticket to Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker to experience the magic of our holiday boutique! Simply arrive at the Wortham Theater 90 minutes before The Nutcracker performances through the intermission, and ask the box office for a Shopping Pass to browse our extensive collection of Nutcrackers and holiday gifts for your friends and loved ones. ?? Boutique Hours: The boutique will open 90 minutes prior to each performance and remain open until intermission from November 29 through December 29. (Box office will close after intermission) ?? Special Shopping Perks: ? Be the first to browse our selection, including unique Nutcrackers both old and new. ? Find the perfect holiday gifts without the pressure of attending a performance that day. ? All purchases at the boutique are tax free.

Three esteemed conductors - Simon Thew, Music Director and Chief Conductor of Houston Ballet, Geneviève Leclair, and Richard Bado will take turns helming the company’s orchestra throughout this season’s performances of The Nutcracker! Read more about our guest conductors in our Nutcracker digital program at https://lnkd.in/gkgaWprx Photo of Guest Conductor Geneviève Leclair

Our Academy dancers had blast at the Nutcracker Market Preview Party last night! ?????? Nutcracker Market is officially open TONIGHT and it’s not too late to join the fun! Now through Sunday,? tickets can be purchased below, at your local H-E-B Business Centers, or with cash or check only at the door. When you purchase tickets to Nutcracker Market, you are supporting Houston Ballet, the Academy and its scholarship programs. ?? https://lnkd.in/gegGNMqD

Join us this weekend for the 44th Annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market! All proceeds from admission and special event tickets as well as 11 percent of all merchandise sales directly support Houston Ballet, its Academy and its scholarship programs. Since it’s inception in 1981, Nutcracker Market has raised more than $90.5 million for Houston Ballet. Purchase your tickets on ticketmaster.com or at the door. Cash or check only accepted at the door.

Step into the enchanting world of Stanton Welch's The Nutcracker, Houston's ultimate holiday tradition that has dazzled audiences at the Wortham Theater since 2016. Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes journey into this breathtaking ballet, where magic and wonder come to life on stage. Discover the captivating history that led to the creation of this iconic production, and explore how Stanton Welch’s visionary choreography has elevated this beloved holiday classic into a mesmerizing experience for all. From its stunning set designs to the unforgettable characters, dive deep into the artistry and legacy that make this Nutcracker a must-see celebration year after year. Interviews featuring: Stanton Welch AM | Artistic Director 2003-present Tim Goodchild and Laura Lynch | Set & Costume Designer for The Nutcracker (2016) and Former Head of Costumes Beth Everitt | Academy Instructor and Children’s Ballet Master (now Associate Director of Programs and Productions) Connor Walsh | Dancer 2004-present