"History"

Quirky Works Texas

Houston Met Dance proves it keeps good company

BY DUSTI RHODES

Quirky Works Texas allows Houston Metropolitan Dance Company to brag about its friends list. Every year, fellow troupes from around the country come to strut their stuff with the folks at Houston Met, who lean back and say, "Yeah, we're friends." Headlining this year's event is choreographer Braham Logan Crane with History. Scored by its namesake album by Angela Ai, the seven-part dance moves through the story of her life, told on the album's tracks. Crane weaves in multimedia projections with very precise movement to add drama and focus to the journey. For example, a trio of dances depicting the internal breakdown of self is set to "Raw," while reminiscences about the freeing curiosity of childhood accompany "Backyard." The roster also features work from Randall Flinn, Salim Gauwloos, Travesty Dance Group/Houston and CORE Performance Company. 8 p.m. Wortham Center, 501 Texas. For information, call 713-522-6375 or visit www.houstonmetdance.org. $10 to $35.

The A.W.A.R.D. Show in Philadelphia

My signature work "Ghosts of Things to Come", will be performed as part of The A.W.A.R.D. Show sponsored by The Joyce Theatre and presented by Live Arts Festival & Philly Fringe.  Stay tuned for more details!!!

"Cats" @ The Roxy

After spending two weeks in Tennessee setting a new version of "Cats" on a cast of 17, I grew a new appreciation for the show and its beauty.  I had a great time with the cast, and the show is doing well, and seems to be a hit!!  

Shut Up & Dance Photos

Shut Up and Dance was a huge success.  Check out some shots from rehearsal and the performance!!!

(Megan, Jermel and Caralin performing my piece - "A Corps Perdu")

(Megan in rehearsal)

Shut Up & Dance - March 28th

(www.paballet.org OR www.mannapa.org)

I am excited to choreograph a piece for this year's benefit put on by Pennsylvania Ballet.  I started rehearsals this week, and so far so good.  Check back soon, I will be posting rehearsal videos.  

Guest Teaching @ Steps

(2121 Broadway) - www.stepsnyc.com

I will be teaching an INT CONTEMPORARY JAZZ class at Steps on Broadway next Sunday (March 1st from 4:30PM-6PM).  Hope to see you in class!!!!