Houston Ballet Tickets

Houston Ballet Tickets

The Houston Ballet is in many ways the cultural ambassador for the city of Houston. The organization was founded 1969, and although this ballet organization has a shorter history than others, it has managed to grow to the fourth largest in the United States. Past performances have included

Don Quixote

and

Swan Lake

as well as new ballets that are commissioned by some of the most renowned professionals in the industry. The ballet season begins in the September with shows for the fall, winter and spring. Live performances are whimsical as well as inspiring.

Reflecting the Can-Do Spirit of Houston

Sam Houston was an American frontiersman, soldier and politician. He was one of the main figures fighting for the independence of Texas, and he was successful. So, it can be said that Houston, like Texas, has always had a fierce independent spirit. In many ways, the Houston Ballet reflects the can-do spirit of this city. The organization's mission is to train its dancers in the classical ballet methods while adding its own unique touches to the dance genre. It aims to be a ballet company that attracts the best dancers who want to continue developing their talents and skills. Their practice and performance facilities are state-of-art, thanks to generations donations from the community and philanthropists. The dance company also provides instruction for students and professionals, too.

Where can I buy Houston Ballet tickets?

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Where is Houston Ballet performing?

To watch a Houston Ballet performance, head over to the Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston.

What can I expect from Houston Ballet?

The Houston Ballet keeps one ballet shoe in tradition and the other in innovative choreography. Audiences can expect to see traditional ballets like

The Nutcracker

,

Swan Lake

and

Giselle

. They can also expect to see shows where the performances were choreographed by prestigious contemporary professionals from the industry. The organization is committed to training its dancers in the tradition of this dance. They also aim to add diversity to the repertoire.

How long is a Houston Ballet performance?

Most Houston Ballet performances are two-and-half- to three-hours long. The total time depends on the ballet being performed. There is at least one intermission per show. While there is no dress code for shows, audiences are still encouraged to dress smartly. Galas, however, do have strict dress codes.

Who are the members of Houston Ballet?

There are 54 dancers who make up the Houston Ballet. The organization has also been recognized for its ability to keep training up and coming ballerinas through their affiliate school, the Ben Stevenson Academy. Company dancers have won several medals for their performances at competitions.

Is Houston Ballet coming to a city near me?

During the 2018-2019 season, the Houston Ballet toured to the Dubai Opera in Dubai, UAE. There are no tours scheduled for the 2019-20, so the best place to see them is at the Wortham Theater Center in downtown Houston. Over the last 10 years, the Houston Ballet schedule has also included performances in London, Moscow and Beijing as well as Los Angeles, New York City and Washington, D.C.

What other musical events like the Houston Ballet can I attend in the city?

If you enjoy the Houston Ballet, other theater events you can consider checking out include the

Houston Symphony

that performs at the

Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

and the

Houston Grand Opera

that performs at the Wortham Theater Center.