Photo Flash: Sneak Peek - Innovative 'SPA at the J' Dance Master Class Series

As part of the 50th anniversary season and tradition of "bringing the world's best to Houston," Society for the Performing Arts (SPA) in partnership with the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center presents a series of innovative dance master classes. This series brings the expertise of world-renowned dancers, choreographers, and teaching artists from all over the globe directly to Houston. Scroll down for a sneak peek!

ABOUT THE CLASSES:

Pilobolus

Thursday, January 19, 2017

7:30-9:00 PM

Pilobolus is an internationally acclaimed collective, renowned for its unique, diverse collaborations that ignore preconceived barriers between creative disciplines. The company is committed to constantly making things, always creating collaboratively, and always exploring ways of using the human body as a graphic and expressive medium. Pilobolus was founded in 1971.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

Thursday, April 20, 2017

7:30-9:00 PM

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet shares its bold vision to the world, with top choreographers, a distinctive and groundbreaking repertoire, and virtuoso dancers, fostering a jewel of a Dance Company that's centered in the American West. That pioneering spirit comes from its dual set of home cities: Aspen, nestled in the Rocky Mountains, and Santa Fe, situated atop the Southwestern plateau. This two-decade-old contemporary Dance Company is shaping the cultural landscape of those two cities, and the dance field at large.

Jessica Lang Dance

Thursday, May 18, 2017

7:30-9:00 PM

Jessica Lang Dance, founded in 2011, has quickly become one of the nation's preeminent companies, enriching and inspiring global audiences with immersive performances flush with the beauty of movement and music.

Classes are open to the public for intermediate dancers and up. Appropriate dance attire is required. Cost is $15 per participant per class. Sign up for all three Dance Master Classes and receive a discount.

Purchase tickets at spahouston.org/education/public-programs/dance-master-classes or email education@spahouston.org for more information. Classes take place at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston, 5601 S. Braeswood, Houston, TX 77096.

For more information regarding other Society for the Performing Arts performance dates, times and details, call 713-227-4772 or visit spahouston.org.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet: Heart(s)pace. Photo by Sharen Bradford.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet: Overglow. Photo by Sharen Bradford.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet: Overglow. Photo by Sharen Bradford.

Jessica Lang Dance: Eve Jacobs and Kana Kimura and John Harnage

Jessica Lang Dance: Eve Jacobs and Kana Kimura and John Harnage

Pilobolus. Photo by Ian Douglas.

Pilobolus. Photo by Ian Douglas.