DANCE

The Jewish Community Center of Houston Presents Dance Month 2009 at the Kaplan Theatre.

January 9 - February 8, 2009.

Celebrating its 29th year, Dance Month continues its tradition of presenting prominent choreographers, master teachers, companies, and dancers.

Festival schedule:

Friday, Jan 9 - Sunday, Jan 11
Tirkedu Houston
Dance Month kicks off with Tirkedu Houston! with Israeli choreographer, Ofer Alfasi.

Friday, Jan 16 - Sunday, Jan 18
Tap it Up Weekend
With world renowned tap dancers and choreographers Acia Gray, Derick Grant and Dianne Walker and The Souls of our Feet Jazz Trio.

Friday, January 16, 2009.
4:30 p.m.-5:45 p.m.
Tap Master Class by Acia Gray

Saturday, Jan 17 • 8:00 p.m.
Friends In Rhythm with Acia Gray, Dianne Walker & Derick Grant, Concert in the Kaplan Theatre.

Sunday, January 18, 2009.
10:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m.
Tap Master Class by Dianne Walker

Sunday, January 18, 2009
11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m.
Tap Master Class by Derick Grant

Sunday, Jan 18 • 3:00 p.m.
Discover Tap!
Family Matinee with Acia Gray, Derick Grant, and Dianne Walker at the JCC.

Monday, January 19, 2009.
Batsheva Dance Film: Out of Focus-Beyond the Stage.

Saturday, Jan 24 • 8:00 p.m.
Triple Focus
The excitement continues with a concert featuring three Houston based dance companies: Revolve Dance Company, Uptown Dance Company and UrgeWorks.

Sunday, January 25 ,2009.
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m.
Jazz Dance Master Class with Dorrell Martin

Tuesday, January 27, 2009.
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m.
Batsheva Dance Company Master Class

Saturday, Jan 31 • 7:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Dancing the Night Away
Dance Month concludes with an evening beginning with a dance lesson from the JCC's own Johnny Tanon from 7:30 - 8:00 p.m., followed by dance demonstrations from pre-professional dancers and light refreshments until 11:30 p.m.

Saturday, Feb 7 & Sunday, Feb 8
Leap ‘N Learn Teacher Training Workshop
Beverly F. Spell, owner and director of Leap ‘N Learn, and Annie W. Spell Ph.D.

Friday, February 13, 2009.
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Pilobolus Master Class

For more information on Dance Month 2009, please contact Maxine Silberstein at 713-729-3200, ext. 3223.

Photo of Derick Grant by Joanne Chan.