DANCE

Dance Month at the Kaplan Theatre 2010 celebrates three decades of dance showcasing Houston’s talent as well as national dancers, teachers and choreographers. The Jewish Community Center of Houston will host a series of performances, concerts and workshops January 7 through February 20, 2010.

Saturday, February 6, Dance Month presents Triple Focus.  Enjoy an evening of dance that brings together three professional companies presenting works ranging in style from jazz to contemporary. Commissioned this season are Ad Deum Dance Company, Houston Metropolitan Dance Company and Urban Souls Dance Company.

Ad Deum Dance Company, founded and directed by Randall Flinn since January 2000, is a Houston, Texas based professional contemporary/modern dance company. The company is comprised of dance artists that have found a new home in Houston from all across the USA and others nations of the world. The natural integration of artistic excellence with the freedom to live out their Christian faith as professional artists is what attracts dancers to our company and programs.

Ad Deum is contemporary dance and physical theatre, a visual fusion of moving image and dramatic presentation. Passion, flowing grace and fierce athleticism abound as these artists explore the mysteries of faith, grace and redemption through the freedom created by God for the expressions of the human body, soul, and spirit. Our works are both relevant and redemptive - creating dance that is excellent and has something important to offer to everyone.

The Houston Metropolitan Dance Company incorporates the grace and beauty of ballet, the strength and emotion of modern, and the innovation and energy of jazz. Because of this versatility, The Houston MET attracts renowned as well as innovative, "edge," emerging choreographers.

Urban Souls, a Houston based dance company believes in bridging gaps between the worlds of urban life and dance theater. The company embodies exceptional artistry and a profound sense of spirituality. Urban Souls is a dance company presenting a wide spectrum of works that are multicultural, socially and visually appealling to all audiences.

Urban Souls Dance Company is dedicated to the preservation and creation of historical and contemporary dances which celebrate cultural themes that educates and entertains. USDC also desires to cultivate future audiences and artists by providing dance training, performances, and experiences for the communities in which it serves. The dancers of Urban Souls provide not just a dance performance, but a "dance" experience that will inspire and energize audiences.

Pictured above:  Houston Metropolitan Dance Company.