DANCE

The Jewish Community Center of Houston presents the Houston Choreographers: Generation Next Gala Concert, March 28, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Kaplan Theatre, I W Marks Theatre Center at 5601 S. Braeswood.

The Jewish Community Center searches for the future of local choreography by inviting high school age choreographers to enter a special competition. Students submitted samples of their original choreography to be viewed and adjudicated by a panel of judges from the Houston professional dance community and the best were chosen to be presented in the "Houston Choreographers: Generation Next" gala concert Sunday, March 28.

Among the chosen choreographers are Chad Legg of High School for the Visual and Performing Arts with "In a Past Life," Maddison Baker of the Houston Ballet Academy with "Kankama" and Katheryn Connor of Klein Oak High School with "The Chase." Bellaire High School will be represented twice by young choreographers Jackie Liedtke and Audrey Long. Westside High School and Episcopal High School will be making guest appearances, performing works from their upcoming concerts.
 

Students will be responsible for all aspects of their piece including lighting, sound, costuming, sets, and props. Tickets are $5 for JCC members, students with a valid ID and adult seniors/ $8 for the general public. Don't miss this glimpse into the future of Houston dance! For tickets, contact the JCC box office at 713-551-7255.

Choreographers who will be in grades 9-12 in the 2010-2011 school year are encouraged to keep an eye out for the chance to apply for the second annual Houston Choreographers: Generation Next in the spring of 2011.