SPA at the J Dance Master Class Series starts up in January at Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center

World-renowned dancers, choreographers and teaching artists from all over the globe are coming directly to Houston 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 starting in January and continuing throughout the spring.

Classes are open to the public for intermediate dancers and up. Appropriate dance attire is required. Classes will be held at the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center of Houston at 5601 S. Braeswood in Houston.

DATES FOR MASTER CLASS SERIES ARE:          

Pilobolus on Thursday, January 19, 2017 from 7:30-9 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 on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 7:30-9 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 on Thursday, May 18, 2017 from 7:30-9 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.

Cost is $15 per participant per class. Sign up for all three Dance Master Classes and receive a discount. Purchase tickets at http://spahouston.org/education/public-programs/dance-master-classes or email [email protected] for more information.

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