One of the largest classical ballet academies in the country, Ballet Austin performs ballets from a wide variety of choreographers, including their own international award winning artistic director, Stephen Mills. It has been offering its production of The Nutcracker, during the month of December, for more than 45 years. But much of their work is quite modern: You might see ballet performed to the music of David Byrne, Twyla Tharp, …more…
Austin: Dance
Austin Dance: Dance Around Austin
Below are our Austin Dance recommendations, with information on location, admission, transportation/parking, company/venue history and other points of interest in Austin Art.
Tapestry Dance
The aptly named Tapestry Dance Company specializes in tap dance while also incorporating a varied mix of ballet, jazz, and modern dance styles into their work. Their annual Soul to Sole Festival in June is the highlight of their performance season, bringing resident and guest performers together in a festival of syncopated rhythms.
Founded in 1989 by tap dancer Acia Gray and ballet/jazz artist Deirdre Strand, the company has skilfully carved …more…