Ballet Barre, Young Professionals for Houston Ballet
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Ballet Barre, Young Professionals for Houston Ballet, invites patrons ages 20-40 to become more involved with Houston Ballet through performance attendance, volunteer opportunities, and special social events. For one low price, Ballet Barre members receive:
• 1 ticket to four different productions (4 tickets total)
• Discounts to the Nutcracker Market Preview Party and Houston Ballet Ball
• Invitations to special social/networking events
• Elite access to the Masterson Green Room during the 2nd intermission of their performances
Young Professionals
Series
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Thursday Evenings
7:30 PM
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| Body, Soul & Gershwin |
Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010 |
| Jewels |
Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 |
| Marie |
Thursday, Feb. 24, 2011 |
| The Taming of the Shrew |
Thursday, June 9, 2011 |
Young Professionals Series Pricing*
| Grand Tier |
$125 |
| Orchestra Center Rear |
$225 |
| Orchestra Center |
$396 |
*Included in the Young Professional Series pricing is a $50 Ballet Barre membership fee, ticket prices, and admission to other social/networking events.
Current season subscribers, ages 20 - 40 yet not enrolled through the Young Professionals Series, are encouraged to join Ballet Barre! Receive all the benefits listed above for the low price of $50 per membership. Please call 713.5BALLET to learn more about this option.
To join Ballet Barre for the 2010-2011 season, you may call our subscriptions office at 713.5BALLET, or click here to subscribe online.
Upcoming Events
September | October | November | December | January | February | March | May | June
September 2010
♦ Body, Soul & Gershwin performance: Thursday, September 9, 2010
7:30 pm
Wortham Theater Center
Set to Maurice Ravel's Concerto for Piano in G major, Stanton Welch's Tu Tu is a large ensemble classical work featuring 22 dancers in a humorous, sexy romp. Inspired by a painting by Norwegian expressionist painter Edvard Munch and English composer Benjamin Britten's Sinfonia da Requiem with its images of the sea engulfing the land, Jiří Kylián's Forgotten Land suggests the rising waves of a grey sea, the ebb and flow of life, and themes of metamorphosis central to human existence. A lavish, crowd-pleasing blockbuster inspired by the movie musicals of Hollywood's golden age, Mr. Welch's The Core is a highly theatrical depiction of the Big Apple, incorporating archetypal New York characters with plenty of Broadway flash and dazzle.
Wine reception in the Green Room during the second intermission.
Post-performance: enjoy a complimentary drink at Minuti Coffee (909 Texas Street, Ste. C). Minuti is within walking distance of Wortham Theater Center so leave your cars at the Wortham for the short 4 block walk.
♦ Jewels performance: Thursday, September 23, 2010
7:30 pm
Wortham Theater Center
A ballet in three parts, George Balanchine's Jewels was premiered by New York City Ballet in 1967 and was hailed as the first plotless full-length ballet. The gems in Jewels pay tribute to three golden ages of dance and also to the beauty of the ballerinas Balanchine adored. Poetic and flowing, Emeralds evokes France, the birthplace of Romantic dance. Rubies mirrors the carefree spontaneity of America, a throwback to the musical comedies and films Balanchine created soon after he arrived in America. Diamonds evokes the grandeur and precision of the Imperial Ballet of St. Petersburg with each shimmering wave of classical elegance.
Wine reception in the Green Room during the second intermission.
Post-performance: enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at Branchwater Tavern (510 Shepherd).
October 2010
♦ Encore of Ballet & Bubbles: Thursday, October 28, 2010
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Houston Ballet Studios (1921 W. Bell)
Back by popular demand! Sip sparkling wine and enjoy an up-close-and-personal Houston Ballet rehearsal with the professional company, followed by a Q&A session with some of the dancers. Sparkling wine and light bites courtesy of Catalan and Roederer Estate.
Free admission for members, $15 admission for non-members.
November 2010
♦ Nutcracker Market Preview Party: Wednesday, November 10, 2010
7:00 to 10:30 pm
Reliant Center
Shop 300 national and international merchants, offering unique items for the entire family, including home décor, gourmet food, apparel, accessories, toys, garden items, and much more...just in time for holiday shopping! Remember: Preview Party tickets are good for repeat admission all four days.
$100 admission (a 50% savings!) for members only. Call 713.535.3231 for tickets and mention Ballet Barre membership to receive your discount.
December 2010
♦ Holiday Mixer with Houston Ballet Guild: Date TBD
Time and location TBD
January 2011
♦ Houston Young People for the Arts Gala: Saturday, January 29, 2011
Time and location TBD
The young professional event of the year! Houston Young People for the Arts will again generously discount admission tickets for Ballet Barre members. Details, including ticket purchasing information, to be announced later in the season.
February 2011
♦ Houston Ballet Ball: Saturday, February 19, 2011
7:00 pm to 12:00 am
Wortham Theater Center
Each year, Houston Ballet hosts a black-tie gala to raise $500,000 for Houston Ballet Foundation's mission and its programs. The event, which is held in the spectacular grand foyer of Wortham Theater Center, attracts many of the city's elite, and has become one of the most prestigious events of Texas's social season.
$500 admission (a 50% savings!) for members only. Call 713.535.3276 for tickets and mention Ballet Barre membership to receive your discount.
♦ Marie performance: Thursday, February 24, 2011
7:30 pm
Wortham Theater Center
Villain or victim? Haughty queen or impetuous girl? In his full-length Marie, artistic director Stanton Welch offers a new perspective on the often controversial and always fascinating life of Marie Antoinette. Choreographed specifically for Houston Ballet, Marie makes tremendous use of the company's acting abilities and dancing talent. Stylized sets by Kandis Cook and a sumptuous score by the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich add depth to this absorbing tale of pomp and circumstance.
Wine reception in the Green Room during the second intermission.
Post-performance: enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at Café Moustache (507 Westheimer, formerly So Vino Bistro & Wine Bar).
MARCH 2011
♦ 'Raising the Barre' Fundraiser for Houston Ballet Center for Dance: Monday, March 28, 2011 (tentative)
Time TBD
Catalan (5555 Washington Avenue, Ste. A)
Three of Houston's most renowned chefs are partnered with three Houston Ballet dancers as their sous chefs to create an exciting dinner in three acts. Proceeds will benefit the new Houston Ballet Center for Dance. More details to be announced later in the season.
May 2011
♦ Beer, Burritos and Blue Jeans: Saturday, May 7, 2011
7:30 pm to 10:00 pm, performance begins at 8:00 pm
Miller Outdoor Theatre (6000 Hermann Park Drive in Hermann Park)
Enjoy Houston Ballet's annual free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre in your favorite pair of blue jeans. We'll provide the burritos, courtesy of Freebirds, if you bring your favorite brew. Please note: Miller does not allow glass containers on the lawn, so cans are best!
Free admission for members and non-members. Tickets are not required to sit on the lawn.
June 2011
♦ The Taming of the Shrew performance: Thursday, June 9, 2011
7:30 pm
Wortham Theater Center
Featuring lavish scenery and costumes, John Cranko's staging of The Taming of the Shrew is a masterful choreographic depiction of Shakespeare's perpetually battling lovers, Petruchio and Katherina, and of Petruchio's determination to bend the feisty, independent-spirited and tempestuous Katherina to his will. Incorporating a stunning array of dramatic moods, virtuoso dancing and vivid characterization, The Taming of the Shrew conveys like no other ballet Shakespeare's wit, brilliant comic invention, and sharp understanding of human character.
Wine reception in the Green Room during the second intermission.
Post-performance: enjoy a complimentary glass of wine at Block 7 Wine Company (720 Shepherd).
♦ End of Season Celebration: Date TBD
Time TBD
Momentum Audi Dealership (2315 Richmond)
Join the dancers for an end of season celebration at Momentum Audi Dealership. Light bites and cocktails will be served.
Free admission to members and non-members.
Please note: event details are subject to change. Please continue checking our Facebook page or this website for most current season details.
Please join us in thanking our 2010-2011 presenting event sponsor:
In the Press
Barre the door: Small parties make a big splash - CultureMap (April 9, 2010)
Ballet Barre kicks off the fall season - Houston Chronicle (August 26, 2010)
Houston Ballet Barre, Elaine Turner and Anita Perry take center stage in this week's social scene - CultureMap (August 27, 2010)
Top Image: Members of Ballet Barre.
Photos by: Ron McKinney of Art Institute of Houston North.
