UNITE Produced by Houston Contemporary Dance Company & Vitacca Ballet
Tickets will be available at 10:00 AM
on Thursday, October 22
This performance will also be livestreamed! You can choose to watch it on our website here, our YouTube Channel here, or Facebook here!
Get ready for an exhilarating evening of movement, music, and powerful storytelling as two of Houston’s most exciting dance companies join forces for a spectacular contemporary dance experience. Featuring thrilling world premieres, internationally celebrated choreography, and visually stunning performances, this program promises to captivate audiences from the very first moment.
UNITE Brings two of Houston’s most exciting dance companies together – Houston Contemporary Dance and Vitacca Ballet – for one incredible performance under the stars! This evening includes guest performances by Houston Contemporary 2 and Vitacca Ballet Studio Company.
HCDC will present a forthcoming work Octane by Emmy Award Winner and choreographer Natasha Adorlee and a Houston World Premiere of Sigra Sigra by acclaimed international choreographer,Yue Yin.
Vitacca Ballet will present Ward No. 6 choreographed by Kristina Paulin, Deputy Artistic Director of the Staatsballett Karlsruhe, and presented in gracious collaboration with the Skyler Campbell Dance Collective. Plus, experience a world premiere by Helene Simoneau, acclaimed Guggenheim Fellow and visionary contemporary choreographer.
Houston Contemporary 2 will present a work by Houston native Morgan Manning and Vitacca Ballet Studio Company will present a work by Ilya Kozadayev.
Houston Contemporary Dance Company’s mission is to ignite passion for contemporary dance by providing world-class professional repertory concert performances and community engagement activities that are accessible to all regardless of race, culture, sexual orientation, gender, gender variance, or nationality.
Vitacca Ballet shares dynamic contemporary ballet performances under Artistic Director Kelly Ann Vitacca. Driven by creation and a progressive ballet lens, Vitacca Ballet nurtures appreciative and curious audiences by contributing entertaining, approachable, and thought-provoking dance works to the Houston arts scene and beyond.
All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are FREE!
Try Something New!
A few reasons why you should check out UNITE at Miller Outdoor Theatre!
Who is performing at UNITE? Unite features Houston Contemporary Dance Company (HCDC) and Vitacca Ballet. The program includes four works by nationally and internationally recognized choreographers, including recipients of the Princess Grace Award and the Vilcek Prize — two of the most prestigious honors in American dance.
Who is Houston Contemporary Dance Company? Houston Contemporary Dance Company is a professional repertory dance company based in Houston, TX. Their mission is to make world-class contemporary dance accessible to all audiences regardless of background. HCDC regularly premieres new work in Houston before it tours elsewhere, and commissions choreographers recognized at the highest levels of the dance world.
Who is Vitacca Ballet? Vitacca Ballet is a Houston-based contemporary ballet company founded and led by Artistic Director Kelly Ann Vitacca. The company creates original work that is designed to be approachable and entertaining for audiences who may be new to ballet. Vitacca performs locally and tours nationally.
Do I need to know anything about dance to enjoy this show? No prior knowledge of dance is needed. Both HCDC and Vitacca Ballet create work that is meant to be felt and experienced rather than analyzed. The program includes pieces about everyday themes — connection, identity, hope, and modern dating — told through movement.
What kind of dance will be performed at Unite? The program includes contemporary dance and contemporary ballet. Audiences will see four distinct works in one evening, ranging in tone and style. One piece explores the emotional experience of online dating. Another reflects on hope and collective resilience. The range of works means there is something for every kind of first-time viewer.
Where is Miller Outdoor Theatre located? Miller Outdoor Theatre is located in Hermann Park in Houston, TX. The venue is outdoors, open to the public, and has hosted free professional performances for Houston audiences for decades.
Why should I attend Unite if I have never seen a dance performance? Unite is one of the lowest-barrier ways to experience professional live dance in Houston. The performance is free, outdoors, and casual. Both companies on the program are known for creating work that connects with audiences who have no background in dance. It is an ideal first introduction to what contemporary dance and contemporary ballet can be.
Is there a ticket or admission fee? No. Miller Outdoor Theatre offers free admission to all performances. Guests are welcome to bring lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the show in a casual, open-air setting.
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This is a ticketed event for the covered seating area. Free tickets are available (4 per person over age 16 while they last) from our website one day prior to the performance starting at 10:00 AM through noon the day of the show, or until tickets run out. We always reserve plenty of tickets available for in-person pick up at the box office, which opens an hour before the show starts. As always, open seating on the hill. Our shows go on rain or shine!
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All performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre are funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
