Houston’s Repertory
dance company.

Mission:

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.

Vision:

We envision a future where dance is a deeply relevant and universally accessible artistic medium that reflects, engages and inspires our entire community. We see dance as a cultural ambassador with the power to break down barriers within the arts and within our society. We believe small organizations matter and are a vital part of the cultural infrastructure of our city. We continue to dedicate ourselves to offering a compelling catalog of works that introduce the Greater Houston Area to nationally acclaimed choreographers and up-and-coming performers to ensure world-class performing arts are available to our entire community.

Values:

Creativity - We are fueled by celebrating and cultivating artistic inspiration in ourselves and in one
another, which is expressed through our ideas, our work and our willingness to take creative risks.

Growth - We strive for growth and improvement that strengthens, enlightens and impacts all of us
personally and as an institution. We value dance and movement as a medium to effect positive
change, encourage social interaction, help heal those in need, and educate audiences on subject matter that is often underrepresented or difficult to discuss.

Curiosity - We explore topical questions, take risks, and seek alternatives that help us to deepen our understanding of ourselves, the community, and the world in which we live.

Pluralism - We ensure representation, justice, variety, divergence, access, and integration, for everybody, fostering health and well-being in dancers, institutions, and communities.