Aug
1
10:00 AM10:00
8th Season Announcement
On August 1st, 2026, we will announce our 8th Season Dancers! Stay tuned in!
Jun
25
10:00 AM10:00
HTX Contemporary Dance Fest
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST 2 DAY DANCE FESTIVAL WITH ON STAGE CLASSES/ COMMUNITY CHATS AND 2 UNIQUE DANCE CONCERTS WITH HOUSTON GUEST DANCE COMPANIES! GET AN ALL INCLUSIVE 2 DAY PASS FOR ONLY $50 PER PERSON! NOT INTERESTED IN THE CLASSES? PERFORMANCE PASSES ARE $30 EACH NIGHT.
June 24th, 2026
10-11AM CLASS #1 ON THE HOBBY CENTER STAGE
11-11:15AM 15 MINUTE BREAK
11:15-12:15 CLASS #2 ON THE HOBBY CENTER STAGE
12:15-12:30 COMMUNITY CHAT
7PM SHOW #1 WITH WORKS ON HCDC BY LAURA GUITERIEZ, KEY’AIRA LOCKETT, JOSHUA L. PEUGH & ISABELLA VIK
* GUEST COMPANIES BLACK ANGLES AND OPEN DANCE PROJECT WITH A POST SHOW ONSTAGE RECEPTION
June 25th, 2026
10-11AM CLASS #1 ON THE HOBBY CENTER STAGE
11-11:15AM 15 MINUTE BREAK
11:15-12:15 CLASS #2 ON THE HOBBY CENTER STAGE
12:15-12:30 COMMUNITY CHAT
7PM SHOW #2 WITH WORKS ON HCDC BY MIA ANGELINI, ROBBIE MORRE, OLIVIA MORROW & YIN YUE
* GUEST COMPANIES BLACK ANGLES AND MEZCLADA DANCE COMPANY WITH A POST SHOW ON STAGE RECEPTION
Jun
24
10:00 AM10:00
HTX Contemporary Dance Fest
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST 2 DAY DANCE FESTIVAL WITH ON STAGE CLASSES/ COMMUNITY CHATS AND 2 UNIQUE DANCE CONCERTS WITH HOUSTON GUEST DANCE COMPANIES! GET AN ALL INCLUSIVE 2 DAY PASS FOR ONLY $50 PER PERSON! NOT INTERESTED IN THE CLASSES? PERFORMANCE PASSES ARE $30 EACH NIGHT.
June 24th, 2026
10-11AM CLASS #1 ON THE HOBBY CENTER STAGE
11-11:15AM 15 MINUTE BREAK
11:15-12:15 CLASS #2 ON THE HOBBY CENTER STAGE
12:15-12:30 COMMUNITY CHAT
7PM SHOW #1 WITH WORKS ON HCDC BY LAURA GUITERIEZ, KEY’AIRA LOCKETT, JOSHUA L. PEUGH & ISABELLA VIK
* GUEST COMPANIES BLACK ANGLES AND OPEN DANCE PROJECT WITH A POST SHOW ONSTAGE RECEPTION
June 25th, 2026
10-11AM CLASS #1 ON THE HOBBY CENTER STAGE
11-11:15AM 15 MINUTE BREAK
11:15-12:15 CLASS #2 ON THE HOBBY CENTER STAGE
12:15-12:30 COMMUNITY CHAT
7PM SHOW #2 WITH WORKS ON HCDC BY MIA ANGELINI, ROBBIE MORRE, OLIVIA MORROW & YIN YUE
* GUEST COMPANIES BLACK ANGLES AND MEZCLADA DANCE COMPANY WITH A POST SHOW ON STAGE RECEPTION
Jun
21
2:00 PM14:00
Houston Contemporary Dance Workshop Showcase
Join us as we present the 2026 Workshop Attendees in a end of the week Showcase at the Institute of Contemporary Dance as they present new works created on them by Christian Denice and Take Ueyama. Ticket info coming SOON!
Jun
15
to Jun 21
Houston Contemporary Dance Workshop
The Institute of Contemporary Dance Houston presents the Houston Contemporary Dance Company in a six day workshop geared toward the pre-professional and professional level dancers (Ages 15+) that are interested in a full choreographic experience while learning more about Houston Contemporary Dance Company. This workshop will consist of one technique class a day, Rep class and then the afternoon working on creating a new choreographic work from our 2 Guest Artists ( to be announced). Attendees conclude in a special performance on Sunday, June 21st, 2026 at the Institute of Contemporary Dance. There are no classes on June 19th, 2026 in observance of Juneteeth. Acceptance into the workshop is by audition only with limited in studio spots. If you cannot audition in person or virtually, please submit a video audition here.
Sample Schedule:
9:30AM Studio Opens/Check in
10-12PM Technique Class
12-12:15PM Break
12:15-1:15PM HCDC Rep
1:15-2PM Lunch
2-4:30PM Choreography with Guest Choreographer
*This week concludes with a special performance on Sunday June 21st, 2026 at 2PM
Pricing:
$100 non-refundable deposit due upon registration
$800 for the 7 days ($700 after deposit)
$50 off for PATH/Institute members
Full Payment is due June 1st, 2026
ALL PAYMENTS ARE DUE IN FULL BY JUNE 1ST, 2026. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS.
*A REGISTRATION FORM WILL BE SENT OUT AFTER AUDITIONS.
Apr
29
9:30 AM09:30
April HCDC Audition
9:30-10AM Check in
10-3PM Class/ Learning Repertory
Institute of Contemporary Dance
1302 Houston Ave Suite #300
Houston, TX 77007
*Entrance is in the back of the building from the parking off of Dart/ Edwards Street.
Pre Register and submit your materials HERE. All dancers auditioning, must fill out the form before the audition. Artists must be 21+ and legal to work in the United States at the time of being hired. Identifying BIPOC artists are highly encouraged to audition.
Apr
11
7:30 PM19:30
Toward Joy
On April 11th, 2026, at 7:30PM, Houston Contemporary Dance Company will present Toward Joy, at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for one night only! This concert will feature a world premiere by Brooklyn-based artist Joe Celej. Celej, who has ties to the Houston dance scene for over 20 years, brings his eclectic dance background to his works, drawing from his long-time career as a performer and choreographer under dance icon Elisa Monte in NYC. The program will also feature Slump by acclaimed choreographer and Artistic Director of Dark Circles Contemporary Dance Joshua L. Peugh. Peugh’s Slump explores the thrilling chaos of courtship and mating rituals through explosive movement and intricate partnering. Towards Joy will be rounded out by If I Fall…Will You Catch Me?, choreographed by award winning artist Tamisha Guy.
Don’t miss these amazing artists in a program celebrating culture and interconnectedness for one night only!
TOWARD JOY is funded in part by the Houston Arts Alliance through the City of Houston, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Mid America Arts Alliance, Dance Source Houston and Larry Keigwin Foundation. We would also like to Thank Brian and Shirley Colona, Bob Boblitt, June and Steve Barth, Bobbie Nau and Amegy Bank for their support this Season.
Mar
19
to Mar 27
Residency with Josh L. Peugh
Joshua L. Peugh will be in residence with HCDC March 19th- March 27th, 2026 . Catch his work SLUMP which will Premiere on HCDC in “Toward Joy” April 11th, 2026 at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts at 7:30PM.
Mar
11
9:30 AM09:30
March HCDC Audition
9:30-10AM Check in
10-3PM Class/ Learning Repertory
Institute of Contemporary Dance
1302 Houston Ave Suite #300
Houston, TX 77007
*Entrance is in the back of the building from the parking off of Dart/ Edwards Street.
Pre Register and submit your materials HEREs://www.houstoncontemporary.org/auditions. All dancers auditioning, must fill out the form before the audition. Artists must be 21+ and legal to work in the United States at the time of being hired. Identifying BIPOC artists are highly encouraged to audition.
Mar
2
to Mar 10
Residency with Joe Celej!
Joe Celej will be in residence with HCDC March 2nd- March 10th, 2026 . Catch his NEW World Premiere on HCDC in “Toward Joy” April 11th, 2026 at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts at 7:30PM.
Feb
28
7:30 PM19:30
LOCALISH
HCDC presents Localish February 27th and 28th at 7:30PM . Founding Artistic and Executive Director, Marlana Doyle has curated 6 Houston based choreographers to present new smaller works on the company in an intimate setting with the theme and/ or idea to be based around the City of Houston and its ties to diverse communities surrounding the city. These artists are: Mia Angelini, Lenorris Arnold, Laura Guiteriez, Key’Aria Lockett, Robbie Moore, Olivia Morrow and Isabella Vik.
LOCALISH is funded in part by the Houston Arts Alliance through the City of Houston, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Mid America Arts Alliance and Dance Source Houston. We would also like to Thank Bob Boblitt, Bobbie Nau, Shirley and Brian Colona and Amegy Bank, for their support this Season. Thank you to the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation for their support of this performance!
Feb
27
7:30 PM19:30
LOCALISH
HCDC presents Localish February 27th and 28th at 7:30PM . Founding Artistic and Executive Director, Marlana Doyle has curated 6 Houston based choreographers to present new smaller works on the company in an intimate setting with the theme and/ or idea to be based around the City of Houston and its ties to diverse communities surrounding the city. These artists are: Mia Angelini, Lenorris Arnold, Laura Guiteriez, Key’Aria Lockett, Robbie Moore, Olivia Morrow and Isabella Vik.
LOCALISH is funded in part by the Houston Arts Alliance through the City of Houston, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Mid America Arts Alliance and Dance Source Houston. We would also like to Thank Bob Boblitt, Bobbie Nau, Shirley and Brian Colona and Amegy Bank, for their support this Season. Thank you to the Alice Kleberg Reynolds Foundation for their support of this performance!
Feb
5
to Feb 8
HCDC Heads to IABD in Atlanta
HCDC heads to the annual IABD Conference in Atlanta, GA to perform at the Established Artist Performance on February 6th, 2026. Come see the company perform on Friday night!
Feb
3
to Feb 5
Residency with Robbie Moore
Robbie Moore will be in residence with HCDC February 3-5th, 2026. Catch her NEW World Premiere on HCDC in “Localish” at the Institute of Contemporary Dance at 7:30PM on February 27th and 28th, 2026.
Feb
3
to Feb 5
Residency with Mia Angelini
Mia Angelini will be in residence with HCDC February 3-5th, 2026. Catch her NEW World Premiere on HCDC in “Localish” at the Institute of Contemporary Dance at 7:30PM on February 27th and 28th, 2026.
Feb
1
6:00 PM18:00
Kodama ★ Echoes Across Time
Kodama ★ Echoes Across Time is an original dance work that celebrates Japan's rich artistic legacy through an energetic fusion of dance, live manga illustration, and music. Created by Nao Kusuzaki and performed by Houston Contemporary Dance Company, the piece draws inspiration from anime, manga, and centuries of artistry that have shaped global pop culture. As the dancers perform, Japanese manga artist Acky Bright will create live illustrations onstage, accompanied by the vibrant sounds of a quintet. Together, they will craft a visually stunning experience that tells a story blurring the lines between Japan's past and future. This program will open with "Meiji Dances," Kusuzaki's work blending traditional Japanese dance with modern styles to explore cultural shifts during Japan's Meiji era.
Feb
1
2:00 PM14:00
Kodama ★ Echoes Across Time
Kodama ★ Echoes Across Time is an original dance work that celebrates Japan's rich artistic legacy through an energetic fusion of dance, live manga illustration, and music. Created by Nao Kusuzaki and performed by Houston Contemporary Dance Company, the piece draws inspiration from anime, manga, and centuries of artistry that have shaped global pop culture. As the dancers perform, Japanese manga artist Acky Bright will create live illustrations onstage, accompanied by the vibrant sounds of a quintet. Together, they will craft a visually stunning experience that tells a story blurring the lines between Japan's past and future. This program will open with "Meiji Dances," Kusuzaki's work blending traditional Japanese dance with modern styles to explore cultural shifts during Japan's Meiji era.
Jan
27
to Jan 30
Residency with Isabella Mireles Vik
Isabella Mireles Vik will be in residence with HCDC January 27-30th, 2026. Catch his NEW World Premiere on HCDC in “Localish” at the Institute of Contemporary Dance at 7:30PM.
Jan
9
2:00 PM14:00
HCDC Heads to {254} Dance Festival
HCDC heads to West Texas to perform at the {254} Dance Festival January 10th, 2026. Come and take class or see the company perform on Saturday night!
Dec
10
to Jan 7
Residency with Laura Guitierez
Laura Gutierez will be in residence with HCDC December 10th- January 14th, 2026. Catch his NEW World Premiere on HCDC in “Localish” at the Institute of Contemporary Dance at 7:30PM.
Dec
3
to Dec 5
Residency with Olivia Morrow
Olivia Morrow will be in residence with HCDC December 3rd-5th, 2025. Catch his NEW World Premiere on HCDC in “Localish” at the Institute of Contemporary Dance at 7:30PM.
Nov
18
to Nov 20
Threads of Innovation - Free Field Trip for 5th Graders
Join HCDC at the Hobby Center for FREE Field Trips to any 5th Grade Students in Aldine ISD, Alief ISD, HISD, Pasadena ISD, Spring ISD, Yes Prep and Sheldon ISD for their Discovery Series. Limited space so book now!!
Threads of Innovation invites 5th grade students into a vibrant world where movement becomes a tool for storytelling, self-expression, and innovation. Performed by world-class dancers, this electrifying contemporary dance performance blends folk, street, and martial arts styles into choreography that defies convention and sparks curiosity.
Students will witness how dance can explore themes of resilience, creativity, and connection, while also modeling a fearless approach to artistic experimentation. The program aligns with TEKS in Fine Arts, Language Arts, and Social and Emotional Learning, offering educators a rich opportunity to connect performance with classroom learning.
Nov
8
7:30 PM19:30
Fall Collection
On November 8th, 2025, at 7:30PM, Houston Contemporary Dance Company will present Fall Collection, at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for one night only! This concert will feature a world premiere by award-winning artist Tamisha Guy. The program will also include powerful audience favorites Citizen by sought after choreographer Yin Yue, Breakroom After Dark by Summation Dance Co-artistic Director Taryn Vander Hoop, and A Friend of Dorothy by Houston based artist Travis Prokop. Guy, who currently performs with A.I.M. directed by Kyle Abraham, is a Princess Grace Award recipient and the 2022 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Dance.
Don’t miss this program of physical and expressive works presented together for one night only!
Oct
4
6:00 PM18:00
7th Season Kickoff Gala
We cordially invite you to celebrate the start of our seventh season with an evening of dinner and dance honoring 6 year HCDC Board Members Remington Tonar and Susan Figeac.Enjoy cocktails, an elegant dinner from the award-winning restaurant, Bludorn, plus a special performance and meet & greet with company dancers and Houston guest artists!
Sep
29
to Oct 3
Residency with Tamisha Guy
Tamisha Guy will be in residence with HCDC September 29th- October 3rd, 2025 . Catch her NEW World Premiere on HCDC in “Fall Collection” November 8th , 2025 at the Hobby Center for Performing Arts at 7:30PM.
Read more about her below and stay tuned for updates!
TAMISHA GUY, is a native of Trinidad and Tobago, studied at Ballet Tech under Eliot Feld, Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School, and SUNY Purchase. She joined the Martha Graham Dance Company 2013. Awards include the 2016 Princess Grace Award and 2022 Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Dance. She was named one of Dance Magazine’s 2016 “Top 25 to Watch” and Dance Europe’s 2017 “Best Dancers of the Year.” Guy currently dances with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, is a Lecturer in Dance at Barnard College, and is the Founder of HUETAPE, a skin-toned kinesiology tape brand celebrating the unique needs of melanated individuals.
Jun
27
8:30 PM20:30
Resilience
Houston Contemporary Dance Company presents Resilience, celebrating the completion of the company’s sixth season, with a guest performance by our second company, Houston Contemporary 2.
Resilience will feature a world premiere by Houston-based educator and choreographer Travis Prokop, centered around the LGBTQ+ community. This evening will also include other signature repertoire, including Citizen by internationally recognized performer and choreographer Yue Yin, a new work premiering in April by Jacob’s Pillow Choreographic Fellow Natasha Adorlee, and another new work premiering in February by Houston-based choreographer Stacey Allen.
Houston Contemporary 2 will also present works by educators and choreographers Erina Udea and Shelby Nunn.
The 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.
THIS PERFORMANCE WILL ALSO BE A LIVESTREAMED
Jun
23
to Jun 28
May
23
to May 25
HCDC Heads to St. Louis!
Catch HCDC in St. Louis, MO May 24th at the prestigious, Spring Into Dance Festival. We will be showing Brandon Coleman’s work “One Thousand Pieces” on Saturday evening. See below for more information!
May
12
to May 16
Residency with Travis Prokop
Travis Prokop will be in residence with HCDC May 12-16th, 2025. Catch his NEW World Premiere on HCDC in “Resilience” June 27th , 2025 at the Miller Outdoor Theatre at 8:30PM.
Read more about Travis below.
Travis Prokop currently serves as Assistant Professor of Dance for the University of Houston. Travis received his B.F.A. from West Texas A&M University and M.F.A. from Sam Houston State University. Travis has taught in higher education for ten years, urging dancers to develop ownership of their movement style while exploring their ‘personal brand’ within dance performance. Travis specializes in teaching forms of jazz dance, contemporary dance (with modern dance principles), aerial silks, dance composition, dance history, and the appreciation of dance as fine art. Travis hopes to help dancers carve out their path in the dance industry.
Many universities have commissioned Travis as a guest lecturer to choreograph original dance works and for theatre productions, such as Safe at Home, and musicals like Urinetown. Professionally, Travis showcases his choreographic work across North America under the name ‘Prokop_Theory Dance.’ This collective focuses on integrating 2SLGBTQIA+ culture and history into concert dance. Travis’ choreography has gained notoriety from many industry adjudicators, who have deemed it “Yummy” (Rosanna Tavarez), “Powerful” (Shani Collins), and “Complex” (KT Neihoff).
Originally from New Mexico, Travis has been dancing for thirty years. His training spans from Los Angeles to Italy, allowing him to combine aspects of concert dance and commercial performance. Travis has been a soloist for Lone Star Ballet and dance captain for TEXAS: The Outdoor Musical. He has performed nationally with numerous dance companies from Houston, TX, and has appeared on multiple national television shows, music videos, and commercials. Travis's performance style encourages authentic and spontaneous movement with personal interpretation, and he continues to engage, educate, and entertain the dance industry.
May
7
9:30 AM09:30
Company Audition
9:30-10AM Check in
10-3PM Class/ Learning Repertory
Institute of Contemporary Dance
1302 Houston Ave Suite #300
Houston, TX 77007
*Entrance is in the back of the building from the parking off of Dart/ Edwards Street.
Pre Register and submit your materials HERE. All dancers auditioning, must fill out the form before the audition. Artists must be 21+ and legal to work in the United States at the time of being hired. Identifying BIPOC artists are highly encouraged to audition.
Apr
12
8:00 PM20:00
Resolve
On April 12th, 2025 at 7PM, Houston Contemporary Dance Company will present Resolve, at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts for one night only! This concert will feature a world premiere by two powerful leading women choreographers and artists, Natasha Adorlee and Taryn Vander Hoop. We will also include an expansion of the work, Forget Me Not, which premiered in April, 2024 by local choreographer, Andrea Dawn Shelley with Elise Haukenes, Associate Principal Second Violin, Freda Levine Chair with The Phoenix Symphony. Adorlee is a Jacob’s Pillow Choreographic Fellow and a Joffrey Ballet, Winnings Works Choreographer and Hoop is not only a choreographer and producer but is the co Artistic Director of Summation Dance which is based in NYC and Los Angeles. Her dancers from her company, Summation Dance, will be our Guest Artists for this evening. Don’t miss these amazing leading women artists and creators come together for one night only!
RESOLVE is funded in part by the Houston Arts Alliance through the City of Houston, Texas Commission on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts, Mid America Arts Alliance and Dance Source Houston. We would also like to Thank Bob Boblitt, Bobbie Nau, Shirley and Brian Colona, Remington and Sarah Tonar, Bank of Texas and Amegy Bank, for their support this Season. This event is being performed at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, sponsored by Houston Area Lexus Dealers and United Airlines.