2024 Houston's Urban Nutcracker - Christmas in July Workshop & Auditions

Student Eligibility Requirements African, Hispanic, Asian, or Native American descent, among others. Not currently enrolled in the City Ballet School Students age 6-9 years old (no previous dance training required) Students age 10-18 years old (at least one year of prior ballet training required) Agree to commitment ou...

The International Association of Blacks in Dance offers a unique and well-rounded opportunity for students, pre-professionals and professionals to audition for many of the top U.S. dance companies, professional development and summer intensive programs. The audition curriculum includes ballet and contemporary dance tec...

The Brown Girls Do Ballet® Scholarship program was created in 2013 to provide additional financial support to young dancers wishing to continue their training. The scholarships are open to those seeking to develop further, both educationally and artistically. The annual Brown Girls Do Ballet® Summer Intensive Scholarsh...

"True House Music consists of four main ingredients: A cup of spirituality, a tablespoon of love, a dash of togetherness, and a pinch of soul-penetrating beats. House Music has the power to heal, to soothe, to comfort. It’s the music of love, the music from up above. True House Music is an instrument of God and if this...

Frank Vail was a beloved patriarch who passed away in January after an incredible life. Frank Vail was a man whose spirit echoed in the melodies he shared with his community. He wasn't one for grand gestures, but his love for music spoke volumes. Whether it was a church service or an open mic in a local coffee shop, Fr...

Alexis Mackenzie was a bright spirit who lit up the room with her positive energy and infectious laugh. Alexis loved the arts, including music, painting, and especially dancing. She was dancing before she was standing! Alexis was sure to become a successful dancer or musician, but in 2018, her life ended far too soon. ...