History

Dance Houston was founded in 2003 to raise awareness and support of dance in and around Houston while making it more accessible for the general public. We are best known for our popular dance festivals that feature 10 - 12 local dance companies in a single performance. 

In the past seven years, Dance Houston has become one of Houston's most beloved dance organizations. We have sold out concerts at The Wortham Center, The Hobby Center, and St. John's School; and we've regularly offered free events at Discovery Green and Ripley House.  Our concerts last year provided four thousand people the opportunity to see forty different dance companies perform hip hop, ballroom, contemporary and cultural dances. 

Our proudest accomplishments are those of our dancers.  Phillip Chbeeb, a hip hop dancer we discovered in 2006, made it to the top 12 on So You Think You Can Dance and toured the nation with the show.  The dancers of So Real Cru, who had been performing with us since 2006, won 2nd place on America's Best Dance Crew.  Dawn Dippel, one of our star performers since 2007, was named "Top 25 Dancers to Watch" in the nation by Dance Magazine, the leading publication on dance in the United States. 

Dance Houston has brought unparalleled diversity to the field of dance education.  Through partnerships with HISD and Texas Children's Health Plan, we give children culturally significant learning experiences at low or no cost.  Our summer camps have given aspiring young dancers the opportunity to learn a wide variety of dance styles from our star dancers. 

In 2009, Dance Houston's Founding Director, Andrea Cody, was selected to serve on the showcase selection committee for the Dance/USA 2009 National Conference.  In 2010, she was awarded by the Jewish Community Center for her contributions to the dance community through her work with Dance Houston. 

Dance Houston, 406 W. Clay, Houston, TX  77019.  (713) 526-1049