Dance Source Houston

There's still time to apply for the 2026-27 Artists In Residence program! Submit your application before the Monday, August 10 deadline. AIRs receive mentorship, professional development, a Barnstorm performance spot, and a stipend during a 9-month residency.

Learn more about the program and apply at https://dancesourcehouston.org/artists-in-residence.

Houston’s newest contemporary ballet company, KODA Contemporary Ballet, invites you to be part of a bold new movement in dance. Founded by seasoned professional contemporary ballet artists Aidan Kohles-Wolf and Sarah Kohles-Wolf, KODA was created to unite and elevate the artistic voices of Houston’s vibrant dance community through powerful, collaborative performance experiences. Bringing together artists from multiple local companies at the MATCH.

📍: MATCH - Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston
📆: August 8 @ 7:00pm
🎟️: https://matchouston.org/events/2026/opening-act

Performa/Dance presents BLUEGRASS JUNCTION August 14-15 in Austin, TX

Clap your hands, stomp your feet, and join the party as Performa/Dance brings back to the stage BLUEGRASS JUNCTION, with special musical guests — international singer and songwriter Tim Eriksen and Austin’s own Wayside Bluegrass — in a heartfelt intersection of music and dance.

August 14 at 7:30pm
August 15 at 4:30pm and 7:30pm

🎟: https://performadance.org/bluegrass-junction

Join us next week for DiverseWorks’ new Art + Climate CONVERSATIONS highlighting artists and creatives who are leading the way in addressing climate-related issues through their work.

Hear the inaugural speaker, nationally renowned choreographer and body-based artist EMILY JOHNSON, discuss her work as a land and water protector and organizer for justice, sovereignty, and well-being.

Visit https://diverseworks.org/event/art-climate-conversations-emily-johnson/ for tickets and more information.

Photo by Scott Lynch.

Applications are now open for the 2027 Barnstorm Dance Fest!

Dance Source Houston is accepting applications for the 2027 festival through Friday, August 21. Live performance applications must be submitted through Submittable, and dance film applications through FilmFreeway. Applications submitted through any other platform will not be accepted.

Learn more and apply at dancesourcehouston.org/barnstorm-dance-fest.

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The 2025-26 Mind The Gap is over, but we’re already planning the 2026/27 season! Grab one of the few remaining spots on the 40th performance program, happening September 15. Take a look back at works from Mind The Gap 35, 36, 37, 38 & 39 and submit your application to be part of #40 at dancesourcehouston.org/mind-the-gap!

By Lynn Lane Photography

This week only, June 11-14, experience Daring Double Bill by Ishida Dance Company - waiting / REX - lessons in blindness at Asia Society Texas Center. Get your tickets today before seats fill.

🎟️: https://ishida.thundertix.com/events/263785

Just one week away! Ishida Dance Company returns to Asia Society Texas Center June 11–14 with a daring double bill! Don’t miss waiting / REX – lessons in blindness. Secure your tickets today by clicking on the link below.

🎟: https://ishida.thundertix.com/events/263785

📢 Applications are now open for Mind The Gap 40! Active DSH members are invited to apply for the September 15 performance and join the 40th cohort of Houston dancemakers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to share your work on stage, apply today!

Mind The Gap is a first come, first serve opportunity. Do not wait to apply! Click the link in our bio.



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Join Ishida Dance Company at Asia Society Texas Center June 11-14 for their Daring Double Bill - waiting / REX - lessons in blindness

Click below to purchase tickets:

🎟: https://ishida.thundertix.com/events/263785