Unite

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Get ready for an exhilarating evening of movement, music, and powerful storytelling as two of Houston’s most exciting dance companies join forces for a spectacular contemporary dance experience. Featuring thrilling world premieres, internationally celebrated choreography, and visually stunning performances, this program promises to captivate audiences from the very first moment. UNITE brings two of Houston’s most exciting dance companies together, Houston Contemporary Dance and Vitacca Ballet, for one incredible performance under the stars! This evening includes guest performances by Houston Contemporary 2 and Vitacca Ballet Studio Company. HCDC will present a forthcoming work Octane by Emmy Award Winner and choreographer Natasha Adorlee and a Houston World Premiere of Sigra Sigra by acclaimed international choreographer Yue Yin. Vitacca Ballet will present Ward No. 6 choreographed by Kristina Paulin, Deputy Artistic Director of the Staatsballett Karlsruhe, and presented in gracious collaboration with the Skyler Campbell Dance Collective. Plus, experience a world premiere by Mariana Oliveira, acclaimed choreographer whose works have graced many companies and stages such as Kansas City Ballet, BalletX, Milwaukee Ballet and the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Houston Contemporary 2 will present a work by Houston native Morgan Manning and Vitacca Ballet Studio Company will present a work by Ilya Kozadayev. 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. Vitacca Ballet shares dynamic contemporary ballet performances under Artistic Director Kelly Ann Vitacca. Driven by creation and a progressive ballet lens, Vitacca Ballet nurtures appreciative and curious audiences by contributing entertaining, approachable, and thought-provoking dance works to the Houston arts scene and beyond.