by Harper Watters For Dance Spirit | Jun 7, 2020 | Profiles
I recently spoke to the dancers and management of Houston Ballet, where I dance, as part of ongoing conversations covering racial injustice. I was going to start by asking them how they were doing. But I quickly realized what kind of reaction I’d get. It’s...
by Nancy Wozny | Jan 23, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
Are you more of a Giselle or a Juliet? I’ve always said that my favorite role is Juliet, because of her vulnerability and maturity throughout the ballet. But now that I’ve performed Giselle, I find her so incredibly enjoyable, from being a village girl who...
by Nancy Wozny | Dec 20, 2019 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
Houston Ballet principal Yuriko Kajiya wowed audiences in her first go in Stanton Welch’s Giselle in 2016. But her performance at the company’s season opener this September revealed even deeper levels of meaning. All boundless joy and bounce as the smitten...
by Cadence Neenan For Dance Spirit | Oct 17, 2019 | Profiles
It’s National Bullying Prevention Month—and Houston Ballet breakout star Harper Watters is exactly the advocate young dancers facing bullying need. Watters is no novice when it comes to slaying on social media, but his Bullying Prevention Month collaboration...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Jul 2, 2019 | Instagram, Profiles, Viral Videos
Houston Ballet principal Chun Wai Chan’s dance bag doubles as a portable dressing room. “We sweat a lot in class and rehearsal, so I always have a few different shirts with me,” he says. When looking for dancewear, Chan focuses on items that are...
by Cadence Neenan | Jun 23, 2019 | News, Profiles
With Houston Ballet’s Sunday performance of Marie, the company bade farewell not only to its spring season, but to two of its most beloved leading men: principal Jared Matthews and first soloist Linnar Looris each took their final bows on the Wortham Theater...
by Tyler Donatelli As Told To Gavin Larsen | May 15, 2019 | Profiles, Technique, Viral Videos
Like so many little girls, I grew up watching the “four little swans” dance. It always pops up on your YouTube feed if you’re a dancer, so I saw lots of different versions. I figured I fit the type—I’m short and like to do petit allégro—so to...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Mar 17, 2019 | News, Onstage
Wonder what’s going on in ballet this week? We’ve rounded up some highlights. Justin Peck Creates a World Premiere for Houston Ballet Houston Ballet on Instagram: “Get an inside look at @Justin_Peck creating ‘Reflections’ on our dancers...