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Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance | December 6, 2019 MARGARET ALKEK WILLIAMS JUBILEE of DANCE CONTENTS HoustonBallet Margaret Alkek Williams Jubilee of Dance | December 6, 2019 MARGARET ALKEK WILLIAMS JUBILEE OF DANCE CONTENTS FEATURES 5 FIRST POSITION A look at Houston Ballet’s celebrated history, an upcoming tour, and Houston Ballet supporters on art and planned giving 8 DEAR MARGARET A thank you to the force behind this evening’s performance from Executive Director Jim Nelson 9 MARGARET ALKEK WILLIAMS JUBILEE OF DANCE The repertoire and artists behind the outstanding one-night-only showcase Preferred Jewelry Partner of Houston Ballet Connell B. by Photo IN THIS ISSUE Esmeralda Pas de Deux. Pas Esmeralda 18 Artistic Profiles 19 Company Profiles 23 Houston Ballet Orchestra 25 Annual Supporters Janie Parker and William Pizzuto in Ben Stevenson’s in Ben Stevenson’s and William Pizzuto Janie Parker 2 HOUSTON BALLET HOUSTON BALLET 3 4310 WESTHEIMER RD · WWW.TENENBAUMJEWELERS.COM · 713.629.7444 FIRST POSITIONUPLIFT p. 6 | ANATOMY OF A SCENE p. 7 | EN POINTE p. 8 Tickets Start at $25! And Many More... The history behind Houston Ballet’s 50th birthday AMBITION, CREATIVE SPIRIT, AND INNOVATION can each be used to describe Houston. Quite literally, it’s a “shoot for the moon” kind of city, so it’s no wonder its ballet company has followed suit. From simple beginnings to world stages, Houston Ballet forged its path with grace, style, and sheer determination. 1966-1969 In 1966, Houston Ballet, under the direction of Russian ballerina Nina Popova, planned a limited run performance. Students were trained to perform Giselle alongside ballet superstars Carla Fracci and Erik Bruhn. The performance was a hit and revealed a thirst for ballet in Houston. The organization held auditions around the nation, contracting 16 Choreography by George Balanchine George Balanchine © The George by Trust Choreography professional company was born. | 713.227.ARTS (2787) dancers. In 1969, Houston Ballet’s first Pas de Dix. Pas HOUSTONBALLET.ORG Jones first Hall performance Ballet’s Sellers Judith Aaen in Houston and Anothony 4 HOUSTON BALLET HOUSTON BALLET 5 1976-1987 sets and costumes. Houston Ballet Executive Director. Touring turned into In 1976, Ben Stevenson OBE became became a hub for premieres including a major priority and gave the company Artistic Director. Over the next 11 Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances worldwide recognition while attracting years, the company expanded from 28 (1988), Trey McIntyre’s Skeleton Clock top talent. In 2016, the company took to 43 dancers, increased the budget (1990), and Ronald Hynd’s The Merry its largest tour to date, staging 12 from $1 million to $5.5 million, and Widow (1995). performances of Welch’s Romeo and bolstered the Academy from 300 to The organization attracted top talent Juliet in Melbourne, Australia. 650 students. Houston Ballet acquired including Cuban dancer Carlos Acosta, 2016 also saw the completion of and commissioned works from Principal Dancer Lauren Anderson, and Houston Ballet’s largest production to choreographers including Ronald Hynd, Music Director Ermanno Florio, who date, Stanton Welch’s The Nutcracker. John Cranko, and Sir Frederick Ashton. joined in 1992 to propel the already Complete with sets and costumes Stevenson also built legendary works stellar Houston Ballet orchestra to a from designer Tim Goodchild, The on the company including Cinderella world class level. In 2013, Stevenson Nutcracker boasts roles for more than (1976), The Sleeping Beauty (1978), stepped down as director, and Houston 200 Academy students. The Houston and Peer Gynt (1981). Ballet’s Board turned to a gifted Ballet Academy has become one of In 1987, the company stepped onto Australian choreographer, Stanton the best ballet schools on the planet, the new Wortham Theater Center’s Welch. teaching more than 1,000 students annually. Currently, 60% of the with the needs of the ballet in mind, 2003 - PRESENT company has received training through itBrown allowed Theater the company stage. Built to produce specifically In 2003, Welch became Artistic the Academy. grander productions and bigger Director. At the time, Houston Ballet In 2017, Hurricane Harvey forced seasons. was also led by Managing Director Cecil the Ballet to evacuate its performance C. Conner who joined the organization space in the Wortham Theater Center 1987-2003 in 1995. In 2011, the Houston Ballet for an entire year. However, through By the time the Wortham Theater Center for Dance was complete. As the the dedication and support of its board, Center opened, Houston Ballet had largest facility completely devoted to donors, staff, and friends around the already performed two versions of The a professional dance company in the world, Houston Ballet is rocketing into Nutcracker. Now that the company nation, it gave room to grow with nine the future. The company continues had a world class performance space, studios and a transformational black to prioritize building its repertoire Stevenson revamped his version of the box, The Margaret Alkek Williams of work and has become an Eden for holiday classic and legendary designer Dance Lab. ballet’s top creative minds to gather. Desmond Heely was hired to create In 2012, Jim Nelson became – Alexandra Di Nunzio UPLIFT ANATOMY OF A SCENE SPOTLIGHT: ANNE AND DON GRAUBART Dedicated for decades, Anne and Don Graubart vow to A Trip to the Big Easy safeguard Houston Ballet for generations to come. Houston Ballet heads to New Orleans on March 28, 2020 On playing their role: “We’ve been actively building and preserving the LOUISIANANS AND HOUSTONIANS not have ever seen.” new character with a different style. involved for nearly 40 years, at times financial resources necessary to support have a lot in common: good food, high While the lineup is tentative (With Not everywhere is like that. That’s intimately involved!” She, a Guild its mission, both now and in the future. humidity, Southern hospitality, and 50 years of repertoire, you’d have a member, Trustee, Executive Committee What better investment can we make soon Houston Ballet. This March, the hard time choosing too!), NOLA stands choreographers say it when they come member, serving on the search than in the company we believe in?” Company tips its hat to its touring to see pieces by the country’s leading invery and specific work withto Houston us.” Ballet, and committee that hired Stanton Welch; roots for the second time during its choreographers. Regardless of the With less than 400 miles separating and he, serving as financial advisor to On leaving a legacy: “Philanthropy has golden anniversary season as it moseys combination of works that make it into the cities, Houstonians have even more the endowment for 25+ years. “Houston been important in our lifetime and we across the bayou to New Orleans. reason to follow their namesake ballet Ballet is a treat for the eyes, ears, and believe that our success should fund Houston Ballet Soloist Bridget look forward to a performance unlike company to the Big Easy. soul – including the company in our what we care about. We can’t imagine a Sarkar Amitava by Photo Kuhns is no stranger to touring. She’s thatthe final of any program, other ballet Louisianans company. can “New Orleans is fun,” says Kuhns. estate plans was a natural next step as better footprint to leave in our Houston Hush. danced on a dozen tours in less than a “I think without fail, Houston “You can come see some ballet. You we’ve felt like part of the family.” community than one of support for decade, between Houston Ballet II and Ballet always shows any city we go can go have some beignets. There’s so our Ballet, ensuring that it continues in the professional company. to that our dancers can do just about much art going on in that city. It will be On making a planned gift: Wowed excellence for our grandchildren and “When you tour, it is a really nice anything,” says Kuhns. “I always hear nice to see such a diverse rep there. We by the opening of the state-of-the- yours.” way for you to get to know what that it anytime we go somewhere. They always like having our locals on tour. art Center for Dance in 2011 and with city is used to,” says Kuhns. “It’s really are wowed that everything is so I think it’s great when we see their firsthand knowledge of the Ballet’s For more information on leaving a legacy nice to be able to share your craft and different and that our dancers just put photos and that they’re there having finances, “We know Houston Ballet is gift, please contact Megan Raines at bring something that audience might on a different hat and switch it to a fun with us.” – Jacalyn Lawton committed to good stewardship and [email protected] or 713.535.3241. Photo courtesy of the Graubarts courtesy Photo Bruce’s Ballet in Christopher of Houston Artists 6 HOUSTON BALLET HOUSTON BALLET 7 EN POINTE Dear OVERTURE p. 10 | REPERTOIRE p. 11 | ARTISTIC PROFILES p. 14 Margaret MARGARET ALKEK WILLIAMS Thank you from Executive Director Jim Nelson MARGARET ALKEK WILLIAMS is one JUBILEE OF DANCE of the shining jewels in Houston’s in the city has been as widespread as itcultural has been firmament. transformative. Her impact Houston on arts Ballet has been honored and graced by her friendship and leadership for many years. Without a doubt, Margaret has changed the course and trajectory of this organization. Some highlights of her remarkable generosity to the company: Her landmark support of our ‘Dance with Us Campaign’ ensured that Houston boasts the largest facility dedicated to dance in the country. We’re grateful that the Margaret Alkek Williams Dance Lab in our Center for Dance provides such versatile space for rehearsals, public programs such as Dance Talks, and community performances.
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