September 2019

Fall Classes Start Tuesday, September 3rd

Our academic school year begins Tuesday, September 3^rd. We are looking forward to welcoming students, new and returning, to the wonderful world of dance.

Welcome, New Teachers!

We are thrilled to welcome Sharon Teague, formerly a soloist with Houston Ballet and Marian Butler Gibson, formerly with American Ballet Theatre, to our teaching staff. Also joining our staff are Kevin Ferguson, formerly with David Parsons and Elisa Monte dance companies and Sofia Aranha, formerly with Tuzer Ballet.

Sept Unit Study – Blues Music

Our first unit study of the new school year is the musical form, the blues. Among the musicians we’ll be listening to are W. C. Handy, Louis Armstrong, Albert King, and Stevie Ray Vaughan. A new feature of our unit studies posters are QR codes.A QR code reader on your smart phone can take you to an internet link without having to type in a long URL. Check it out!

Parent Handbook

To keep parents better informed, we have created a CSD Parent Handbook, downloadable from the “About” menu on our website. Be sure to download your copy now!

Dance in Houston

Sept 6-16. Giselle. Houston Ballet. Wortham Theater. Evening and matinee performances. Info: www.houstonballet.org.

Sept 21. 7 p.m.  A Celebration of Cultures. Jewish Community Center. Music and dance of India and Spain. Info: kalpanasubbarrao.wordpress.com.

Sept. 24. Mind the Gap. Dance Source Houston at MATCH. 7:30 p.m. A program of diverse dance styles. Info: matchouston.org.