8:00 PM on Feb. 1, 2

Bizet's Carmen

by St. Petersburg Ballet Theatre

One of the most distinguished classical ballet companies in Russia, St Petersburg Ballet Theatre makes its Houston debut with a stunning production of its full-length ballet Carmen. Set to the famous Bizet score renowned for its unforgettable melodies and Spanish rhythms, this Carmen is red-hot! The Company’s technically superb and lyrically expressive dancers transport audiences to 19th-century Seville where beautiful gypsy women seduce with a look, gamble on a caress, and play dangerous games of the heart.  Superb technique. High drama. Russian soul.  Click here for more tickets and more information.

7:30PM on March 6, 8, 14, 15

2:00PM on March 9, 15, 16

Cinderella

by Houston Ballet

The story has been a favorite for generations, but make no mistake, this is not your childhood Cinderella. More tomboy than princess, Stanton Welch’s title character is a striking woman of substance, determination and spunk. She fights the oppression and will of her evil stepmother with wit and vigor. And when she finds true love, she grabs it – and wisely holds on with both hands. Click here for tickets and more information.

January 25-27 Houston Tango Festival.  Presented by Houston Tango Festival & Rice Social Dance Society.  A three day event organized by the Houston tango community dedicated to learning, dancing and living social Argentine tango.   Rice Student Union Center, Rice University, 6100 Main.   Early bird packages are available.  For tickets and schedule, go to http://www.houstontangofestival.com.  For more information, email:  houstontangofestival@gmail.com