Dance Source Houston Presents Mind The Gap 33
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Mollie Haven Miller
Executive Director
Dance Source Houston
713.224.3262
mollie@dancesourcehouston.org
Dance Source Houston Presents Mind The Gap 33
HOUSTON, TX January 14, 2025 – Dance Source Houston (DSH) will present the 33rd edition of Mind The Gap on Tuesday, February 18 at 7:30pm at Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston (MATCH), continuing the organization’s 20th anniversary season. This program will feature works by local choreographers Rebecca LaFon, Corinne Miller, Robbie Moore, Preeti Ramakrishnan, and Soren Rivero will all premiere new works. The program will feature a range of dance forms including Bharatanatyam, contemporary, and heels. Following the performance, audience members are invited to attend an onstage reception with fellow patrons and program artists.
Tickets to the performance are available now at matchouston.org on a pay-what-you-can sliding scale for both in-person and livestream viewing, starting at $15, with all choreographers receiving a percentage of total ticket sales.
Launched in 2017, Mind The Gap has provided a performance platform to more than 135 independent choreographers and small dance companies in our community, helping artists navigate the space between creating and presenting new work. Through a partnership with MATCH, the program assists dance artists with valuable production, audience development, and administrative support.
Learn More About The Dancemakers & Works
Rebecca LeFon was born in the Houston area but was raised in Washington, Texas and began dancing at the age of four. She has had the opportunity to train in several genres of dance including modern, ballet, tap, jazz, contemporary, hip-hop, and more. Rebecca attended Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas and graduated in the Fall of 2017 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dance Science. She was privileged to be presented as an Honor Undergraduate of the Dance Science Kinesiology Division by the Health & Kinesiology department at Texas A&M and performed in several student and faculty choreographed pieces during her time at TAMU as well as performed internationally. Rebecca moved to Houston in 2018 and danced with Ad Deum II dance company for two years. In 2022 she joined Open Sky Houston as a company member and in the Fall of 2023 she was delighted to serve as the Creative Director for the company. In the Fall of 2024, Rebecca founded Vessel Movement Co, a nonprofit professional dance company created to unite her love of dance with her faith. Rebecca married her college sweetheart and is blessed to be the mom of 2 kids. She enjoys merging her love of being a mother with her passion for dance and is excited to answer the Lord’s call to start Vessel Movement Company!
Vessel Movement Co. is a professional dance company located in Houston, Texas. VMC is a non-profit organization that seeks to use movement to connect with people, spread hope, and share their faith.
“This work is based on the biblical belief that we are strangers in this world and do not belong here, that we are only visitors meant for something greater and we are just passing through. This piece showcases the struggle humans often face of desiring to change themselves to “fit in” and live as the world wants them to when all along we are meant to serve a purpose greater than ourselves and are called to help and support one another.”
Corinne Miller, director, was born and raised in the Houston dance community. She dedicated much of her career to Houston City Dance, where she performed with the professional company from 2016-2021. In addition to her freelance work with Dance Houston, she currently serves as the Dance Director at James Madison High School.
Based in Houston, Texas, Unleashed Dance Company specializes in Modern, Jazz, and Contemporary dance, offering innovative performances that explore the full spectrum of movement. The company is dedicated to pushing artistic boundaries and fostering creativity in every work.
“Get ready for “Here Comes the Fans,” a dazzling display of power and grace! This high-energy performance, danced in heels, combines fierce choreography with the elegance of fan work, creating a captivating fusion of strength and style. The fans become extensions of the dancers, slicing through the air with precision and flair. Prepare to be swept away by the bold, irresistible rhythm that will leave you wanting to get up and join the fun!”
Robbie Moore grew up dancing from age six in Houston, Texas, where he attended the High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. In 2010, he was named Presidential Scholar in the Arts. Robbie graduated from the Juilliard School in 2014. Robbie toured internationally with L.A. Dance Project, under the direction of Benjamin Millepied, from 2015-2017. In 2019, Robbie moved to Belgium to work for Eastman – Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, where he continues to collaborate. In Antwerp, he trained under Anna Rubau to become a certified True-Pilates instructor. Robbie worked as Resident Choreographer from 2020-21 and continues still as a Guest Artist with Houston Contemporary Dance Company. In 2022, he performed and toured with Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève. In 2023, he appeared in Iconoloclast’s commercial ad for Lady Gaga x Dom Pérignon directed by Yoann Lemoine. In June 2024, Robbie performed aboard the MS Europa 2 cruise ship in Norway for a one-night-only production by Alexander Ekman. He currently resides in Houston, working as a freelance dancer, Pilates instructor, movement coach, and choreographer.
“This will be a duet between two men. We explore falling, rolling and tossing.”
Ms. Preeti Ramakrishnan is the artistic director of Shree Krishna Dance Academy, Sugar Land Texas. She started the dance academy in Oklahoma City in 2007, with a vision of exploring and promoting the Indian classical art form and increasing its recognition and visibility across the globe. She moved to Sugar Land, Texas in 2012 and has been teaching students and performing as an artist since then.
“My work,’ Shiva – Amarakosha’- The embodiment of auspiciousness refers to that dimension which represents non-dual reality – which represents timeless wisdom which exists in every being, if one pays attention. It is that dimension that has the power to transform and break all the limited beliefs. It is also known to be the inner guide for self-realization and inner peace. Shiva as a dimension also symbolizes the unity and balance of masculine and feminine energies in the universe.(Ardhanareshwara) We have also added stories of ‘Samudra Manthan’ from Vishnu Purana and ‘Sage Markandeya’ signifying the glory of Lord Shiva.“
Soren Rivero (he/they) is a queer, Latinx dancer and poet based in Houston, Texas. He received his B.A. in Creative Writing from the University of Houston-Downtown in 2022, and has since been published in multiple literary journals including The Odessa Collective, The Bayou Review, and Public Poetry HABITS. Soren works as a copywriter, performer, and instructor of dance at The Delicate Rose School of the Arts and Diva Dance Sugar Land. In 2024, Soren joined Folkoholic Dance Theatre, The Delicate Rose Dance Productions, and Ad Deum’s mentorship program.
“Prayer of the Forlorn is a meditative dive into the self and its connection to the world around it, specifically from a point of isolation, criticism, and fear. This multi-layered display of work is based on a poem of the same name by Soren Rivero, which will be audio recorded alongside music to be used in coherence with a live dance performance. Throughout the performance, viewers are encouraged to draw parallels between the speaker’s monologue and their experience as a member of a live audience.”
About Dance Source Houston
Dance Source Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the diverse individuals and organizations working in the field of dance throughout the Greater Houston region by means of advocacy, inclusive community engagement, and support services. Founded in 2005, Dance Source Houston is a resource for all things dance in the Greater Houston area and provides programs and services to address the evolving needs of the local dance community. Dance Source Houston is funded in part through support from The City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, the Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, Houston Endowment, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Texas Commission on the Arts. www.dancesourcehouston.org
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