Uptown Houston Events | Hotel Derek - Event Calendar

Here’s a quick roundup of Houston events and entertainment at Hotel Derek. There’s always something fun and exciting happening here in Houston, Texas, so be sure to check back often.

Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts
Fri. February 8, 2013 - Sun. March 31, 2013
February 08, 2013 - March 31, 2013 (Recurring daily) Location: University Museum at Texas Southern University Address: 3100 Cleburne Avenue, Houston, TX 77004 Phone:713-313-7145 Times: 7pm Visit Event Website Free Admission: Yes Highlighting Dance Theatre of Harlem's 40-plus year history, this magnificent exhibition celebrates the history and art of dance with 22 costumes, set pieces, videos, photographs and tour posters from four staged ballets including: A Streetcar Named Desire, Creole Giselle, Dougla and Firebird. Dispelling the belief that ballet could not be performed by those of African decent, Arthur Mitchell and Karel Shook founded the Dance Theatre of Harlem in 1969. This multi-media exhibition captures the majesty of the choreography, the beauty of the costuming, and the dancers who defied gravity and stereotyping. With a modest beginning, holding classes in a warehouse on 152nd Street, the school has greatly expanded and since grown into a multi-cultural dance institution.