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June 23, 2025 — Houston Ballet is pleased to announce its Company roster for the 2025–26 season, marking a new chapter of artistic excellence and innovation. Under the leadership of Artistic Directors Julie Kent and Stanton Welch AM, the Company continues its commitment to pushing the boundaries of classical and modern ballet while nurturing the next generation of exceptional artists.

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June 20, 2025 — Houston Ballet announces the retirement of Principal Dancer Soo Youn Cho, whose 13-year tenure with the Company has been marked by grace, strength, and artistic depth. After more than a decade of unforgettable performances and deeply moving portrayals, Cho is stepping away from the stage with profound gratitude and reflection.

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June 10, 2025 — Houston Ballet proudly announces its highly anticipated Summer 2025 Japan Tour, bringing its distinctive blend of technical excellence and storytelling to audiences in Tokyo and Nagoya from July 3 - 12, 2025. This marks the Company's first international tour since 2022. The company will present two programs: a dynamic mixed repertoire and Stanton Welch AM’s critically acclaimed reimagining of Giselle.

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June 2, 2025 — Prepare to be captivated as Houston Ballet announces its last program of the season, Sparrow: A Triple Bill, an enthralling showcase of three one-act ballets by esteemed choreographers spanning generations. This exquisite production celebrates George Balanchine, Houston Ballet Artistic Director Emeritus Ben Stevenson O.B.E., and Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM, each contributing to a dazzling evening of dance artistry.

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May 5, 2025 — Houston Ballet is pleased to announce the appointment of Sonja Kostich as the organization’s next Executive Director. Kostich will assume her role in August 2025 and will work closely with Co-Artistic Directors Julie Kent and Stanton Welch AM to lead the Company forward. She currently serves as President and Executive Director of Baryshnikov Arts Center in New York, a position she has held since 2022.

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April 8, 2025 — Houston Ballet is proud to announce the world premiere of Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM’s Raymonda, running May 29 through June 8. Inspired by other variations, including Marius Petipa's classic, Welch’s opulent adaptation reinvigorates the timeless ballet with a focus on modern themes, dynamic storytelling, and a rich sense of humanity. Welch’s Raymonda will debut at the Wortham Theater Center, accompanied by Alexander Glazunov’s masterful score and stunning designs by acclaimed Italian designer Roberta Guidi di Bagno.

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March 5, 2025 — Houston Ballet invites audiences to an enchanting journey with its revival of The Sleeping Beauty from March 13-23, 2025. Choreographed by Artistic Director Emeritus Ben Stevenson O.B.E. and set to Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, this timeless masterpiece captures the elegance, grandeur, and magic that have cemented its place in ballet history.

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March 3, 2025 — Houston Ballet is proud to announce the promotion of Harper Watters to Principal Dancer. Formally a First Soloist, Watters was promoted on Saturday evening of March 1, 2025 after starring in Stanton Welch’s Maninyas as the Blue Couple. This achievement marks a defining moment in Watters’ illustrious career and the Company's first promotion to principal since 2018, underscoring the exceptional talent and dedication Harper brings to the stage.

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February 20, 2025 — Houston Ballet proudly unveils its 2025-26 season, curated by Artistic Directors Julie Kent and Stanton Welch AM. A masterful blend of classics and contemporary works, this upcoming season promises to captivate seasoned ballet enthusiasts and newcomers alike with world premieres, audience favorites, and celebrated guest choreographers.

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February 3, 2025 — Houston Ballet is proud to present In the Night, a mesmerizing triple bill that brings together three compelling ballets blending classical elegance and contemporary vitality from February 27 through March 9, 2025. The program includes Stanton Welch’s striking Maninyas, Jerome Robbins’s evocative In the Night, and Lila York’s high-energy Celts. With breathtaking choreography and rich musical scores, this production explores the intricacies of emotional depth, human connection, and cultural celebration.

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June 10, 2024 — Houston Ballet Artistic Directors Julie Kent and Stanton Welch AM proudly announce the 2024 - 2025 roster of its professional company at Houston Ballet’s Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance.

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HOUSTON, TX – [May 1, 2024] – Houston Ballet concludes Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM’s emerald season with two phenomenal productions that demonstrate the world-renowned caliber of choreographers from legend to the emerging choreographers of our time.

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HOUSTON, TX – [February 6, 2024] – Houston Ballet presents Stanton Welch’s Cinderella (February 22 - March 3), an unconventional interpretation that incorporates various versions of the age-old classic fairytale. Bespoke (March 7 - 17) comprises of three never-before-seen performances on the Wortham Theater stage, including two Houston Ballet premieres; Stanton Welch’s Bespoke and Jiří Kylián’s Overgrown Path, as well as Tim Harbour’s return of Filigree and Shadow

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April 16, 2024 — Stanton Welch AM proudly announce the addition of Angelo Greco as a Principal Dancer joining the Company in the upcoming 2024 - 2025 season.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS — FEBRUARY 22, 2024 — Artistic Directors Julie Kent and Stanton Welch AM proudly unveil the 2024 – 2025 season with three mixed repertory programs along with three story ballets. This upcoming season continues to exemplify why Houston Ballet is a top-tier dance company and a hub for world-renowned artists setting the stage for Houston as a mecca for global talent.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS - [October 23, 2023]  - The 2024 – 2025 season at Houston Ballet begins with Australian Conductor Simon Thew’s appointment as Music Director and Chief Conductor, effective July 1, 2024. 

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HOUSTON, TX – [August 16, 2023] – Houston Ballet opens its 2023 – 2024 season full of celebration and creative storytelling with the much-anticipated return of choreographer legend John Neumeier’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, September 8 – 17 and triple bill, Tutu September 21 - October 1.

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HOUSTON, TX – [June 20, 2023] – After 32 years as Music Director of Houston Ballet, Ermanno Florio will step down from his position at the end of the 2023 – 2024 season.

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[February 8, 2023] - The season highlights Welch’s dedication to growing Houston Ballet’s repertoire to include works from some of the most notable choreographers in dance history, as well as fostering up-and-coming creators.

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[October 22, 2022] - Houston Ballet proudly announces Julie Kent as Co-Artistic Director, who will begin her new role in collaboration with Houston Ballet Artistic Director Stanton Welch AM in July of 2023.

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