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We preview the 2022 Houston Ballet production of The Nutcracker with an interview with new Principal dancer Beckanne Sisk.

In a night filled with the ethereal beauty and other worldliness of La Sylphide — said to be the oldest ballet still performed today — it was the world premiere of Artistic Director Stanton Welch's Sparrow on Thursday that had the audience tapping toes and then rising in a standing ovation.

Houston Balelt presented a mixed rep program filled with Originals complete with new ballets from dancer/choreographers Connor Walsh and Melody Mennite.

Houston Ballet's mixed rep program "Pretty Things" gives audiences a chance to see a number of company dancers performing to an array of choreography by Jorma Elo, Christopher Bruce and Trey McIntyre with music ranging from the classical to songs by David Bowie.

Houston Ballet has scheduled three production — one right after the other in May and June — to close out its 2021-22 season in power-packed fashion.