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Lauren Anderson: A Trailblazer in Dance
Posted on · The life and legacy of an iconic Houston ballerina from the icon herself.
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Up Close With Houston Ballet’s Lauren Anderson
Posted on · Houston Ballet made history 25 years ago when Lauren Anderson became the first African-American woman to earn a role as principal dancer at a major company. But what has changed since then? News 88.7's Amy Bishop visited Anderson to find out. (Above: At 50 years old, ballerina-turned-teacher has the sculpted arms of an athlete and […]
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Houston Ballet Performance Caters to Kids With Special Needs
Posted on · This Sunday the Houston Ballet will have a performance of Coppelia for children with special needs. Former Houston Ballet ballerina, Kim Stafford, who has an autistic son herself, helped with organizing this event. She spoke about the importance of having a performance like this.