The Society for the Performing Arts has some amazing upcoming shows in January you and yours won't want to miss! For tickets or more information about the following performances, please call 713- 227-4SPA or visit The Society for the Performing Arts. Price range is $20-$50.

DrumLine Live comes to Jones Hall, Tuesday, Jan 13, 2009 at 7:30 p.m.

This show-stopping new attraction brings the black marching band tradition to the theatrical stage for the very first time. The stirring sound of trumpets, explosive choreography, and incredible feats of athleticism from the "steppers" and dancers, will bring the audience to its feet, but the heart of the show is unquestionably the talented group of African- American percussionists who form the "drumline." A glimpse into an American experience that many have never seen before, this historic tradition is alive with intensity!

Ohad Naharin's Deca Dance featuring Batsheva Dance Company performs Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009 at 8 p.m at Jones Hall.

Israel's contemporary dance company makes its Houston debut with Artistic Director and renowned choreographer Ohad Naharin's Deca Dance. From aggression and fierce lust for life to capricious dream worlds, Deca Dance reflects Naharin's vision of the Company as a meeting place for artists of all disciplines. The Washington Post hails, "With his athletic dancers and provocative choreography, Naharin carves out a world where madness waltzes with grace."

FREE TICKET GIVEAWAY!!!!!! Win a pair of tickets to this show: be among the first to respond with your first name, last name and phone number. Winners will be notified by email. Special thanks to the SPA for this opportunity!

Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo will amuse you Saturday, Jan. 31, 2009 at 8 p.m at Jones Hall with their clever and satyrical antics.

Founded in 1974 by a group of ballet enthusiasts for the purpose of presenting a playful, entertaining view of traditional, classical ballet in parody form, the all- male, Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, or the Trocks, as they are affectionately known, first performed in the late-late shows in Off-Off Broadway lofts. Making fun of the foibles, accidents and underlying incongruities of serious dance, "They dance as women, goodheartedly and sometimes seemingly lost for a moment in a poignant fantasy of beauty"(The New York Times)

Saturday, January 17th, 8:00 p.m. Join Acia Gray, Dianne Walker and Derick Grant of The Souls of Our Feet, three of the most internationally recognized hoofers in the world of rhythm, in a syncopated trip through jazz and sound. The trio will take the audience on a journey carved by some of the great legends of tap that reflects these three diverse and playful personalities!

Discover Tap!, fun for the whole family, Sunday, January 18, 3:00 p.m with Acia Gray, Dianne Walker, and Derick Grant as they take on a playful exploration of rhythm and time that takes an audience of all ages on a journey through tap history, music and "spreadin' some rhythm around!"

Tirkedu! Houston, led by Ofer Alfasi, the young Markid, from the south of Israel is a fun-filled weekend of enthusiastic and energetic Israeli dancing at the Jewish Community Center, Friday, January 9-Sunday, January 11th.

For complete details, visit the Jewish Community Center or call the Kaplan Theatre Box Office at  713-551-7255 .

Enjoy an evening of dance that brings together three professional companies presenting works ranging in style from jazz to contemporary.

Commissioned this season are Revolve Dance Company, Uptown Dance Company, and UrgeWorks. These innovative companies will premiere one new work and one piece from their repertory.

For complete details, visit the Jewish Community Center or call the Kaplan Theatre Box Office at  713-551-7255 .

Learn the latest dance moves from Dance Houston's top dancers while enriching your understanding of the human body. This free workshop teaches the basics of hip hop dancing as well as the science of dancing including anatomy, physiology, and physics. This fun experience is a great way to liven up your visit to the world-famous Body Worlds 2 exhibit.

January 31 - 11:00am - 12:30pm
Urban Landscapes
Hip Hop to Contemporary Jazz
Whether you've never tried hip hop or you'd like a refresher, this class offers the latest in hip hop styles. As seen on popular television shows, hip hop is a widely expressive form of dance embodying youth culture. From old school moves to the latest in popping and krumping, hip hop is a fun way to connect to the hit music of today and to each other. Led by either Quincy Toliver or Mike Bearga of Urban Souls Dance Company.