DWDT presents the work of Mauro Bigozetti, Artistic Director of Aterballeto and according to Ballet 2000 magazine, "the most interesting Italian choreographer of his generation." Along with this provocative work, Dominic Walsh will present two thrilling works of his own that take inspiration from Italy's art, culture, history and people.

Made in Italy will be May 3 - 5, 2007, at 7:30pm at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Zilkha Hall. Tickets range from $15 - $42 with a special VIP opening night package available.

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After the world premiere of Heaven and Earth debuted to delighted audiences last weekend at Zilkha Hall, Dance of Asian America will present a similar concert this weekend at Miller Outdoor Theater. Dance Collage will feature the works of national award-winning dancers from China along with reknown choreography performed by DAA's repertory company.

The Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Dance Program will host their annual Spring Concert this weekend in Houston. In addition to faculty work, the concert will feature the faculty & student choreography recently recognized at the American College Dance Festival.

Featuring a wide range of choreographic styles, the concert promises to be well worth seeing. Guest choreographer and Visiting Lecturer Jean Denney Grotewohl presents Footnotes, a lively combination of American roots and traditional music teamed with contemporary and traditional step dance, clogging, hoofing, tap, and period social dance. Joining her will be six other choreographers, including Wanderlust, a farewell piece by Melissa Wynn set to Radiohead's Thom Yorke.

The concert will be April 26-28, 2007 at 8:00pm at Barnevelder Arts/Movement Complex. Tickets are $8 - $15 and reservations may be made by calling SHSU's box office at (936) 294-3988.

Houston Metropolitan Dance Company's Spring Concert will present the company's diverse dance styles. Six premieres and two reprisals are featured on the evening program. The performance includes The Hunt by choreographer Robert Battle; Thom Clock by Jason Parsons; Fosse's World by Christine Carlson; a lyrical new work by Kristina Burgess; a riveting tap number by Houston choreographer Kim Kelley; and new works by Houston Met's own Kijaunta Lucas and Jhon Stronks. The concert is this Friday, April 27, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the Cullen Theater at the Wortham Center.

Better than words, a performance by FLY KiDS demonstrates a positive, active, inclusive, and fun style of dance. Come support this energetic group of young dancers at Barnevelder on May 4th. The reception begins at 6:00pm with a performance by FLY KiDS at 7:00pm. Bring your checkbooks: this is a fundraiser for FLY KiDS, a non- profit organization with a mission to promote dance as an artistic, finess, and character building activity for youth.

Presented by Dance Houston, Young & Intense offers training and performance opportunities in modern, jazz, hip hop, social, and cultural dance to dancers ages twelve to sixteen. A two-week intensive workshop and performance, Young & Intense plants the seeds for discipline and growth in Houston's young dancers. It will be July 9 - 20 at Mitsi Dancing School. Registration is now open.