School Programs

Performing Arts Houston is dedicated to enriching the lives of K-12 and college students throughout the greater Houston area and supporting creativity and high-quality instruction in the classroom. In addition to the below-listed programs, the Education & Community team offers a variety of programs to support both students and teachers.

Our signature in-school residency program, the Collaborative Arts Project, provides middle-school Fine Arts (visual art & dance) classrooms with a 10-session program using creative writing to enhance traditional Fine Arts curriculum. For more information about CAP and to bring CAP to your school or classroom, please contact us at education@performingartshouston.org or by calling 713-632-8112.

Performing Arts Houston also offers regular Teacher Workshops for Fine Arts educators, leveraging the talents of the exceptional artists that we bring to Houston, providing teachers with innovative tools and perspectives to bring into the classroom. Upcoming teacher workshops are listed below.

22/23 Season Dates

Performing Arts Houston regularly adds Education & Community programs throughout the season, check this page and join our mailing list for updates.

 

Public Conversation with Dance Theatre of Harlem

December 6, 2022 | 7:15pm

Location: Houston Ballet Dance Lab

Perfect for teachers and students, this intimate conversation will give attendees a unique look into the experience of ballet dancers of color today.

Free Registration

Public Master Class with Dance Theatre of Harlem

December 10, 2022 | 3:00pm

Location: Houston Ballet

Open to intermediate dancers and above, this class will provide technique and discipline unique to Dance Theatre of Harlem. Participating teachers can receive CPE credit. Scholarships are available upon request. Email education@performingartshouston.org for more information.

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25th Annual Student Art Contest

Deadline for Submissions: March 10, 2023 | 6:00pm

Learn more about the Art Contest

 

Student Matinee: STOMP

March 24, 2023 | 11:00am

Location: Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

Students in grades 5-10 attending public, private, or home schools in the Greater Houston area are invited to attend a special student performance of STOMP!

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