August Artful Thursday: Houston Ballet Academy performs ‘beyond the shadow of a doubt’

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents its July Artful Thursday program Houston Ballet Academy performs “beyond the shadow of a doubt”.

The interactive art experience Shadow Monsters comes alive in a new way! See dancers from Houston Ballet Academy move playfully through the installation in the Museum’s vast Cullinan Hall.

Inspiration comes from the improvisational nature of the Shadow Monsters computer software, which enhances silhouettes with fangs, fins, spikes, bubbles, and more. Choreographed by Houston Ballet Academy’s Jane Weiner, Academy dancers lead viewers through a journey that unfolds over three phases: first, through the animal/monster sounds from the installation; next, with clapping and vocalization; and, finally, with music.

Bring your friends for this one-time-only performance. You can watch in Cullinan Hall and from the balcony of Upper Brown Pavilion.

While you’re here, drop in at Happy Hour Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m.

About Artful Thursdays
Artful Thursday is a monthly program related to the Museum’s art collections and exhibitions. At lectures and performances, the visual arts cross paths with other disciplines—dance, music, prose, poetry, fashion, film, science, psychology, and more. Each event is followed by a brief Q&A.

Pictured: The Houston Ballet Academy practices “beyond the shadow of a doubt.” Philip Worthington, Shadow Monsters, 2004–present, Java, Processing, BlobDetection, SoNIA, and Physics software, reproduced courtesy of the artist.