Rara avis

NATIONALLYacclaimed ISHIDA DANCE COMPANY is back. PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING DANCE CRITIC SARAH L KAUFMAN described ISHIDA ’s work as “ DEEPLY POIGNANT ” and “ REMARKABLE ”. “The dancers weaved pure magic in the air, and you could almost hear jaws dropping as they moved…” wrote Brett Cullum, _BROADWAY WORLD_ _._ _RARA AVIS_ is a highly physical, visually stunning, and emotionally resonant program with critically acclaimed dancers and choreography. _RARA AVIS_ by ISHIDA follows a singer who struggles with imposter syndrome as she returns to stage after taking a hiatus. The program includes _MUTUAL COMFORT_ by world-renowned Romanian choreographer EDWARD CLUG and a new dance theater work by AWARD-WINNING British-Finnish choreographer KRISTIAN LEVER . The evening promises to be a unique opportunity to see some of the best and most interesting choreography from Europe and the U.S. *VIP TICKETS INCLUDE ACCESS TO THE VIP POST PERFORMANCE RECEPTION FOR A TOAST TO MEET THE DANCERS AND CHOREOGRAPHERS. Title: _RARA AVIS_ Venue: Asia Society Texas Center Address: 1370 Southmore Blvd. Houston, TX 77004 [https://www.google.com/maps/search/1370+Southmore+Blvd.+Houston,+TX+77004?entry=gmail&source=g] Dates: January 15-18, 2026; January 15-17, 2026 start time is at 7:30pm with VIP post performance reception to meet the dancers and choreographers, January 18, 2026 start time is at 3pm with post performance talkback with the dancers and Artistic Director Runtime: 90 minutes Ticketing link: https://ishida.thundertix.com/events/253604 [https://ishida.thundertix.com/events/253604]