Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
ABOUT: Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex is a 7200 sq. ft. downtown Houston facility housing 3 fully equipped dance studios and a 120 seat theatrical performance venue. It is managed and operated by Suchu, Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit parent organization of Suchu Dance, Houston's award winning contemporary dance theatre company. In addition to offering contemporary dance/movement classes to the public, the Barnevelder facility is available to be rented by outside groups.
Sucha Dance: Jennifer Wood, the choreographic engine behind Suchu Dance, has been toiling away crafting dance after dance for the past 11 years. It's been said that Wood doesn't make dances -- instead, she creates worlds where dance happens. She has directed ten full-length works and seems remarkably comfortable in the form. Her vivid imagination, combined with a natural sense of theatricality, makes for consistently compelling adventures. This past year, Wood's richly textured Roseburn took us to an imaginary tableau contest, and Maximal Schnapper conjured waves, gulls and all things beachy. Suchu's dancers are unique as well: full of personality, impish charm and organic verve. This past spring, Wood stretched her choreographic chops to collaborate with Infernal Bridegroom Productions on Medea. It was, without a doubt, a great match.
Barnevelder's mission is to foster the proliferation
of quality, contemporary performing art and new creative work in Houston
by offering arts groups use of an affordable centrally located facility
for their classes, rehearsals, performances and special events.
* 3 fully equipped dance studios
* spacious 120-seat theater
* foyer, kitchen and reception areas
* conveniently located on Downtown Houston's eastern edge (in the newly
developing Arts Corridor)
* reasonable hourly and flat-fee rates
* also offering quality contemporary dance/movement classes
* central A/C and heat
Address:
Barnevelder Movement/Arts Complex
2201 Preston St
Houston TX 77003
Phone: 713.529.1819.
Web: www.barnevelder.org
