Houston Ballet.
Changes at Houston Ballet The Houston Ballet, operated by the Houston Ballet Foundation, is the fifth-largest professional ballet company in the United States, based in Houston, Texas. [1] include the promotion of LETICIA OLIVEIRA (2005 "25 to Watch") to principal dancer A principal dancer is similar to a soloist in dance. However, principals are hired by a ballet or dance company to perform not only solos, but also pas de deux. A principal may be male or female. , and the retirement of principal LAUREN ANDERSON Lauren Anderson (born June 6, 1980 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin) is an American model who was chosen as Playboy's Playmate of the Month in July, 2002 and has appeared in numerous Playboy videos. (see "Transitions," p. 144). MARTINE HARLEY has retired as artistic coordinator, and KRISTINA HARPER, former demi soloist, is filling that role.
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