Modern dance is a medium known for taking itself a bit too seriously at times. But you canยt accuse the folks at Houston Metropolitan Dance of that, as they take time each year to present a collection of Quirky Works, short pieces by up-and-coming and established choreographers that celebrate the diversity of dance. This yearยs sixth installment features Priscilla Nathan-Murphyยs Relentless, a new work about overstimulation; Caleb Mitchellยs Stirring Simple Gifts in Shades of Blue, inspired by water; Brock Clawsonยs three-part Yawning; and a reprise of Kiki Lucasยs Imbalanced, featuring six female dancers. As usual, the company will welcome a guest troupe, this time Michiganยs Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, which will pre-sent three works, including Tomยs Songs, choreographed by artistic director Laurie Eisenhower and set to a folk-rock mix of tunes. 8 p.m. Wortham Center, 500 Texas. For information, call 713-522-6375 or visit www.houstonmetdance.com. $10 to $35.
Fri., Nov. 14, 8 p.m., 2008
This article appears in Nov 13-19, 2008.