Vernacular Jazz and House Dance Session with Le’Andre Douglas

Saturday October 18th 2025
Part of Houston Met Dance’s 30th Anniversary Celebration

Houston met dance is excited to have Le'Andre Douglas close out our our 30th Anniversary Celebration with a guided dance session, The session aims to explore the through line of vernacular Jazz and House music/dance. This unique experience, curated personally by Le'Andre, celebrates movement and connection, designed to get everyone on their feet for Houston Met Dance's 30th anniversary celebration. Come as you are!

Doors Open at 9pm @ Houston MET Dance

Admission is Donation Based/ Pay what you can - No one will be turned away!

let’s Dance our way to 30 more years!

Le'Andre Douglas is an internationally renowned dancer, choreographer, and creative director who has been praised for his work in music, television, film, and advertising. His skillful combination of movement and emotion has earned him recognition and accolades in many different industries and disciplines. He has performed at corporate events, festivals, and concerts all over the world, and his creative collaborations have been featured in both traditional and digital media alike. He is currently on tour with the” New York Times show to watch” “ The Jazz Continuum"  where he serves as a performer and Rehearsal Director. Most recently he has worked with Grammy award-winning art Jon Batiste and  Arturo O’Farrill.  He is a consummate professional whose artistry and passion never ceases to amaze and delight audiences everywhere.

In his hometown Mr. Douglas was an artist in residence for Zocalo, and choreographed Tobe Nwigwe’s “Tobe from the SWAT” live concert. He is also pleased to be the resident choreographer for Bace Productions Motown Revue at The Miller Outdoor Theater, Radio One’s Boomsquad, and several festivals. He directed and choreographed a movie “The Nutcracker Party'', currently streaming on amazon prime.

Le'Andre Douglas is a guardian of the African-American story. Through dance, he preserves and innovates Black culture, honoring its roots while embracing the future. He believes in the power of movement to communicate, educate, and inspire, and is dedicated to filling the gap where access to education about the cultural lineage and African origins of Black cultural dances is lacking. Mr. Douglas does this through lectures at various Colleges and Universities including University of Houston, and UT Austin.

Douglas's holistic approach to dance includes classes, performances, and social events, creating a tapestry of past, present, and future Black dance forms as a bearer of tradition. 

Mr.Douglas's mission is to empower dancers and audiences alike, owning a deeper understanding of American cultural dance forms and their significance. He believes that by bridging the gap between tradition and innovation, he can help fill the gap where there is lack of access to education about the cultural lineage and African origins of Black cultural dances, while also performing at the highest level.