Culture Arts Initiative-Houston

Culture Arts Initiative-Houston A 501c3 nonprofit organization for the arts.

Culture Arts Initiative is a 501c3 arts organization whose mission is to empower, educate, and mentor future generations of dancers through scholarship funding, multicultural training, and performance based programming.

Meet Special Guest Solo Choreographer Trecia Kne’Cole! Trecia KneCole is the dynamic force behind Xtreme Level Dance & F...
07/14/2026

Meet Special Guest Solo Choreographer Trecia Kne’Cole!

Trecia KneCole is the dynamic force behind Xtreme Level Dance & Fitness Studio in Pearland, Texas and the visionary creator of Ms. Trecia’s Learning Adventure and Dance Demeanor a continuing education activity book chain and clothing brand designed for dancers rooted in the culture of manifesting your artistic and personal goals as a performer. Known for her high-energy, explosive, and distinctive hip hop choreography, Trecia has carved out a respected name in the dance industry, earning opportunities to perform and choreograph for top-tier artists including LeToya Luckett and on national tours with Neyo, Keyshia Cole, Nina Sky, Lloyd Banks, Adassa and J. Holiday. She currently serves as the choreographer for the Emancipation Park hip hop scene for the celebrated Houston Urban Nutcracker and adjudicator for Masquerade Dance Competition. 
Her television credits include features on Bring It, Bridezilla, MADE, America’s Best Dance Crew (ABDC), and The Book of John Gray. Her international tour experience spans Korea, Italy, Spain, Germany, Jordan, Turkey, and Belgium, where she performed for the U.S. Armed Forces alongside various artists. A proud alumna of Texas Southern University, Trecia served as the 2005 captain of the acclaimed Motion of the Ocean Majorette Dance Team and professional team affiliations span the WNBA, NFL, ABA, SIFL, and MLS, showcasing her extensive impact across sports leagues. 

Now pursuing studies in Physical Therapy and Sports Psychology, Trecia is honored to celebrate 14 years in business and more than two decades of professional dance experience. She remains deeply committed to elevating the next generation of dancers. She recently launched initiative Community Arts Project, LLC to provide scholarships for dancers to train with top industry professionals at national conventions and supports their pursuit of undergraduate studies at HBCUs ensuring that young artists have access to both world-class training and meaningful academic pathways.

Use our QR Code or use the link in bio to register.

Today’s the FINAL DAY for our “Bring A Friend” Flash Sale! Use Code MTCBFF15 and bring a friend. A $150 Value. CultureAr...
07/12/2026

Today’s the FINAL DAY for our “Bring A Friend” Flash Sale! Use Code MTCBFF15 and bring a friend. A $150 Value. CultureArts.org!! Link in bio.

Get Ready to “Make the Line” with Special Guest Trainer-Traci Greene!Traci Greene is a respected dance educator, choreog...
07/07/2026

Get Ready to “Make the Line” with Special Guest Trainer-Traci Greene!

Traci Greene is a respected dance educator, choreographer, producer, and arts leader with more than 30 years of experience. Her work is centered on artistic excellence, cultural legacy, and expanding access to dance education. A versatile performer, she began her classical ballet training in Chicago and has performed professionally worldwide, including principal roles in The Chocolate Nutcracker; dance captain of the international tour of West Side Story; and ensemble cast member in the Broadway workshop of The Color Purple.

A proud Southern University alumna, Traci was a four-year member and three-year captain of the nationally renowned Fabulous Dancing Dolls and has been regarded as a transformational student leader and changemaker.

A graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy (NYC), Traci served as a dance educator in both New York City Public Schools and Houston ISD, where she built successful dance programs and was nominated for Houston ISD Teacher of the Year.

She is the Creative Director and Producer of Houston’s Urban Nutcracker and Founder and President of Culture Arts Initiative, Inc. Through CAI, she created Houston’s Urban Nutcracker, the Traci Greene Collegiate Scholarship Awards, the Spread My Wings Scholarship Award Program, and Make the Cut. Together, these scholarship programs have awarded more than $125,000 to underserved dancers.

Traci has spoken at the Essence Festival of Culture, received a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition for her service to the community, and been recognized as one of Houston’s Top 30 Influential Women and a 2025 Know Women of Houston Honoree.

Today, she serves as the Director and Head Coach of the Fabulous Dancing Dolls, honoring its tradition of excellence while shaping the program into a new era.

Register: Link in Bio or use QR code

It’s time to Make the Cut! Discover how MTC Intensive is unlike any other audition prep intensive. MTC is an immersive a...
07/06/2026

It’s time to Make the Cut! Discover how MTC Intensive is unlike any other audition prep intensive. MTC is an immersive audition prep training program designed to prepare dancers for HBCU, competitive collegiate, NBA, and NFL dance team auditions.

From insider audition tips and personalized feedback to professional choreography, photography, mock auditions, customized training programs, scholarships and an intensive showcase and much more. This is an experience built to help you audition with confidence, and build community and lasting relationships that prepare you for your future.

Whether your goal is to make the field, court, line, or mat, this is where preparation meets opportunity.

🎟️ Register today! Use our QR code. Link in the bio.

It’s Time to Level Up and Make the “Court” with special guest instructor, Cristhian Guzman!Cristhian is originally from ...
07/05/2026

It’s Time to Level Up and Make the “Court” with special guest instructor, Cristhian Guzman!

Cristhian is originally from Oklahoma City, OK where she grew up dancing and working with studio, high school, college, and professional dance teams. She danced on the Eastern Oklahoma State College Dance Team and the University of Central Oklahoma Pom Team. Cristhian is a former UDA staff member, has danced for several professional teams including the AFL OKC Yardawgz Dance Team, the NBA New Orleans Hornets Honeybees, and the NBA Oklahoma City Thunder Girls. Her coached for the Neosho County Community College Cheer & Dance Team in Chanute, KS where she received an NDA Innovative Choreography Award and is currently entering her 5th season as an NBA Performance Teams Manager.

✨ Get ready to train with some of the industry’s best college and NBA and NFL pro-style dance professionals at Make the Cut, an exclusive one week full day audition preparation intensive designed for high school dancers who are serious about making college and professional dance teams, powered by Culture Arts Initiative Inc. Make the Cut provides personalized training, audition preparation, industry feedback, choreography, mock auditions, headshots, dancer reels, scholarship awards, intensive showcase, and insider knowledge from current and former NBA, NFL, collegiate, and HBCU dance professionals and so much more.

Location: Houston Met Dance
📅 July 20–24
Showcase: July 25
👯 Ages 13–18

Your next audition starts here. Are you ready to Make the Cut?

Use the QR code to register. Link in Bio. Bundle up and enjoy 7 days of dance with Culture Arts Initiative,Inc. Register for Make the Cut and Houston’s Urban Nutcracker Workshop and Auditions (July 26) and save $75!!
Got Questions ? Email us at [email protected] or call 713.972.1320.

It’s time to Make the Cut! Discover how MTC Intensive is unlike any other audition prep intensive. MTC is an immersive a...
07/03/2026

It’s time to Make the Cut! Discover how MTC Intensive is unlike any other audition prep intensive. MTC is an immersive audition prep training program designed to prepare dancers for HBCU, competitive collegiate, NBA, and NFL dance team auditions.

From insider audition tips and personalized feedback to professional choreography, photography, mock auditions,, customized training programs, scholarships and an intensive showcase. This is an experience built to help you audition with confidence, build community, and lasting relationships that prepare you for your future.

Whether your goal is to make the field, court, line, or mat, this is where preparation meets opportunity.

🎟️ Register today! Use our QR code. Link in the bio.

🚨 BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING! ✨We’re making room for new blessings, bigger opportunities, and exciting new programs!Cultur...
06/30/2026

🚨 BIG THINGS ARE HAPPENING! ✨

We’re making room for new blessings, bigger opportunities, and exciting new programs!

Culture Arts HOU is moving to Culture Arts Inc. as we prepare to launch our first brand-new program in FIVE years…

🔥 MAKE THE CUT 🔥

An exclusive audition prep intensive unlike any other, designed for dancers pursuing collegiate and professional dance teams.

📅 July 20–25
📍Houston Metropolitan Dance Center

Train with former and current NBA & NFL pro dance directors, professional dancers, HBCU and collegiate dance team directors, and former college UDA champions while gaining the insider knowledge you need to stand out.

Your experience includes:
✨ Four Dance Tracks of elite training in Four Days
✨ Insider audition strategies and evaluations
✨ Customized individual training plans
✨ Solo Audition choreography
✨ Professional headshots and dance photos
✨ Personalized dancer reel footage
✨ Group choreography showcase
✨ Uniform design concepts
✨ A Chance to Win Collegiate Intensive Scholarship Awards
…and so much more!

🚨 Limited enrollment available.

Support and Follow our Make the Cut and Culture Arts Inc pages beginning July 1, and register before enrollment reaches capacity.

🔗 Link in bio.

Your next audition starts here. Make the Cut.

☀️ SUMMER IN HOUSTON JUST GOT BETTER! ☀️Culture Arts Initiative is bringing you TWO incredible summer programs and a spe...
06/18/2026

☀️ SUMMER IN HOUSTON JUST GOT BETTER! ☀️
Culture Arts Initiative is bringing you TWO incredible summer programs and a special bundle savings!
🎄 Christmas in July Workshop & Auditions
📅 July 26
🎭 Audition for the 8th Annual Houston’s Urban Nutcracker
⭐ Make the Cut Audition Prep Intensive
📅 July 20–25
💃 Our brand-new collegiate and pro team audition preparation program
💥 REGISTER FOR BOTH AND SAVE $75! 💥
Spend an entire week immersed in dance training, master classes, workshops, audition preparation, and opportunities to learn from outstanding instructors from Houston and beyond.

Whether you’re looking to earn a role in Houston’s Urban Nutcracker or be among the first dancers to experience our debut Make the Cut Intensive, this is your chance to train, grow, and level up in your dance journey.

We’ve been working behind the scenes to create an unforgettable summer experience, and we can’t wait to share it with you!

⏳ Save $75 when you register for both programs by July 15.
⚠️ Spots are limited and enrollment is filling quickly.
Register today and join us for a summer of opportunity, growth, and dance! USE OUR QR CODE OR THE LINK IN OUR BIO TO REGISTER!

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