Hope Stone

Jane Weiner

   Graduated from Bowling Green State University with a degree in deaf/elementary education/minor in dance.  She had the unbelievable opportunity to work with the Doug Elkins Dance Company for a decade + of fine dancing, touring and experiences before her move to Houston, TX in 1996.  She presently is the founder and director of Hope Stone, Inc.  Jane founded Hope Stone with a dream of unlocking the innate creativity of children and adults and improving their quality of life through the performing arts.  At present Jane continues to run Hope Stone, Inc. creating a vision of Art for All. Founded in 1997, Hope Stone celebrates 20 years of artistic excellence and recognition, and is dedicated to nurturing our the creative side through the positive, empowering experience of the arts. For two decades, Hope Stone has committed itself to improving the quality of life for Houstonians through art.  Her arts outreach program The Hope Project  touched the lives of 40 children when it began in 2002. This coming year, The Hope Project will reach over 1000 underserved students through dance, theater, and music classes in their schools and facilities. Over 3,000 children and teenagers annually have the exciting opportunity to see a performance by Hope Stone’s professional dance company, Hope Stone Dance, which stages compelling and accessible new works that challenge, entertain, and educate audiences. Whether a child or adult is participating in our arts education classes or watching our compelling performances, the body and mind of each is engaged in a mindful experience that promotes awareness and presence – skills needed for the success of our communities, families, and businesses.

Outside of her work, Jane enjoys gardening, sitting motionless on the couch with her three cats, dreaming of rescuing dogs, dolphins, elephants, lions…(you name the animal), being married to the awesome Eric Mallory and naps.  She hopes you have a beautiful day.