Dance classes in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Texture Contemporary Ballet is Pittsburgh's largest nonprofit contemporary ballet company, founded in 2011 by Alan Obuzor. It combines classical ballet technique with contemporary dance to make original works, and as a new-works company it has presented more than 200 original pieces by 47 different choreographers across 15 seasons, with each season featuring premieres by resident and guest choreographers. Programming includes mainstage productions, children's performances, The Nutcracker and the Texture Choreography Project. The organization also runs Texture Ballet School at 210 Valley Brook Road in McMurray, Pennsylvania, with a Children's Division, Student Division, Pre-Professional Division, boys' classes, adult open classes, performing opportunities, and summer camps, classes and intensives. It is supported by funders including The Heinz Endowments, The Pittsburgh Foundation and the Allegheny Regional Asset District.
After a 20-year professional performance career, Cleveland Ballet’s Lauren Stenroos is retiring from the company as a dancer this weekend, following the company’s performances of Handel's 'Messiah' with the Cleveland Chamber Choir and BlueWater Chamber Orchestra at KeyBank State Theatre in…
The New Hazlett Theater has announced a new artistic roadmap outlining expanded partnerships, programming, and organizational structure ahead of its 20th anniversary.
Pittsburgh-based Texture Contemporary Ballet has announced its 15th anniversary season, featuring four programs of predominantly new works – three of which include interactive Children's Performances.
Kelly Strayhorn Theater has announced the NYC premiere of Jesse Factor's THE MARTHAODYSSEY at the Live Artery Festival, taking place from January 10-13, 2025, showcasing Pittsburgh's vibrant arts scene.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre has announced a partnership with August Wilson African American Cultural Center and Hazelwood Local to hold the outdoor Open Air festival September 29-October 1 at Hazelwood Green.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's (PBT) popular program Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts returns to the city June 22-25 at a new location at the Westinghouse Academy in Wilmerding (320 Margurite Avenue, Wilmerding).
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) invites community members to experience live arts performances at Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts, starting this Thursday, June 9 and running through Sunday, June 12.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) popular program Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts returns to the city June 9 – 12 at a new location on the Allegheny Riverfront in Sharpsburg (1 19th Street, Sharpsburg).
“The Most Anticipated Production of 2022” (BroadwayWorld Readers’ Poll, 2021) just announced their cast.
On April 30 at the Mellon Institute Auditorium in Oakland, international superstar soprano Takesha Meshé Kizart-Thomas gives a moving solo recital dedicated to women artists who shaped the 20th century.
Mother and daughter Terrel and Kaelyn Lefferts announce Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories, their series for children ages 4 to 7 that combines whimsical storytelling and interactive play to fully engage the readers.
Mother and daughter Terrel and Kaelyn Lefferts have announced Dance-It-Out! Creative Movement Stories, their series for children ages 4 to 7 that combines whimsical storytelling and interactive play to fully engage the readers.
Newly-announced organizations include 1Hood, Alumni Theater Company, Arcade Comedy Theater, Attack Theatre, Azúcar, Balafon West African Dance Ensemble, Bill Nunn Theatre Project, Byron Nash and Sierra Sellers, Demaskus Theatre Company, and more!
After a year of darkened theaters Downtown, Pittsburgh's performing artists are stepping out into the light.
BalletX, led by Artistic & Executive Director Christine Cox, will welcome Independence Foundation Dance Fellow Shawn Cusseaux to the roster at an exciting time as the company prepares to celebrate its 15th Anniversary Season in 2020-21.
