Dance Notes: Fall for Dance

by | Oct 9, 2009 | Attack Theatre, Dance Notes

OCTOBER DANCE FEST. Dance Alloy hosted “In Good Company” last weekend as part of Penn Avenue’s “First Friday” series. The “Company” aspect was led by several professional groups, including a sneak peak at Pearlann...

On Stage: Alegria the Amazing

by | Oct 9, 2009 | On Stage

“Alegria” is one of Cirque du Soleil’s earliest productions. It helped to set the tone for the Montreal-based company’s  success back in 1993 and it appears that it is providing a new direction in these tough economic times....

Off Stage: With the One and Only Cirque

by | Oct 9, 2009 | Off Stage

So I didn’t need to climb Cardiac Hill on Wednesday afternoon and search for the loading dock entrance into the Petersen Events Center on the University of Pittsburgh campus. But it was an unbeatable opportunity to take a look at Cirque du Soleil artists...

Dance Notes: Richard and a Chinese Connection

by | Sep 28, 2009 | Dance Notes

IT’S A WONDERFUL LIFE. That’s the name of an event at the Andy Warhol Museum honoring Richard Parsakian, who could be considered Pittsburgh dance’s best friend, although many other arts organizations might contest that. Richard has his fingers in so...