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Keep up with all of my adventures, thoughts, and stories as I actively explore the diverse and exciting world of dance here in Pittsburgh!
On Stage: The Chicago Connection
Point Park University has had a longtime association with Chicago, mostly with Hubbard Street Dance Chicago, a company that took several PPU graduates into the fold over the years (Joe Mooradian, Shan Bai and Cheryl Mann come immediately to mind). And the university's...
On Stage: On the Radio
In case you missed it, here's my review of Kyle Abraham's tribute to family and home on the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette website.
On Stage: Kyle Abraham — Homeward Bound
Some people say that you can't go back, but Pittsburgh native Kyle Abraham never quite left. He made the New York break, but returned in 2001 after his father was diagnosed with Altzheimer's disease. Singular memories of his father/son relationship are playing out in...
Dance Beat: On the Pillow, Point Park and Flamenco
THE PILLOW -- JACOB'S THAT IS. Jacob's Pillow just announced it's 2010 season and has commissioned a work from Pittsburgh native Kyle Abraham along with two other young artists, Monica Bill Barnes and Camille A. Brown. Also on tap are star attractions like Nina...
On Stage: Overwhelming In More Ways Than One
Choreographers and dancers have traditionally been the ultimate in multi-taskers, moving various bodies and/or numerous body parts all at once and usually adding a number of other artistic dimensions like music, lighting, scenery and costumes. Maybe that's why...
On Stage: An American in Tokyo
Think: Pokemon. Think: Hello Kitty. Think: American Cutting Edge Multi-media Performance Art. No, it's not a figment of my imagination. American director and choreographer (currently living in Berlin) Jeremy Wade was commissioned to create his own individual take on...
On Stage: Stepping Out!!!
There seems to be a plethora of exclamation points associated with step dance. Like tap, it's all about the sound -- both use shoes that have metal cleats attached. But unlike tap, step dance doesn't yet have the range of dynamics that would make it a more pertinent...
On Stage: The King's Dance
Alonzo King's LINES Ballet came to the August Wilson Center last weekend. In case you missed it, here's my review (click on Pittsburgh Post-Gazette). And, in case you missed visiting the August Wilson Center, certainly a must, check out the schedule, which will...
On Stage: King of the World
These days dance aficionados are questioning, "Is it ballet or contemporary dance?" With true blue ballet choreographers at a premium -- I'm referring to hot commodities like Alexei Ratmansky and Christopher Wheeldon, although neither might attain the stratospheric...
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