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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: Cool Coffeehouse Camaraderie
Atmosphere is an important part of The Pillow Project's performances, which run for four hours or more on the adrenalin of youth. But that doesn't mean that the audience will be there for the entire evening. Yet, it seems like Pittsburgh is getting used to a cool idea...
On Stage: A New "Project" with 8 Strings Attached
Pearlann Porter and The Pillow Project are casting their artistic net further afoot. When they decided to play with time for the next installment of Second Saturdays on September 12, resident percussionist PJ Roduta immediately came up with the idea of teaming with...
Dance Notes: Attack, Sprout, Alloy, River City
ATTACKING THE OPERA. Last week Attack Theatre held an open house at its new digs, Pittsburgh Opera, located at Liberty Avenue and 25th St. in the Strip District. Spirits were high and the opera's debonair general director Christopher Hahn was very much in attendance,...
Off Stage: Bill T. is Still Moving
Bill T. Jones has made an artistic and personal impact on Pittsburgh on a number of occasions when his ensemble, Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company, unveiled a number of dramatic works, including the AIDS-inspired "Still/Here" and the anti-war piece, "Blind Date." Right...
On Stage: Alloy on the Move
See the Alloy's new artistic direction under Greer Reed-Jones and read about the Jones Summer Intensive in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Off Stage: On Hartwood Grounds
There was some extracurricular activity surrounding Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre's annual performance at Hartwood Acres. Enjoy! Future Dancers?
Dance Notes: PBT in D.C., Emily at the Lake, A "Secret"
PBT PREPARES FOR HOLOCAUST BALLET. Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre will fly to Washington D.C. and the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum August 25 in preparation for the local premiere of Stephen Mills' "Light/The Holocaust & Humanity Project" in November. The...
On Stage: Ballet, Interrupted
There are rain dances performed in a ceremonial rite to protect a harvest and then there is dancing in the rain, which Gene Kelly did quite successfully. But the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre was hoping for the opposite at Hartwood Acres on Thursday night. Alas, it was...
On Stage: Butoh Returns, Just for a Glimpse
The New Hazlett Theatre's large white backdrop was partially pulled out along the floor. All of a sudden an unseen fist popped the fabric from the back, sending ripples outward. Everything was reflected in a shallow pool and a corresponding woofer rumbled "ba-bah." A...
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