Pittsburgh Dance Companies

On Stage: An Anniversary Season to Behold (Part Two)

by jvranish | Sep 26, 2019 | August Wilson Center, Bodiography, On Stage, Pittsburgh Dance Companies, Pittsburgh Presenters, Point Park University, Slippery Rock University, The Pillow Project, The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust

While the rest of Pittsburgh’s vibrant dance community might not be celebrating an anniversary, it is nonetheless celebrating the dance itself. Here’s the list of their upcoming events this season: THE PRESENTERS. August Wilson African American Cultural...

On Stage: Juggling It All

by jvranish | Jan 16, 2019 | Pittsburgh Dance Companies, Uncategorized

This is only one of Cirque du Soleil’s “procession” acts in Corteo. In a way, we’re all jugglers. Work, the dishes, the kids, friends, just life in general. It was never more apparent than when Johan Juslin came to 6401 Penn Avenue a creative...

On Stage: Cool Coffeehouse Camaraderie

by jvranish_m | Sep 16, 2009 | On Stage, Pittsburgh Dance Companies

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...

On Stage: A New "Project" with 8 Strings Attached

by jvranish_m | Sep 11, 2009 | On Stage, Pittsburgh Dance Companies

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...