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International arts writer/critic for newspapers, magazines and websites.
Pittsburgh City Paper

Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet brings world-class moves to Cleveland’s PlayhouseSquare (review)

By Steve Sucato When Walmart heiress Nancy Laurie founded New York-based Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet a decade ago, skepticism abounded over the troupe with a big-city budget and a small-town name. Since then, however, the company has created quite the buzz in the dance world for its to-die-for repertory by A-list choreographers and its talented roster of international dancers. Saturday night at PlayhouseSquare’s Ohio Theatre, … Continue reading Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet brings world-class moves to Cleveland’s PlayhouseSquare (review)

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Pittsburgh City Paper

Choreographers debut works-in-progress at Alloy Studios

By Steve Sucato When Mana Kawamura and Gia T. Cacalano show their works-in-progress at The Alloy Studios Feb. 1, the Friendship studio space itself will play a role. The recipients of a Kelly-Strayhorn Theater Next Stage Dance Residency, both choreographers were given a week in The Alloy Studios at the end of January to create new works. Prior to their residencies, both artists told me … Continue reading Choreographers debut works-in-progress at Alloy Studios

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Pittsburgh City Paper

Fiesta Flamenca takes a big step forward

By Steve Sucato Flamenco dance, the most famous export of Spain’s Andalusia region, will take center stage Thu., Jan. 23, at North Side’s New Hazlett Theater — the latest, and largest, celebration of Flamenco Pittsburgh’s bi-annual Fiesta Flamenca. The all-ages program will have a different vibe this time, says Carolina Loyola-Garcia, Flamenco Pittsburgh’s co-founder and director. What started five years ago as a student showcase held at … Continue reading Fiesta Flamenca takes a big step forward

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