Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Open Applications Soon for 2022 Apprenticeship Program

By Jenna Bodnar PITTSBURGH, PA (Jan. 25, 2022) – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is pleased to announce the return of the apprenticeship program, which offers dancers exceptional professional experience and exciting performance opportunities with the PBT company, as well as optional academic courses. Two paid apprenticeship positions are available for the 2022 – 2023 performance season for dancers ages 18 – 21. Positions include the cost of … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to Open Applications Soon for 2022 Apprenticeship Program

NCCAkron Announces Open Application for Creative Administration Research Program

By Mariclare Hulbert AKRON, Ohio —The National Center for Choreography – Akron (NCCAkron) announces its first Creative Administration Research (CAR) open application period. Funded by a multi-year grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the CAR program is focused on challenging the dance ecosystem to think beyond the boundaries of known, traditional models and “best practices.” The program launched in 2020 and has already initiated … Continue reading NCCAkron Announces Open Application for Creative Administration Research Program

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Cancels February’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’

To Our PBT Family: Since the doors to the Benedum Center opened for Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s Season Premiere in October and The Nutcracker in December, we have been thrilled to welcome enthusiastic live audiences back to the theater. Thank you for your support! One ballet that will not make its successful return to theaters is Alice in Wonderland, Feb 11 – Feb 13, 2022.Alice is a U.K. production that involves cross-Atlantic … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Cancels February’s ‘Alice in Wonderland’