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Maria Caruso brings her Celebrated Solo Show ‘Metamorphosis’ to Pittsburgh’s Outer-Burghs

By Joaquim Andrade Maria Caruso has announced the creation of M-Train Production’s Outer-Burgh Tour, a series of FREE pop-up performances on the outskirts of Pittsburgh, inclusive of her first professional performance to date in her home county of Armstrong.   Caruso says, “I have truly been blessed beyond words in my career, and with every major milestone, it is critical that I give back to the community.  It is … Continue reading Maria Caruso brings her Celebrated Solo Show ‘Metamorphosis’ to Pittsburgh’s Outer-Burghs

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Susan Jaffe to Return to American Ballet Theatre as Artistic Director

By Jenna Bodnar Effective December 2022, the Former ABT Principal Dancer Will Return to the NYC Company as Artistic Director PITTSBURGH, PA (May 9, 2022) – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Artistic Director Susan Jaffe announced this morning that she has been named Artistic Director of American Ballet Theatre, where she spent more than 30 years of her career. She will begin her new role at ABT in … Continue reading Susan Jaffe to Return to American Ballet Theatre as Artistic Director

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Grand Rapids Ballet’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Stowell’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Balanchine’s “Serenade”

By Steve Sucato and Jessica MeldrumMichigan’s lone professional ballet company, continues its 50th Anniversary Celebration with Christopher Stowell’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, April 22-24 and April 29-May 1 at the Peter Martin Wege Theatre as well as online, May 3 as part of GRB’s 2021-2022 virtual season offerings. The production also features George Balanchine’s timeless masterwork, Serenade. “A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of William Shakespeare’s most … Continue reading Grand Rapids Ballet’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues with Stowell’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and Balanchine’s “Serenade”

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BalletMet’s Production of “Cinderella” Returns April 8 -10

By Sarah Irvin Clark (Columbus, OH) – BalletMet’s Cinderella is back by popular demand this April at the Ohio Theatre afterit performed to full houses in the 2018-19 season. Under Edwaard Liang’s artistic direction, the family-friendly ballet will follow the iconic servant girl, her missing glass slipper, and many other fan-favoritecharacters as well as feature more than 80 Academy students in the production. “Cinderella is … Continue reading BalletMet’s Production of “Cinderella” Returns April 8 -10

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and The Mosites Company Partner to Bring Open Air Series Back June 9-12

Collaboration and generous funding from the Gaming & Economic Development Tourism Fund (GEDTF) allows the Open Air Series to relaunch on the shores of the Allegheny River in Sharpsburg By Jenna Bodnar PITTSBURGH, PA (April 1, 2022) – Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre (PBT) is pleased to announce that its popular collaborative performance series Open Air will return this June. Thanks to an exciting new partnership with The … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and The Mosites Company Partner to Bring Open Air Series Back June 9-12

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Worlds Allied Performance Combines Two Cleveland Dance Companies

A performance combining FEAST: a ballet  and Vivarta-Transformations – titled Worlds Allied – will debut live and in person at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus as part of the Tri-C Performing Arts season presented by Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). Worlds Allied takes place at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25 at the Simon and Rose Mandel Theatre on Tri-C’s Eastern Campus. “We are so excited to be presenting the live world premiere of … Continue reading Worlds Allied Performance Combines Two Cleveland Dance Companies

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DANCECleveland & Playhouse Square Present Pam Tanowitz Dance & Pianist Simone Dinnerstein in ‘New Work for Goldberg Variations’

The company performs New Work For Goldberg Variations CLEVELAND – Described by The New York Times as “the most sublime new dance since Merce Cunningham’s,” Pam Tanowitz Dance will return to Playhouse Square’s Mimi Ohio Theatre on March 19th at 7:30 p.m. for a remarkable performance of the evening-length New Work for Goldberg Variations, featuring world-renowned pianist Simone Dinnerstein. Tickets are available now at http://www.DANCECleveland.org … Continue reading DANCECleveland & Playhouse Square Present Pam Tanowitz Dance & Pianist Simone Dinnerstein in ‘New Work for Goldberg Variations’

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Here + Now” Runs March 24 – 27, 2022

Mixed Repertory Production Brings Cutting-Edge Female Choreographers’ Work to the August Wilson African American Cultural Center By Jenna Bodnar PITTSBURGH, PA – Cutting-edge voices in dance will take center stage at the August Wilson African American Cultural Center March 24 – 27 at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) Here + Now. Featuring a lineup of internationally acclaimed — and all female — choreographers, this evocative mixed repertory production … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Here + Now” Runs March 24 – 27, 2022

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Some of the other dance on tap as part of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts’

Compiled by Steve Sucato from press materials and artist websites OPEN AIR SERIES ARTISTS 2021 SHOWCASECurated by Richard ParsakianThursday, May 20, 2021 – 2:00 – 3:30pmPBT Stage at Flagstaff Hill, Schenley Park, Pittsburgh PA SHOWCASE ARTISTS:– Antonio Brown, choreographer/dancer, Antonio Brown Dance, NYC(his company, 5-6 dancers)– Nick Daniels, choreographer/dancer, Dana Movement Company, Pgh (dancers TBA)– Julia Erickson, dancer/choreographer, Pgh (setting work on 2 dancers)– Vanessa … Continue reading Some of the other dance on tap as part of Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s ‘Open Air: A Series in Celebration of the Performing Arts’

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Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Unveils Its 2021-2022 Season

By Katie Drozynski PITTSBURGH, PA (May 6, 2021) – After more than a year since the curtain came down abruptly on Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s (PBT) 50th Anniversary Season, PBT Artistic Director Susan Jaffe is proud to announce a 2021-2022 Season that brings ballet back to the Benedum Center and August Wilson African American Cultural Center. PBT’s triumphant return to the theater ignites innovative voices, revisits beloved … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre Unveils Its 2021-2022 Season

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