LINES Ballet to Perform in Cleveland as Part of 30th Anniversary Tour

By Pam Barr CLEVELAND (Jan. 7, 2013) – The acclaimed LINES Ballet, led by visionary choreographer and artistic director Alonzo King, will come to the Ohio Theatre for two performances, Jan. 26-27, presented by DANCECleveland and PlayhouseSquare. The LINES Ballet program will include two recent King dances: Scheherazade, created in 2009, and Resin from 2011. Scheherazade is a re-envisioning of the ancient collection of Persian, … Continue reading LINES Ballet to Perform in Cleveland as Part of 30th Anniversary Tour

Pittsburgh’s Kelly Strayhorn Theater accepts applications for 2013 dance residency and performance

The Next Stage Residency, created by the Kelly Strayhorn Theater five years ago, is designed to support talented choreographers by giving them the opportunity to explore and develop new material and get feedback during a one-week creative residency that culminates with a showing at the end of that week. Choreographers are invited to submit an application to participate in the 2013 Next Stage Residency program. … Continue reading Pittsburgh’s Kelly Strayhorn Theater accepts applications for 2013 dance residency and performance

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre celebrates the holiday season with The Nutcracker

PITTSBURGH, PA –  Onstage Dec. 7-30, at the Benedum Center, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre brings the  magic of The Nutcracker home for the holidays with a Pittsburgh-inspired production featuring more than 210 costumes, 190 performers and turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh set design. Recognized as one of the most popular ballets of all time, The Nutcracker is a timeless holiday classic based on the German tale written by E.T.A. … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre celebrates the holiday season with The Nutcracker