Dance Africa: Pittsburgh to Celebrate the African Diaspora
A mix of traditional Afro-Caribbean and West African dance along with African drumming will be on display, celebrating the African diaspora and “highlighting the majesty of African arts,” says Legacy Arts Project executive director Erin Perry. Continue reading Dance Africa: Pittsburgh to Celebrate the African Diaspora
Abridged Versions of Two Ballet Classics Aim to Introduce New Audiences to Ballet
“It was really important to me to have audiences understand the stories,” says Strukely-Dziak. “That lack of understanding is what I think scares people off of ballet.” Continue reading Abridged Versions of Two Ballet Classics Aim to Introduce New Audiences to Ballet
TanzTheater André Koslowski screens eight international short dance films as part of Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
On the program is a short film by TTAK company member Jennifer Keller, a documentary about TTAK Artistic Director and Choreographer André Koslowski, as well as six international short films from Canada, Germany, South Korea, and Spain.
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Amid controversy, the PrideFest dance showcase goes on
The choice of rapper Iggy Azalea as festival headliner generated outcry over allegations of homophobia and racism on her part, and reignited claims that festival producer The Delta Foundation is not inclusive enough of all parts of the LGBT community. Continue reading Amid controversy, the PrideFest dance showcase goes on
Women’s-empowerment theme makes for a strong evening of dance from fireWALL dance theater
As if suddenly empowered and given the green light to let loose, the dancers launched into exhilarating sequences full of power and pace that had them traversing the stage as a unit in Alaio’s bold choreography. Continue reading Women’s-empowerment theme makes for a strong evening of dance from fireWALL dance theater
Community Supported Arts production highlights new works by Teena Marie Custer and Roberta Guido
“I find that people tend to curate their lives on social media,” says Custer. “They want to project a certain image and they make sure all their posts and photos match that image.” Continue reading Community Supported Arts production highlights new works by Teena Marie Custer and Roberta Guido
Neglia Ballet performs memorable gala-style mixed repertory program
In the famous “White Swan” pas de deux from Swan Lake, the pair looked like the great romantic-style couples of old in a polished performance emotive of wanting and heartache and exhibiting a high level of classicism and stage presence rarely seen nowadays. Continue reading Neglia Ballet performs memorable gala-style mixed repertory program
The Pittsburgh premiere of Scottish Ballet’s acclaimed ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
“Tennessee Williams decides what you have to do,” says Ochoa about her approach to the ballet’s choreography. Continue reading The Pittsburgh premiere of Scottish Ballet’s acclaimed ‘A Streetcar Named Desire’
Pittsburgh’s newMoves Contemporary Dance Festival returns for a sixth year
But while the sixth annual incarnation is perhaps disappointingly short on out-of-town talent compared to years past, newMoves remains unique in the region as a showcase for both local and visiting artists performing new contemporary dance. Continue reading Pittsburgh’s newMoves Contemporary Dance Festival returns for a sixth year
A choreographer brings her dancers outdoors for ‘PLAYGROUND: blacktop’
“It is a bit indulgent for us,” says Pearl about this piece that recalls the feeling of childhood play. “Creating a work that lets the dancers just get inside their bodies for the enjoyment of moving.” Continue reading A choreographer brings her dancers outdoors for ‘PLAYGROUND: blacktop’
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