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Thursday, February 13, 2020

A beast of a role: Dancers navigate tricky costumes, choreography in PBT's 'Beauty and the Beast' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Part of this ballet’s charm is its fantastic costumes, particularly the one worn by the dancers cast as the commanding, grisly beast. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 09:00AM
Monday, January 27, 2020

Pittsburgh dancers celebrate NACHMO — National Choreography Month — with social media challenge by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

NACHMO tasks artists with using daily prompts on social media as catalysts for creating a short dance work by the end of January.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AM
Monday, January 20, 2020

Joseph Hall named as Kelly Strayhorn Theater director by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Joseph Hall started as an intern at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater and now succeeds Janera Solomon as its new executive director. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:04PM
Thursday, January 16, 2020

Sarah Reich taps into town for Dance Council show at Greer Cabaret Theater by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This is the first time tap dance will headline a Dance Council show since Michelle Dorrance appeared at Byham Theater in the 2015-16 season.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:00AM
Monday, December 30, 2019

On the Arts: Which nights sell best for Pittsburgh’s cultural organizations? by Jeremy Reynolds and Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Whether you prefer a full house or more legroom, here’s a quick guide on which cultural institutions’ performance days tend to fill fastest.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Thursday, December 19, 2019

Best of dance in Pittsburgh in 2019 by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The year was packed with performances that entertained, enchanted, educated and enlightened audiences in all sorts of ways.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM

What it's like to watch PBT's 'Nutcracker' from the stage by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Dance writer Sara Bauknecht shares what it’s like to be on stage during the party scene in Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre’s “Nutcracker.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Wednesday, November 13, 2019

Attack Theatre celebrates 25th anniversary with everything and 'The Kitchen Sink' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“The Kitchen Sink” will feature new and “reimagined works” accompanied by a stellar lineup of musicians and a vocalist at the New Hazlett.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Wednesday, November 6, 2019

Dancers to make 'Path of Miracles' inside Trinity Cathedral by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

ODC/Dance will present five performances inside Trinity Cathedral as part of Pittsburgh Dance Council’s 2019-20 season.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Wednesday, October 23, 2019

Glue Factory Project dancers take on #MeToo by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"The World as We Know It -- by 6 Women of a Certain Age" features six solos woven together with choreography by Beth Corning. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Monday, October 21, 2019

PBT artistic director and principal dancer saying goodbye with 'Giselle' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre gets ready to say goodbye to artistic director Terrence Orr and principal Luca Sbrizzi as it marks 50 years.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Thursday, September 12, 2019

10 dance groups and artists making a splash on stage this season by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

There’s always lots to do and see this time of year, but this time around, it seems like there are even more dance shows than ever before. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 10:00AM
Monday, September 9, 2019

Why did dance take a big step in Pittsburgh 50 years ago? by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

What exactly was happening in Pittsburgh's cultural landscape in 1969 that sparked the creation of two of its biggest forces in dance?

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Monday, August 26, 2019

Pittsburgh dance community scolds 'Good Morning America' anchor Lara Spencer for Prince George ballet joke by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Lara Spencer’s comments have prompted an eruption of criticism on social media, including from those with ties to Pittsburgh’s dance scene.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:39PM
Wednesday, August 21, 2019

CMU professor, slowdanger create dance you can feel by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Slowdanger has been on a mission to develop a multi-sensory dance experience that can be seen, heard and, yes, touched.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Wednesday, August 7, 2019

New dance show explores what it means to be queer and Jewish by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“Queer, Jewish,” which premieres Thursday, is the latest evening-length work by Pittsburgh-based choreographer Moriah Ella Mason. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:00AM
Thursday, August 1, 2019

Longtime PBT principal Luca Sbrizzi to take final bow this fall by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

His final performance will be in “Giselle” with the PBT orchestra, which will open the company’s 50th anniversary season in October. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 05:44PM
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

DanceAfrica keeping vision of founder 'Baba Chuck' alive by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

This spring marked two years since DanceAfrica’s founding father died at age 80, but his mission lives on through the annual event. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Texture Contemporary Ballet is 'Flying & Falling' into new season by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

While many dance companies take a break during the summer, Texture Contemporary Ballet is about to open its 2019-20 season.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Wednesday, July 3, 2019

The Blanket will dance 'Yolk & Grove' at Carrie Furnaces by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The Blanket has enlisted New York City choreographer Beth Gill to create a mashup of dance works to be presented in the Carrie Furnaces.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Wednesday, June 26, 2019

FireWALL Dance Theater plays mind, video games in 'Error' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Don’t expect a piece that deals with depression to be, well, depressing, thanks to animation and a funky, gamer-inspired soundscape.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AM
Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Pittsburgh artists to join a global dance for clean water by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Pittsburgh dancers and others in over 170 cities will hold performances on Saturday in the name of clean, safe drinking water. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AM
Monday, June 10, 2019

This week at arts festival: A giant shipping container unfolds into art in dance show 'Origami' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

In “Origami,” a dancer scales a huge shipping container as it changes shape. The Point State Park performance is part of the arts festival.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Monday, June 3, 2019

pearlPRESENTS is the latest dance festival to pop up in Pittsburgh by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

The inaugural edition of the pearlPRESENTS dance festival will bring seven days of programming to the New Hazlett Theater.   

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Thursday, May 16, 2019

5 must-see dance shows this summer by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

From classical ballet to cutting-edge contemporary dance, there's lots to see from early June through the dog days of August.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 06:30AM
Wednesday, May 8, 2019

newMoves Contemporary Dance Festival turns 10 by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Workshops and performances will be held through Sunday at the Kelly Strayhorn Theater in East Liberty and The Alloy Studios in Friendship.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AM
Monday, May 6, 2019

No rest for weary dancers in PBT's 'The Sleeping Beauty' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

While many people know its good-versus-evil tale, what audiences may not know is just how much goes into bringing this ballet to life. 

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 08:00AM
Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Kiesha Lalama work is centerpiece of Point Park dancers' 2019-20 season by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

A show spotlighting innovative women choreographers and masterworks by current and legendary artists are also highlights of the new season.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 01:00PM
Friday, April 26, 2019

Bodiography's Maria Caruso knows what it's like to dance like Martha Graham by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Maria Caruso and Bodiography Contemporary Ballet dancers will perform “Steps in the Street” by Martha Graham at Byham Theater.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AM

Review: Attack Theatre takes audiences on a zany ride in 'The Rube Goldberg Variations' by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

You could call it a mix between the Hasbro board game Mousetrap and Hitchcock’s film “Rear Window,” minus the murder.

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 12:13AM
Wednesday, April 24, 2019

Attack Theatre brings together Goldberg cartoons, music in a search for understanding by Sara Bauknecht / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Attack Theatre pairs the zany world of cartoonist Rube Goldberg with the complexity of Bach’s famed “Goldberg Variations.”

SOURCE: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette at 07:30AM

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