Dance
AFRIKA YETU:
412/281-3100, Website
601 Wood St., downtown
Pittsburgh-based international organization; uses music and dance to build bridges between Africa and the rest of the world.
ALOHA BY MARIE OLIVER:
412/854-3652, 724/443-8097
Pittsburgh
Learn Hawaiian dance steps at Vincetian Academy High School. The first class is free.
Hours: Sun, 1pm-4pm.
ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO DT:
412/261-2947
136 6th St., downtown
Ballroom and social dance studio whose instructors teach private lessons, classes and practice parties.
Hours: M-F, 1-10pm; Sat, by appointment
ATTACK THEATRE:
412/441-8444, Website
4805 Penn Ave., Pittsburgh
Internationally touring modern-dance company. Dance-based multimedia performances, contemporary dance classes, educational programs, events.
BALLET ACADEMY OF PITTSBURGH:
412/343-9333, Website
4100 Library Road, South Hills
Enhancing the lives of children and the community
through the beauty and discipline of classical ballet.
Highest quality ballet instruction for all ages and levels. Other locations in South Hills, Castle Shannon.
Hours: M-F, 10am-8pm; Sat, 10am-3:30pm.
BALLET BAROQUE:
412/931-6220
420 Perry Hwy., West View
Classes in classical ballet, yoga and pointe for children and adults. Performances of Nutcracker, original works.
BODIOGRAPHY CONTEMPORARY BALLET AND CENTER FOR MOVEMENT:
412/521-6094, Website
5824 Forbes Ave., Squirrel Hill
Professional dance company; multi-genre movement material with strong foundation in classical ballet technique.
DANCE ALLOY THEATER:
412/363-4321, Website
5530 Penn Ave., Friendship
Modern dance company of more than 30 years; presents the works of internationally and nationally acclaimed choreographers exploring the human condition; offers high-quality, non-competitive dance/movement classes for adults and children. Seasons run Dec.-April at the New Hazlett Theater.
Hours: M-F, 9am-5pm; (class times vary)
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY TAMBURITZANS:
412/396-5185, Website
1801 Blvd. of the Allies, uptown
Ensemble of 36 folk artists: dances, songs and music of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. Season mid-Aug.-May.
LABCO DANCE:
800/607-0857, Website
1113 E. Carson St., South Side
Performing modern-dance company dedicated to presentation, production, creation and teaching of contemporary dance.
PITTSBURGH DANCE AND THEATRE ARTS:
412/681-7523, Website
4059 Penn Ave., Lawrenceville
Dance including ballet, jazz, tap, Pilates, belly dance and flamenco, acting and vocal instruction. Summer camps, workshops and intensives. Performance opportunities.
PITTSBURGH DANCE ARTS:
412/681-7523, Website
4059 Penn Ave., Bloomfield
Dance, fitness, musical-theater classes for adults, children.
PITTSBURGH DANCE COUNCIL:
412/456-6666, Website
Cultural District
National and international contemporary-dance companies. A division of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust.
TRACIE YORKE DANCE:
412/478-8146, Website
100 43rd Street, Ice House Artist Studios, Lawrenceville
Dance studio specializing in world and multicultural dance instruction, workshops, trips and dance products for all ages. M-Th, Sat-Sun, 4-9pm.
UMOJA AFRICAN ARTS CO.:
412/471-1121, Website
601 Wood St., downtown
Promoting African culture; authentic traditional and neo-traditional music, dancing, storytelling, costume and instrument making. Lectures, workshops in African heritage, culture and arts.
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