BNY Mellon Presents Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre + Dance Theatre of Harlem
- Date: Mar 15 - Mar 24, 2019
- Venue: August Wilson Cultural Center
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In partnership with the August Wilson Cultural Center
When Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Dance Theatre of Harlem joined forces in 2017 for a sold-out run at the August Wilson Cultural Center, the Post-Gazette called it “a pas de deux of voluminous proportions.” Audiences called for an encore. In March, PBT and DTH will reunite for a mixed repertory production, featuring repertoire signatures from both companies and a collaborative staging of Stanton Welch’s expressive Orange, a sweeping contemporary ballet set to music by Antonio Vivaldi. PBT will perform Rubies, the sharp, sultry second movement of George Balanchine’s Jewels, set to Igor Stravinksy’s Capriccio for Piano and Orchestra.
This project is supported in part by the National Endowment for the Arts. To find out more about how National Endowment for the Arts grants impact individuals and communities, visit www.arts.gov.
Programming:
Program A – 3/15 at 8 p.m., 3/17 at 2 p.m., 3/23 at 2 p.m., 3/24 at 2 p.m.
Nyman String Quartet #2
Corsaire Pas de Deux
Orange
Rubies
Total Run Time: 107 minutes
Program B – 3/16 at 8 p.m., 3/22 at 8 p.m., 3/23 at 8 p.m.
Rubies
Balamouk
Orange
Harlem On My Mind
Total Run Time: 104 minutes
*Program subject to change.
PBT and DTH Preview Party
March 14, 2019 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Join artists, advocates and VIPs for a private performance and an exciting celebration of the collaboration between Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Dance Theatre of Harlem. Raise a glass, get inspired and dance the night away with artists from both companies. All proceeds benefit PBT’s Community Youth Scholarship Fund.
Purchase Preview Party Tickets Here
Performance Times
- Thursday, March 14, 2019 – Preview Party
- Friday, March 15, 2019 – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 16, 2019 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, March 17, 2019 – 2 p.m.
- Friday, March 22, 2019 – 8 p.m.
- Saturday, March 23, 2019 – 2 p.m.
- Saturday, March 23, 2019 – 8 p.m.
- Sunday, March 24, 2019 – 2 p.m.
Theater Programs
Virginia Johnson, Artistic Director of Dance Theatre of Harlem, joins PBT Artistic Director Terrence S. Orr to discuss the programs, the companies, and the rich possibilities of ballet today. Programs are free with your performance ticket. Don’t miss these opportunities!
Fri., March 15: Afterthoughts
Begins immediately after the 8 p.m. performance. Located at the front of the orchestra section in the theater; no reservations necessary.
Sat., March 16, 7 p.m: Insights
2nd floor Cultivation Center; reservations requested.
Sun., March 17, 1 p.m: Talks with Terry
The program begins with an exclusive opportunity to watch a few minutes of the company’s warm-up class on stage; then Ms. Johnson and Mr. Orr join the audience. In the theater; no reservations necessary.
Sat., March 23: Matinee Talk Back
Ms. Johnson and Mr. Orr are joined by dancers from both companies in a dialogue with the audience. In the theater. No reservations necessary.
For questions or more information contact education@pittsburghballet.org or 412-454-9109.
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Community Events
Join us for PBT + DTH programs in the Pittsburgh community!
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to connect with DTH dancers and artistic staff. Come dance with us and be a part of Dance Theatre of Harlem’s residency in our city!
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
5 – 6 p.m. | Meet the Dancers at the Homewood Library
Meet dancers and artistic staff from PBT + DTH, and join in the discussion about the ballet art form in a participatory program for families and all ages. Free and open to the public.
For more information visit the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Homewood Branch | 7101 Hamilton Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15208
5:30 – 7:30 p.m. | Networking Mixer with the Network for Arts Administrators of Color
Arts Administrators of Color, a network supported by the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, welcome Pittsburgh’s young professionals of color to meet the multi-ethnic dancers of Dance Theatre of Harlem, the Network of Arts Administrators of Color (NAAC) and PBT’s Equity Project Transition Team.
Pay what makes you happy! | Registration Required; please sign up here!
Byham Center for Dance| 2900 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
7:30 – 9 p.m. | Meet the Dancers at Pittsburgh CAPA
Meet dancers and artistic staff from PBT + DTH, and join in the discussion about the ballet art form in a participatory program for families and all ages. Free and open to the public. Registration required; please sign up here!
Pittsburgh Creative & Performing Arts School |111 9th St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Thursday, March 21, 2019
6 – 7 p.m. | Meet the Dancers at the Allegheny Library
Join dancers from Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Dance Theatre of Harlem to learn how the two companies are working together for a special Pittsburgh performance. Children and families can try out simple ballet steps, meet ballet dancers from both companies and join in informal conversations with dancers and other audience members.
For more information visit the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh website.
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh – Allegheny Branch | 1230 Federal St., Pittsburgh, PA 15212
7:30 – 9 p.m. | Open Ballet Workshop
Join dancers and staff from Dance Theatre of Harlem for an open ballet class for dancers. Some dance experience preferred.
Ages 16 and up. | To register please email education@pittsburghballet.org.
Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre |2900 Liberty Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Questions and more information: education@pittsburghballet.org or 412-454-9128.