Pittsburgh dance, heating up the cold winter months

2013 brings the second half of a very full Pittsburgh dance season. From contemporary to ballet to improvisation, and even ballroom, there is a show for everyone between now and the end of March.

Attack Theatre is in full swing with two of their celebrated game nights, and one evening length show.

Game Nights :

January 11 and March 3, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.

2425 Liberty Avenue, Strip District.

$5 suggested donation at the door.

“Soap Opera”:

February 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 at 8:00 p.m., February 10 at 2:00 p.m.

2425 Liberty Avenue, Strip District.

Click HERE for tickets.

The Pillow Project continues their Second Saturdays series and will also host an evening length show.

“Second Saturdays”:

January 12, from 8:00 p.m. - Midnight.

The Space Upstairs, 214 North Lexington Street, Point Breeze.

$10 suggested donation at the door.

“Backlit in a Whole New D”:

January 25 and 26 at 8:00 p.m. & 11:00 p.m.

The Space Upstairs, 214 North Lexington Street, Point Breeze.

Tickets $10 at the door.

The Pittsburgh Dance Council will bring in dancers from New York and New Zealand.

Kyle Abraham (Pittsburgh native) with Abraham.In.Motion:

February 16 at 8:00 p.m.

Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, Downtown.

Click HERE for tickets.

Black Grace Dance Company:

March 2 at 8:00 p.m.

Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, Downtown.

Click HERE for tickets.

Gia Cacalano keeps improvisation alive and well, with two shows this winter.

“Gia T. Presents”:

January 26 at 8:00 p.m., and March 29 and 30 at 8:00 p.m.

Wood Street Galleries, 601 Wood Street, Downtown.

Tickets are $10. Email Gia to reserve a seat: giatc3@yahoo.com.

The Kelly Strayhorn Theater is easily one of the hottest spots for modern dance in Pittsburgh. Check out their three shows this winter.

"Next Stage Dance Residency Showing":

February 9 at 8:00 p.m.

The Alloy Studios, 5530 Penn Avenue in Friendship.

Click HERE for tickets.

Staycee Pearl Dance Project:

February 22 and February 23 at 8:00 p.m.

5941 Penn Avenue, East Liberty.

Click HERE for tickets.

Lionel Popkin:

March 15 and March 16 at 8:00 p.m.

5941 Penn Avenue, East Liberty.

Click HERE for tickets.

For the ballroom dance lover, Pure Ballroom Inc., and Art and Style Dance Studio present an amateur competition.

“Steel City Classic Dancesport”:

February 9, an all day event.

Cathedral Room at St. Nick, 419 South Dithridge Street.

Click HERE for tickets and full schedule.

Finally, check out what the Pittsburgh ballet scene has to offer, with Bodiography Contemporary Ballet (BCB), and the Pittsburgh Ballet Theater (PBT).

BCB:

“Whispers of Light: A Story of Hope”:

February 22 and 23 at 8:00 p.m.

Byham Theater, 101 6th Street, Downtown.

Click HERE for tickets.

PBT:

“Moulin Rouge - The Ballet”:

February 14 at 7:30 p.m., February 15 and 16, at 8 p.m., February 17th at 2:00 p.m.

Benedum Center, 237 7th Street, Downtown.

Click HERE for tickets.

“Unspoken”:

March 8 and 9 at 8:00 p.m., March 10 at 2:00 p.m., March 14 at 7:30 p.m., March 15 and 16 at 8:00 p.m., March 17 at 2:00 p.m.

August Wilson Center, 980 Liberty Avenue, Downtown.

Click HERE for tickets.

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Adrienne Totino received her BFA in Modern Dance and Choreography from Ohio University. She danced professionally with Labco Dance, choreographed locally, and taught dance to children and people with disabilities. Contact Adrienne at adriennetotino@gmail.com.

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