Pittsburgh Ballet starts season perfectly

By Bridget Seelinger | The Duquesne Duke This past weekend, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre rose to new heights with its first performance of the 2015-16 season, “Mixed Repertoire #1: Western Symphony.” Pittsburgh Ballet had an outstanding performance in three of the most unique and technically challenging ballets. Jiri Kylian’s “Sinfonietta,” a ballet that tells the story of the joy felt by Czechs freed from the tyranny … Continue reading Pittsburgh Ballet starts season perfectly

Dance and Devotion: Blossoming love on the ballet stage

By Bridget Seelinger | The Duquesne Duke In a dance as romantic as ballet and in a city as beautiful as Pittsburgh, it is only natural for love to be in the air at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. As the 2015-2016 season dawns for the dance company, it seems appropriate to take a look at two principal dancers who are both in love with Pittsburgh and … Continue reading Dance and Devotion: Blossoming love on the ballet stage