SSD is proud to offer a variety of community-centered programs.
These range from choreographic and performance opportunities to dance community building events.
These range from choreographic and performance opportunities to dance community building events.
The idea is...we want you to create a short piece or a seed idea and we want to see your work!
Daily prompts designed to inspire movement creation will come from NACHMO National, be sure you are following them on social media! @nachmodance
Weekly prompts designed to help you construct and refine your piece will come from us, so make sure you’re following our social media as well! @nachmopgh
We want to see your progress and how these prompts change or affect your work via social media!
You will have the opportunity to present this new work at the final studio performance.
-All pieces must be under 5 minutes in length.
-Pieces can be in-person or via dance film format.
-Minimal tech/lighting is offered, this is a studio showing.
-Projection during live work is an option, however you will be responsible for managing your own projection/tech requirements.
-Please reach out with any questions, we would love to help you as much as we can to bring your Nachmo piece to life!
To participate in NACHMO 2026, simply register by clicking the button below. Fee $15 to sign up.
More questions? Visit the NACHMO FAQ page. If that doesn't answer it, feel free to email [email protected]
Daily prompts designed to inspire movement creation will come from NACHMO National, be sure you are following them on social media! @nachmodance
Weekly prompts designed to help you construct and refine your piece will come from us, so make sure you’re following our social media as well! @nachmopgh
We want to see your progress and how these prompts change or affect your work via social media!
You will have the opportunity to present this new work at the final studio performance.
-All pieces must be under 5 minutes in length.
-Pieces can be in-person or via dance film format.
-Minimal tech/lighting is offered, this is a studio showing.
-Projection during live work is an option, however you will be responsible for managing your own projection/tech requirements.
-Please reach out with any questions, we would love to help you as much as we can to bring your Nachmo piece to life!
To participate in NACHMO 2026, simply register by clicking the button below. Fee $15 to sign up.
More questions? Visit the NACHMO FAQ page. If that doesn't answer it, feel free to email [email protected]
NACHMO Pittsburgh is a choreographic initiative that has been running since 2018 (2026 will be the 8th year!) Connected to the national NACHMO headquarters, these events are meant to stimulate creativity, encourage different routes through the choreographic process, and provide platforms for creators to show their work.
Choreographers are challenged to create a NEW under-5 minute piece during the month of January with different choreographic prompts provided weekly. They can choose to be a part of the final presentation which includes a live, in-person audience as well as PANELIST FEEDBACK! Choreographers can choose whether they are wanting feedback or not, it's up to them!
We have high hopes of expanding what NACHMO can offer the Pittsburgh community into multiple off shoots and various different programs including creating for youth and a mentorship process for choreographers.
Choreographers are challenged to create a NEW under-5 minute piece during the month of January with different choreographic prompts provided weekly. They can choose to be a part of the final presentation which includes a live, in-person audience as well as PANELIST FEEDBACK! Choreographers can choose whether they are wanting feedback or not, it's up to them!
We have high hopes of expanding what NACHMO can offer the Pittsburgh community into multiple off shoots and various different programs including creating for youth and a mentorship process for choreographers.
FOR INQUIRIES:
Please email [email protected]