PROGRAM INFORMATION
Thursday, June 22, 2023, 4:30pm
Welcome to the OPEN AIR SERIES presented by Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre(PBT)
For the first time, SSD & Texture are splitting this performance opportunity in one whirlwind nonstop dance presentation!
For the first time, SSD & Texture are splitting this performance opportunity in one whirlwind nonstop dance presentation!
Run time approximately 65 minutes.
All in-person donations received today will be split evenly between the two companies.
All in-person donations received today will be split evenly between the two companies.
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WHO WE ARE...
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About Shana Simmons Dance
Shana Simmons Dance is a nonprofit, Pittsburgh based dance organization which centers their immersive dance performances around a variety of topics with partnering and contemporary dance styles at its core expression. SSD aims to engage viewers into modern dance in new and innovative ways and relies heavily on partnerships and outreach to explore topics relevant to our community at large.
Simmons firmly believes in supporting artistic growth within its company members by encouraging development of their own voices and providing opportunities for outside choreographic voices to be heard. The company succeeds in this by offering choreographic opportunities, operating the majority of the main stage works through collaborative process, and presenting events such as Pittsburgh's only international dance film festival.
Mark our homepage into your web browser at www.shanasimmonsdance.com
Donations to Shana Simmons Dance can be made at www.shanasimmonsdance.com/donate
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About Texture Contemporary Ballet
Texture Contemporary Ballet is a local dance company that presents original, innovative choreography. Our artists fuse their classical ballet foundations with a wide array of other styles of dance and movement qualities, which allows us to showcase ballet in a way that is engaging, approachable, relatable, and current.
As a new works company, we are always creating, experimenting, learning, and growing. This ongoing creative process enables us to continuously explore different ideas and present pieces by a variety of artists. Throughout our season, we regularly feature new work created by our resident choreographers, while also featuring newly commissioned pieces by guest choreographers.
Visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, and for information on our upcoming season:
www.textureballet.org
Donations to Texture can be made through the ‘donate’ page on our website:
http://www.textureballet.org/donate
We offer a wide array of classes for students ages 18 months old to adult; our class offerings include ballet, contemporary, acro, tap and more! Visit our school website to find out more about our class options:
http://www.textureballet.org/school.html
About Shana Simmons Dance
Shana Simmons Dance is a nonprofit, Pittsburgh based dance organization which centers their immersive dance performances around a variety of topics with partnering and contemporary dance styles at its core expression. SSD aims to engage viewers into modern dance in new and innovative ways and relies heavily on partnerships and outreach to explore topics relevant to our community at large.
Simmons firmly believes in supporting artistic growth within its company members by encouraging development of their own voices and providing opportunities for outside choreographic voices to be heard. The company succeeds in this by offering choreographic opportunities, operating the majority of the main stage works through collaborative process, and presenting events such as Pittsburgh's only international dance film festival.
Mark our homepage into your web browser at www.shanasimmonsdance.com
Donations to Shana Simmons Dance can be made at www.shanasimmonsdance.com/donate
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About Texture Contemporary Ballet
Texture Contemporary Ballet is a local dance company that presents original, innovative choreography. Our artists fuse their classical ballet foundations with a wide array of other styles of dance and movement qualities, which allows us to showcase ballet in a way that is engaging, approachable, relatable, and current.
As a new works company, we are always creating, experimenting, learning, and growing. This ongoing creative process enables us to continuously explore different ideas and present pieces by a variety of artists. Throughout our season, we regularly feature new work created by our resident choreographers, while also featuring newly commissioned pieces by guest choreographers.
Visit our website to learn more about who we are, what we do, and for information on our upcoming season:
www.textureballet.org
Donations to Texture can be made through the ‘donate’ page on our website:
http://www.textureballet.org/donate
We offer a wide array of classes for students ages 18 months old to adult; our class offerings include ballet, contemporary, acro, tap and more! Visit our school website to find out more about our class options:
http://www.textureballet.org/school.html
THE SHOW...
Runtime is approximately 65 minutes with no intermission.
Cogito Triade
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Music by Akusmi: 1. Fleeting Futures, 2. Yurikamome*, 3. Cogito
Dancers: Abby Baldwin, Angelyse Cordero, Kara Ingold, Makayla Morroco, Brittany Nettles*
*Section 2: improvisational movement by dancer, progression concept by Shana Simmons
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Excerpt from Unchanging Change
Choreography by Alan Obuzor
Music by Max Richter and Andrea Gibson
Dancers: Abigrace Diprima, Rachel Harman, Madeline Kendall, Katie Miller, Alan Obuzor, Sophie Powell, Jillian Sinko, Elaina Sutula
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Black Heart
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Music by Melody Gardot
Dancer: Abby Baldwin
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Aphrodite
Adult Language is briefly used in this piece
Movement by Brittany Nettles
Text & Voiceover by Selene Phillips
Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2 & Claude Debussy, Claire de Lune
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Hollowed
Choreography by Kelsey Bartman & Alan Obuzor
Music by Lana Del Rey
Dancers: Katie Miller & Alan Obuzor
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Crepusculo
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Music by Julia Kent
Dancers: Angelyse Cordero, Makayla Morroco
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Excerpt from Flash of Red
Choreography by Alan Obuzor
Music by Camille Saint-Saëns
Dancers: Abigrace Diprima, Rachel Harman, Madeline Kendall, Keegan Lloyd, Katie Miller, Alan Obuzor, Erin Patterson, Sophie Powell, Jillian Sinko, Elaina Sutula
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Why Yellow? (excerpt)
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Music by The Hackney Colliery Band feat. Angelique Kidjo & Roundhouse Choir
Dancers: Abby Baldwin, Angelyse Cordero, Alx Golembiewski, Brittany Nettles
Cogito Triade
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Music by Akusmi: 1. Fleeting Futures, 2. Yurikamome*, 3. Cogito
Dancers: Abby Baldwin, Angelyse Cordero, Kara Ingold, Makayla Morroco, Brittany Nettles*
*Section 2: improvisational movement by dancer, progression concept by Shana Simmons
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Excerpt from Unchanging Change
Choreography by Alan Obuzor
Music by Max Richter and Andrea Gibson
Dancers: Abigrace Diprima, Rachel Harman, Madeline Kendall, Katie Miller, Alan Obuzor, Sophie Powell, Jillian Sinko, Elaina Sutula
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Black Heart
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Music by Melody Gardot
Dancer: Abby Baldwin
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Aphrodite
Adult Language is briefly used in this piece
Movement by Brittany Nettles
Text & Voiceover by Selene Phillips
Music by Sergei Rachmaninoff, Prelude in C-sharp minor, Op. 3, No. 2 & Claude Debussy, Claire de Lune
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Hollowed
Choreography by Kelsey Bartman & Alan Obuzor
Music by Lana Del Rey
Dancers: Katie Miller & Alan Obuzor
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Crepusculo
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Music by Julia Kent
Dancers: Angelyse Cordero, Makayla Morroco
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Excerpt from Flash of Red
Choreography by Alan Obuzor
Music by Camille Saint-Saëns
Dancers: Abigrace Diprima, Rachel Harman, Madeline Kendall, Keegan Lloyd, Katie Miller, Alan Obuzor, Erin Patterson, Sophie Powell, Jillian Sinko, Elaina Sutula
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Why Yellow? (excerpt)
Choreography by Shana Simmons
Music by The Hackney Colliery Band feat. Angelique Kidjo & Roundhouse Choir
Dancers: Abby Baldwin, Angelyse Cordero, Alx Golembiewski, Brittany Nettles
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR ENJOYING THE SHOW WITH US!
Programs like this wouldn't be possible without supporters of Shana Simmons Dance & Texture Contemporary Ballet
Please consider a donation to help support the artist fees for this production via the QR codes supplied or visiting the company websites!
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