Texture Contemporary Ballet

Pittsburgh Dance Workshop Performances - This Friday & Saturday!

We’re thrilled to be part of this incredible event, bringing together dancers, educators, and artists from across the region for a weekend of inspiring classes, artistic growth, and community.

At Pittsburgh Dance Workshop, the mission is to provide high-quality dance education and performance opportunities that foster creativity, collaboration, and a lifelong love of dance. Whether you’re taking class, learning from renowned faculty, or connecting with fellow artists, there’s something for everyone!

And don’t miss Texture Contemporary Ballet performing throughout the workshop weekend! Experience our dynamic, innovative artistry as we share excerpts of our work and celebrate the power of dance with the Pittsburgh community.

📍 University of Pittsburgh in the Charity Randall Theatre
📅 June 26–27 • 7:00 PM
✨ Classes • Community • Performance • Inspiration

Who’s joining us this weekend? 💫

📸: Rachel Nicole Harman

Introduce your little ones to the magic of dance!

Join us for our Interactive Children’s Performance on Saturday, July 11 at 4:00 PM! Perfect for ages 10 and under (but all ages are welcome!), this one-hour experience is designed to inspire creativity, curiosity, and a lifelong love of the arts.

🌟 Enjoy special excerpts from Divergence
🌟 Watch professional dancers up close
🌟 Then, step onstage and move with the dancers yourself!

This isn’t just a performance—it’s a chance to wiggle, move, groove, and experience the joy of dance through participation. Bring the whole family for an unforgettable afternoon of movement and imagination!

🎟️ Tag a family who would love this experience and join us on July 11! Tickets are only $25 per family!

📸: Rachel Nicole Harman

Our 2026–27 season begins with Divergence—a powerful evening of dance exploring the beauty of contrast, conflict, and connection.

Featuring three compelling new works:

• “From Above” by Artistic Director Alan Obuzor, fuses traditional orchestra and modern electronic elements, moving from an unsettled tension into a hypnotic minimalist techno pulse that builds toward immense emotional crescendos.

• “Inner Voices” by guest choreographer Deanna Stanton, explores the space between self-perception and truth—the tension between the stories we tell ourselves and the realities that lie beneath them.

• “Abandonment of Division in the Pursuit of Hope” by Resident Choreographer Madeline Kendall Schreiber, explores the growth of division within our society and the collective helplessness it can bring.

This opening program of Texture’s 16th season promises an evening of bold movement, powerful storytelling, and moments that will stay with you long after the stage lights fade.

📍 New Hazlett Theater
📅 July 10–12, 2026

Tickets are on sale now! ✨🎟️

We’re so thrilled to welcome Tyler Leach back to the Texture studios this summer as a guest dancer for Divergence!

Tyler is an alumnus of Texture Ballet School, studying at the school from its inception in 2019 until his graduation in 2024. He is currently entering his junior year as a student in the Dance Department at Butler University. Seeing him return to our studios and perform with our company artists feels incredibly full circle.

Tyler’s journey from student with our school to guest dancer with our company reflects the passion, perseverance, and sense of community that define Texture. We couldn’t be more excited to have him with us this summer!

Join us for Divergence • July 10–12 • New Hazlett Theater

Photos by: Gary Stone Photography & Rachel Harman McCollum

✨ Flashback Friday ✨

While we’re in the studio this summer preparing for our season opener, Divergence, we’re taking a look back at last summer’s program, Infinite Abundance.

Today, we’re revisiting Z E R O F I E L D, choreographed by guest choreographer Haley Nolan—a powerful exploration of invisible forces, gravitational pulls, and the rebalancing energies that exist between people.

As we reflect on the incredible works that have shaped our journey, we’re inspired by the artistry that continues to push us forward. We can’t wait to share another season of world premieres and unique voices.

🎟️ Join us at the New Hazlett Theater and experience the start of our 2026–2027 season with Divergence, July 10-12.

Photos by: Rachel Nicole Harman

✨Meet the choreographers behind Divergence, the opening program of our 2026-2027 Paths of Discovery season!✨

We’re excited to present three world premieres by:
• Resident Choreographer Madeline Kendall Schreiber

• Guest Choreographer Deanna Stanton

• Artistic Director Alan Obuzor

Madeline is kicking off her second season as Resident Choreographer for Texture, as well as her eleventh season as Resident Dancer. Deanna was one of the four guest choreographers selected to create work on Texture during our inaugural Texture Choreography Project in 2024. Alan Obuzor, our fearless leader, has choreographed more than 140 works in his choreographic career!

Join us for Divergence and enjoy the newest creations from these three incredible artists!

📍 New Hazlett Theater
📅 July 10–12, 2026

Photos by: Rachel Nicole Harman & Mark Simpson Photography

✨ Flashback Friday ✨

As we’re in the studio this summer preparing for our season opener, Divergence, we’re taking a moment to look back at last season’s opener, Infinite Abundance.

Featured here is Volery, choreographed by our Resident Choreographer, Madeline Kendall Schreiber. Inspired by the beauty, freedom, and movement of birds, Volery invited audiences into a world of soaring flight and flocking connection.

We can’t wait to share what we’re creating for the season ahead, but for now, we’re enjoying this look back at a work that helped launch an unforgettable 15th anniversary season. 🕊️

Photos by: Rachel Nicole Harman

We are thrilled to welcome back guest choreographer Deanna Stanton for our 2026–2027 season opener, Divergence.

Deanna recently completed her 13th season with Ballet Arkansas. A graduate of the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, she has built an impressive career as both a performer and choreographer, creating works for festivals and companies across the country, including two full-length ballets, Cinderella and The Little Mermaid.

Deanna first created work for Texture during our Texture Choreography Project in 2024. We are excited to have Deanna back in the studio and can’t wait to share her newest creation with our audiences, July 10-12!

We’re kicking our excitement into high gear! ✨🩰

Texture Contemporary Ballet is thrilled to perform at later this month. Our resident dancers will take the stage on both Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27, and we can’t wait to share our work with this incredible dance community.

Thinking about taking classes or joining us in the audience? Visit pittsburghdanceworkshop.com and use discount code PDW26 for 15% off class registrations and performance tickets.

⏰ Don’t wait—the discount expires at midnight tomorrow, June 7!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Thank you to TABLE Magazine Western PA for including our 2026–2027 season opener, Divergence, in the Top Dance Shows Coming to Pittsburgh in 2026!

We're grateful for the recognition and excited to share this show with Pittsburgh audiences.

Read the full article: https://pittsburgh.tablemagazine.com/blog/dance-shows-pittsburgh-2026/

As the 2026-27 dance season begins, TABLE contributor Karen Dacko celebrates the commitment of Pittsburgh’s artists to the region, highlights notable upcoming events, and offers a few must-see dance shows.

Learn more at the link in the comments below.