Sound in Motion

Texture Contemporary Ballet’s 14th season culminates in Sound in Motion, a captivating exploration of the interplay between movement and music. Prepare for a live-music collaboration that ignites the stage: Artistic Director Alan Obuzor joins forces with Pittsburgh-based musician, D.o.B., fusing edgy R&B music with the raw power and artistry of Texture’s dancers. 

Resident Dancer Madeline Kendall Schreiber invites you on a journey through the world’s diverse ecosystems in her new work, using a rich tapestry of instrumental music and the evocative lighting of Bob Steineck to create an immersive and transformative experience. 

Rounding out the performance is a breathtaking piece set to J.S. Bach’s Concerto No. 1 in D Minor, showcasing the dancers’ impeccable technique and profound connection to this timeless masterpiece.

Don’t miss Sound in Motion, March 14-16!

About Texture Contemporary Ballet

Texture Contemporary Ballet is a Pittsburgh-based dance company that fuses the power and precision of classical ballet with the freedom and creativity of contemporary dance to surprise and delight audiences and empower the next generation of dancers and choreographers. 

We were founded in 2011 by Alan Obuzor, and since then we have been creating and presenting predominantly new and original dance works for people who love to be inspired through dance. In our work, we enable our artists to take creative risks, and we help our audiences to experience their thoughts and emotions by forming connections through live movement and dance.

What to expect from a Texture show? Exciting dance, creativity, energy, passionate artists, great music, and magical moments that will move you and inspire you. We champion self expression, the joy of movement, diversity in ballet, and the power of dance to explore important stories, thoughts, and emotions

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