The Alloy School: Beginning Ballet
KST Presents
with Andrew Blight
Saturdays, February 10 – March 30, 2024
10:00am – 10:50am
Ages 6 – 9
KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $10 – $220
Plié, tendu, rond des jambes, grand jeté! This class is all about learning the building blocks of ballet technique in a fun, kid-friendly environment with plenty of opportunities for self expression. We will focus on developing flexibility, strength, and musicality. Class participants will learn ballet terminology, movements, and positions.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Andrew Blight studied ballet at Pasadena Dance Theatre with summer stints at Pacific Northwest Ballet, San Francisco Ballet, and Houston Ballet Academy. In 1996 he was invited by Patricia Wilde to join the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. In 1999, he founded the move, a company dedicated to bringing new works to the stage. As a choreographer, Andrew has collaborated with Ballet NY, Louisville Ballet, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, and Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet to name a few. He has taught for Pittsburgh Youth Ballet, STAYCEE PEARL dance project, Point Park University, and Slippery Rock University.
AND DON’T MISS…
Open House
Learn About The Alloy School
Saturday, February 3, 2024
10:00am – 11:00am
KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
FREE
Interested in registering for classes or already registered? Meet The Alloy School team, including our talented teaching artists, at our Open House. Participants will sample the program through interactive demonstrations that introduce the theme and learning goals of each class offering. Open House attendance is not required for class registration, but it’s a great way to learn about The Alloy School!
The Alloy School Showcase
and Let’s Move! Family Dance Party
Saturday, April 6, 2024
10:00am Showcase
11:00am Dance Party
KST’s Alloy Studios | 5530 Penn Ave.
Pay What Moves You: $5 – $20
Celebrate the ten-week Alloy School journey with our Showcase and Let’s Move! Family Dance Party. The event includes a one-hour public celebration of learning during which each class will present a performance. The Showcase is followed by a family-friendly dance party for all. Community partners will host kids crafts throughout the dance party.
The Alloy School is made possible with support from the Henry C. Frick Educational Fund of the Buhl Foundation, and The Grable Foundation. Kelly Strayhorn Theater is supported in part by the taxpayers of Allegheny County through a public grant from the Allegheny Regional Asset District (RAD). RAD works here.