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Texture Contemporary Ballet is Pittsburgh’s largest nonprofit contemporary ballet company, where innovation and tradition meet to move, inspire, and connect. Founded in 2011 by Alan Obuzor, Texture melds together the power and beauty of classical ballet with the creativity and versatility of contemporary dance to create new, original dance works that are rich in emotion, energy, and expression.

As a new works company, we are constantly evolving, this keeps our work fresh, current, and relatable. Since our founding we have presented more than 200 original pieces created by 47 different choreographers.

Each of our seasons features dynamic premieres by resident and guest choreographers, making each performance a unique experience. We’re proud to contribute to the vibrant arts community in Pittsburgh and beyond, we offer performances and programs that welcome everyone into the world of dance. Join us as we continue to blend precision with passion, tradition with innovation, and movement with meaning.
14

Seasons

47

Choreographers

208

New Works Created

​Texture's season is made possible in part with generous support from:

  • Arts, Equity, & Education Fund
  • A.W. Mellon Educational and Charitable Trust Fund of The Pittsburgh Foundation
  • ​Allegheny Regional Asset District
  • The Fine Foundation
  • The Heinz Endowments
  • Opportunity Fund​​
  • ​New Hazlett Theater ​​​
  • ​Pennsylvania Partners on the Arts
  • PNC Charitable Trust
  • Individual Donors
  • Corporate Donors
  • WESA
  • ​WYEP
For information on accessibility contact Marjorie Liese:
[email protected]  ​

“Texture Contemporary Ballet, known across the region – and beyond – for taking classical ballet and tilting it on its axis in innovative ways.”

Sara Bauknecht
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

“… passion honed to an effortless confidence, the enthusiasm transported to smart artistic choices.”

- Jane Vranish​
- Cross Currents and the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette  ​

"Texture Contemporary Ballet is for everyone: those who love classic ballet, performing arts enthusiasts, and even those who think they might not like a dance performance." ​

Angie Jones
Discover the Burgh

Texture as a group plays to and against traditional ballet stereotypes with each member able to bring their individual style and ability to the pieces. The result is a fascinating interplay of separate dancers uniting in an ebb and flow that expresses, in a powerful way, the feelings evoked by music and movement.

George Hoover  

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Pittsburgh in the Round    

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Contact 

[email protected]
​412-552-3114

Mailing Address 

Texture Contemporary Ballet
P.O. Box 100176
Pittsburgh, PA 15233 

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