What we're all about...

The University of Pittsburgh Dance Ensemble (PDE) is an organization dedicated to further dance appreciation and understanding. We are a group that allows members of the University community who have danced in their past to continue their passion for dance during their years here at Pitt. Every Tuesday night the Ensemble meets at the Trees Hall Dance Studio from 8:45 to 9:45 pm for a dance class lead by an Ensemble member. Styles include jazz, ballet, modern, tap, hip-hop, improvisation, heels, and more! 

The Dance Ensemble's Tuesday night classes are open to everybody in the University community for FREE! Just show up, and you're in! There are no auditions and no "cuts".  We encourage everybody to continue their passion for dance with the Pitt Dance Ensemble.

Fall and Spring Performances

In addition to the Tuesday night classes, PDE provides many opportunities for its members to have performance experiences. We end each fall and spring semester with a performance! 

Here is how it works: 
1. At the beginning of the semester, students have the opportunity to pitch their concept for a piece to the board. 

2. If selected, choreographers pick a time and place to have their rehearsals (we will offer specified spaces/locations/studios for practices).

3. Members of PDE decide which choreographer/ dance style/ rehearsal time best fits their schedule and then must audition for that particular piece at the choreographer's specification.

4. Towards the end of each semester, Dance Ensemble hosts a show for fellow Pitt students and the general public. 

More information about who we are and what we do are below!