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Cre8Dance 2026 Saturday, May 9, 2026 • 7:30 PM GRW Performance Studio (GRW 1) Pittsburgh Playhouse
Join us for an exciting evening of choreography as 10 finalist choreographers present their work performed by dancers from across the country.
A panel of distinguished adjudicators will award $19,000 in prizes, and audience members will have the opportunity to participate by voting for the Audience Choice Prize.
Pre-Show Judges Panel Talk
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Arrive early for a special conversation with members of the adjudication panel as they discuss choreography, the creative process, and what they look for when evaluating new work.
Performance Begins: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $30 General Admission
Seating is limited. Advance purchase recommended.
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Jennifer Archibald Joins Cre8Dance 2026 as Guest Judge
Cre8Dance is excited to welcome Jennifer Archibald
Toronto-born JENNIFER ARCHIBALD is the founder and Artistic Director of the Arch Dance Company and Program Director of ArchCore40 Dance Intensives. Archibald has choreographed for the Ailey II, Atlanta Ballet, Ballet West, Grand Rapids Ballet, Kansas City Ballet, Oregon Ballet Theatre, Pittsburgh Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, among others. She has worked commercially for NIKE, MAC Cosmetics, Tommy Hilfiger, as well as chart-listed artists. She will return to the Crypto Arena to choreograph the opening for KCON's KPOP annual conference.
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About Cre8Dance
Our Mission
Cre8Dance is a nonprofit organization whose primary focus is to unearth exceptional choreographic talent. Cre8Dance will provide emerging choreographic artists with resources that will enable unique showcases, enrich the community, and nurture the world of dance.
We believe in providing accessibility to choreographers and developing their artistic voices. Cre8Dance is committed to dance and its future.
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Cre8Dance Inc is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit corporation.
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