SPRINGBOARD DANSE | PITTSBURGH
SPRINGBOARD DANSE | PITTSBURGH
MAY 24 - JUNE 12, 2026
Welcome to Springboard Danse | Pittsburgh 2026!
This is your Participant Page, where you will find all the practical information about the project and your three weeks in Pittsburgh, including the most updated schedule, maps, studio details, and information about who you will be working with this summer.
Don't hesitate to contact Erin McElhone, Program Manager at erinmc@springboarddanse.com if you have any further questions.
If you are having an emergency text/call Erin McElhone: (972) 814-1914 (include your name in the message)
2026 Springboard Artists!
A.I.M by Kyle Abraham, Choreographer: Kyle Abraham, Stager: Marcella Lewis
Attic Projects Choreographer: Luke Murphy, Stager: Will Thompson
chuthis., choreographer: Peter Chu, Stager: Miriam Gittens
Crystal Pite, Stager: Jon Bond
Hélène Simoneau Dance, Choreographer: Hélène Simoneau
Maxine Doyle, Stager: Isadora Wolfe
S-E-D Sharon Eyal Dance, Choreographer: Sharon Eyal, Stager: Clyde Emmanuel Archer
Sidra Bell Dance New York, Choreographer: Sidra Bell, Assisted by Kimie Parker
Tanztheater Wuppertal (The Pina Bausch Foundation), Choreographer: Pina Bausch,
Stager: Stephanie Troyak
The Royal Swedish Ballet, Choreographer: Mats Ek, Stager: Anthony Lomuljo
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Shamel Pitts, Choreographer & Founding Artistic Director of TRIBE (Week 1 only)
RESIDENT CHOREOGRAPHERS
Welcome to Campfire - Ingrid Kapteyn & Tony Bordonaro
Tamisha A. Guy
Shane Urton
EMERGING CHOREOGRAPHERS
Chloe Crenshaw
Matthew DeStefano
Assaf Salhov
Jie-Hung Connie Shiau
Hassan Syed
Julia Weber
FACULTY
Adam Barruch- Dynamic Sequencing
Jon Bond - Contemporary/Improv
Miriam Gittens- Ballet
Tamisha A. Guy - Contemporary
Ingrid Kapteyn- Zero Practice
Erin Kouwe - Countertechnique
Kimie Parker - Contemporary Systems
Shamel Pitts- Gaga
Kevin J. Shannon- Ballet
Find class descriptions on the last tab of the schedule document
TEAM - ONSITE
Alexandra Wells - Founder & Artistic Director
Piper Dye - Executive Assistant + Manager of Communications, Media & Choreographic Programs
Erin McElhone - Program Manager
Andrea Sala - Technical Director & Lighting Designer
Kevin J. Shannon - Choreographic Programs Coordinator
TEAM - REMOTE
Alaya Oni - Director of Marketing & Creative Design
Jessie Kardos - Financial Strategy & Management Consultant
SCHEDULE & STUDIOS
Schedule is subject to change!
SHOWINGS
FINAL INDUSTRY SHOWING
FREE ADMISSION - by invitation only
Friday, June 12th, 6:30pm
Point Park University Pittsburgh Playhouse - PNC Theater
Here is an Eventbrite link to reserve tickets.
Please share with anyone you would like to invite: Family, Friends, and professional contacts.
Please note, the showing WILL NOT and CANNOT be marketed on social media.
PLATFORM
FREE ADMISSION + OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Friday, May 29th, 5:30pm
Point Park University - George Rowland White Performance Studio (GRW 1)
Featuring excerpts of work previously created by Resident & Emerging Choreographers
CLASS & WORKSHOP GROUPS
UPMC HEALTH SERVICES
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On-Site Therapy Services
An athletic trainer will provide on-site therapy in 20 minute time slots. Available treatments may include stretching, massage, strengthening exercises, and modalities as prescribed by a physician.
These morning on site sessions will be shorter, while appointments at one of our Rehab. Institute Physical Therapy clinics may be more focused and offer a broader range of services, if needed.
Booking Appointments for Formal Physical Therapy Off-Site
Please refer to the attached flyers for contact details and instructions on how to book appointments with our team.
Insurance Information
We accept a wide range of insurance plans. Due to the volume and variety, we verify coverage individually when dancers call to schedule an appointment.
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Springboard Danse is an incredibly rigorous program. It is of utmost importance for our participating dancers to have access to care that supports them as they navigate the unique physical demands. It is an enormous gift to be able to offer our dancers the exceptional care provided by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). UPMC’s generous support is invaluable and will be an integral part of our programming.
Click HERE to meet the Team at UPMC
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UPMC will not be able to provide an athletic trainer on the weekends, but they have several options for any urgent needs that occur over on the weekends.
Any UPMC/Go Health Urgent Care location
UPMC Children's Express Care (412)-692-3100
Shadyside - 4923 Centre Ave., Suite 1B, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex - 8000 Cranberry Springs Drive, Cranberry Township, PA 16066
If any of dancers do need to seek medical attention on the weekends, UMPC asks that they follow-up directly with the athletic trainer on Monday morning.
EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS
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In case of an emergency during project hours, please refer to the emergency procedure below.
If you are unable to attend class, a rehearsal, or will be late due to illness, injury or emergency, you must inform Erin immediately. She will ensure your Faculty, Principal Company, and Resident/Emerging choreographer are informed.
Erin McElhone +1 972-814-1914 USE WHATSAPP
For non-emergencies, please email erinmc@springboarddanse.com. She will not respond to messages outside of project hours.
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There are emergency protocols posted in every studio.
Emergencies of any kind (including medical) should be directed to the public safety dispatch at 412-392-3960.
Do not move the dancer.
Have one dancer call the public Safety Dispatch - They will alert an ambulance if necessary.
Have one dancer text & call Erin (972) 814-1914
Send one dancer to the conference room to find Erin or a Springboard team member