Pite, Tharp & Liang Tickets

Discover the compelling collaboration of three bold choreographers—Crystal Pite, Twyla Tharp, and Edwaard Liang—whose combined voices have shaped contemporary ballet. Though a 2020 McCaw Hall program for Pacific Northwest Ballet was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, their legacy and influence continue to resonate in the dance world. This performer page highlights each artist’s background, key works in the trio’s celebrated program, and how their distinctive styles intersect in modern ballet. While there isn’t a current 2025 tour announcement for Pite-Tharp-Liang, fans can explore related performances by their affiliated companies and stay tuned for future appearances.

Read on for bios, discography highlights in the dance realm, and how to secure seats for upcoming contemporary ballet programs in Seattle and beyond. We’ve got you covered with insider tips and direct links to official social channels and company sites.

Biography snapshots

• Crystal Pite is a Canadian choreographer known for leading Kidd Pivot and creating provocative, emotionally charged works that fuse narrative and movement with intricate ensemble patterns. Her commissions for major companies have cemented her as a leading voice in contemporary dance. Learn more about Pite’s work with Kidd Pivot and her collaborations across the ballet world.
• Twyla Tharp is a legendary figure in modern and contemporary dance, whose prolific career spans decades of innovative choreography, film, and stage works with Twyla Tharp Dance. Her bold, physical style continues to inspire dancers worldwide.
• Edwaard Liang is a respected choreographer with ties to BalletMet and The Washington Ballet. His works are known for lyrical lines, strong partnering, and a contemporary voice rooted in classical technique.

These three artists’ collaborative program for PNB represented a rare convergence of distinct choreographic voices, interpreted through contemporary ballet language.