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Next Workshop: 

 July 14 - register at www.AnnaHarsh.com 

Allegro Dance Company

Founded 1994  Based in Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Director/ Founder:  Anna Harsh 
Allegro Dance Company is a performance ensemble dedicated
to presenting authentic Italian folk dances rooted in specific
regional traditions and pursued through on-the-ground research in Italy.
We perform across the U.S.A and Italy, honoring the heritage and meaning behind each dance.
 *Fees will include performance + Travel expenses

Hire Us For:

  • Cultural performances /festivals
  • Tarantella & Italian Dance workshops 
  • Lectures & presentations
  • Book signings/ Speaking engagements
  • Documentary screenings
*All bookings include performance, travel, and accommodations (when needed) .

Allegro's history & mission: 

Our Mission:
To preserve and perform authentic Italian folk dances with integrity, depth, and cultural context. We train and present these dances as living traditions each with a home, 
a history, and a story worth sharing. 
Allegro Dance Company was formed in 1994 out of the love and inspiration of being an Italian-American by founder and director Anna Pishner Harsh. Anna's grandparents made a home when they came to the United States in the early 1920's from Reggio di Calabria, Italy.
Anna holds a M.A. degree in Communication from WVU and a B.A. degree in Dance from Slippery Rock University. She is also a certified Pilates Instructor and E-RYT200 yoga teacher. She has studied various styles of dance from ballet, jazz, tap, ballroom, along with many other styles.
Through her extensive research in Italy over the years with numerous teachers, she continues to grow Allegro’s repertoire of authentic dances to share with audiences of all ages. Dances that date back thousands of years which hold history and traditions that are sacred and ceremonial.

Allegro continues to tour the United States and Italy offering workshops and performances for festivals, cultural events and universities.They have performed for the late Pope John Paul II, toured with several symphonies and taken master classes from flag wavers from Italy.

Allegro has been featured in: Fra Noi magazine, NIAF Ambassador Magazine, and Italian America magazine.

Since 1994, Allegro has presented their lively and entertaining showcases of authentic, traditional Italian dances as well as their contemporary and innovative choreography inspired by Italian life. Allegro preserves the Italian heritage and traditions for the next generation to enjoy and treasure.

Today, Allegro is the only touring dance companies in the United States performing traditional Italian dances.
Dance is a means of communication or story-telling through movement. When we dance, we speak. We love sharing and teaching these dances to preserve them. 
Join Allegro and help us preserve these beautiful dances for tomorrow !
Ready to Step Into Performance?

Learn the dances & help preserve them !
Join our audition process and discover what it’s like to dance with a company rooted in tradition, research, and storytelling. We welcome dancers with movement experience who want to perform meaningful work and grow with a dedicated ensemble.
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Deepen your Italian connections with dance! 

We are seeking serious dancers:

  • To train and perform various Italian dances with historical and regional authenticity

  • Commit to scheduled rehearsals and seasonal performance tracks

  • Represent the company on stage at festivals, cultural events, and tours

  • Work with guest artists and deepen their artistic practice

  • Preserve and carry forward dances learned through firsthand research in Italy

What We Offer:

  • Paid performance opportunities

  • Training in ritual, communal, and regional Italian dances

  • Rehearsals grounded in context and cultural storytelling

  • Community and connection with fellow performers

  • Guest workshops with visiting artists in the USA & Italy

Who This Is For:

  • Movement-experienced adults who see dance as performance and cultural connection

  • Those ready for consistent rehearsal schedule

  • Dancers who want meaningful work, not drop-in classes

As Seen in: 

Read a guest blog post written by Anna Harsh from

the Italian Language Foundation 

https://italianlanguagefoundation.org/web/preserving-italian-dances/
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Disclaimer: Allegro Dance Company is not liable for injuries on tour or during workshops or events.

Participation is at your own risk.

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