In first international tour in years, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre to dance in Israel

Pittsburgh Post-GazetteDancers with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre headed back to the studio a bit sooner this summer to prepare for a pre-season performance, but it won't take place at the Benedum, Byham or any of the troupe's other regular venues. This week, the company will present a mixed repertoire program in Israel at the 25th annual Karmiel Dance Festival, which will feature about 5,000 dancers from across the world. The trip will mark the first time PBT has toured overseas in nearly 20 years. "We're very excited about it," artistic director Terrence Orr said.