Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Choreographer Kyle Abraham is to the dance world what designer Jason Wu is to fashion.
Both are young and talented, and just when people think they've reached their peak, they outdo themselves and make headlines again.
In Mr. Abraham's case, recent headlines include a review of his latest piece, "Pavement," in The New York Times, and a feature in Vogue in December about his work for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, as well as stories in Vibe and Jet magazines. There also was news of his selection as the 2012-14 New York Live Arts Resident Commissioned Artist, an honor that provides nearly $280,000 in salary, health benefits, residency time and the opportunity to create and premiere a new work. He's one of 54 artists in the nation to receive a USA Fellowship worth $50,000 in unrestricted grants, and he received the 2012 Jacob's Pillow Dance Award of $25,000.
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I had no idea that Kyle Abraham was from Pittsburgh, or that he was becoming so successful. Kyle's work is amazing, beautiful, and truly speaks to his audiences. This success couldn't come to a nicer person or to anyone who deserves it more. Having worked with Kyle a few years back, I'm thrilled that his work is getting the big publicity it deserves. I look forward to hearing more good things, and to seeing more of his work. His piece "Pavement" seems really interesting. Pittsburgh is a large part of his inspiration for it, and I can't wait to see his interpretation of the city.
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