Guest Artist Workshop with Jasmine Hearn
Apr
9
10:00 AM10:00

Guest Artist Workshop with Jasmine Hearn

PearlArts, 818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA

Pay What Moves You: $10-$25


Sourcing our individual experiences, this workshop holds time and space for collective listening and responding with dance and embodied sound. We will warm up and delve into sequences of movement that reference dialects and techniques rooted in everyday gestures, flight, Jazz, modern dance, and somatic lineages. We will move and improvise guided by imagery and poetics. We will move together referencing all the ways we each have learned to move.

You will be asked to:

Take care of yourself

  • Rest

  • Move

  • Write/Draw/Speak

What to Expect:

  • Lush imagery to support movement and stillness.

  • A space to take care of yourself in order to be in collective practice with others.

  • Improvisation and choreographic recipes.

  • Space and time to listen and respond.

  • Solo practice and group practice.

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Feedback Loop
Apr
21
to Dec 15

Feedback Loop

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The Third Monday of Each Month, beginning April 21st

7:30pm-10:00pm

Hosted by PearlArts Lead Audio Engineer Herman “Soy Sos” Pearl, Feedback Loop is a monthly, casual show-and-tell for producers, songwriters and audio engineers to share their recorded works-in-progress in a professional studio environment. Attendees will share mixes, and give and receive technical feedback from a rotating group of peers. Artists of all experience levels are invited to join. 


“I had a great time and felt comfortable sharing. Thank you for creating such a safe environment.” - Gloria Mwarage (GNM/ GLO-TREE)


Please note, each evening has a limited amount of time to share new works, sign-up is provided at the time of the event on a first-come, first serve basis. Recorded works must be available in a .wav or .mp3 format on a portable USB drive to share. Attendees are always welcome to come and listen, without the pressure of sharing a piece.


Pay What Makes You Happy: $5-$20

Guests can register at our studio at the time of the event, but capacity is limited so we recommend registering in advance.

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Adult Ballet Club with Andrew Blight
May
1
to Aug 28

Adult Ballet Club with Andrew Blight

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Level: All levels welcome

Thursdays,  May 1 - August 28 (No Class the week of July 4th)

6:30pm - 7:30 pm

Instructors: Andrew Blight

Braddock Arts & Media
818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA 15104

Ballet 1 is a community class for ages 18+. Open to all levels, no previous experience is required. The weekly series will take students through ballet techniques and history, utilizing an adaptive movement vocabulary to build a communal space for artistry and fun. These classes are for enhancing exercise, socialization, and stress relief.

Pre-Register Online  or  Drop In (cash only)
$12/ single class 
$85/ Half Session (9 Classes)
$170/ full session (18 Classes)

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Slow Flow Yoga with Chandler Bingham
May
1
to Aug 28

Slow Flow Yoga with Chandler Bingham

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Level: All levels welcome

Thursdays,  May 1 - August 28 (No Class the week of July 4th)

8:00pm-9:15pm

Instructors: Chandler Bingham

Braddock Arts & Media
818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA 15104

Sink into stillness and restore your body in this gentle, meditative Vinyasa practice led by Company dancer and certified yoga instructor Chandler Bingham. Designed for all levels (ages 16+), this class focuses on deep breathing, mindful movement, and sustained poses to release tension and build strength with ease. Through guided meditation and breathwork, you’ll find balance, calm, and a renewed sense of connection. Leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and fully restored.

Pre-Register Online  or  Drop In (cash only)
$12/ single class 
$85/ Half Session (9 Classes)
$170/ full session (18 Classes)

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Youth Jazz Funk with Chandler Bingham
May
1
to Aug 28

Youth Jazz Funk with Chandler Bingham

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Level: All levels welcome

Saturdays, May 3rd - August 30th (No Class the week of 4th of July)

10:00am-11:00am

Ages 8-12

Instructors: Chandler Bingham

Braddock Arts & Media
818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA 15104

Move, groove, and express in this dynamic Jazz Funk class for ages 8-12, led by long-time PearlArts company member Chandler Bingham. Rooted in jazz technique and across-the-floor explorations, this class invites young dancers to tap into creative freedom, embody rhythm, and find their own movement voice. With a signature PearlArts approach, students will deepen their connection to music, energy, and expression—cultivating joy in motion and confidence in every step.

Pre-Register Online  or  Drop In (cash only)
$12/ single class 
$85/ Half Session (9 Classes)
$170/ full session (18 Classes)

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Vampires & Vibes
May
31
to Nov 22

Vampires & Vibes

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The Last Saturday of Every Other Month, beginning May 31st

7:30pm-10:30pm

Braddock Arts & Media
818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA 15104

Sink your teeth into an eerie cinematic experience like no other! Vampires & Vibes is a monthly vampire movie night hosted by PearlArts lead audio engineer Herman “Soy Sos” Pearl and a rotating panel of guests, featuring live, haunting soundscapes by local musicians.

Each month, we screen a cult-classic or hidden-gem vampire film, transforming the space into a chilling, multisensory world where we bring the undead to life. Before the film, guest speakers will lead a 30-minute discussion on relevant themes you may see on screen—exploring how these stories reflect and challenge modern issues like race, gender, and politics.

Join us for a night of blood-curdling cinema, thought-provoking conversation, and an atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll. Whether you're a horror aficionado or just love a good gothic thrill, Vampires & Vibes will leave you spellbound.

BYOMS (Bring your own movie snacks) 🍿

Pay What Makes You Happy: $5-$20. 

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Audio Workshop: Drum and Percussion Recording
Jun
28
10:00 AM10:00

Audio Workshop: Drum and Percussion Recording

Saturday, June 28th

10am-4pm

A 30-minute lunch is included, please bring your own sack lunch.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced Engineers

Braddock Arts & Media
818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA 15104


This full-day, hand-on workshop is designed for intermediate and advanced audio engineers looking to refine their drum and percussion recording techniques. Participants will start with single-mic setups and progress to multi-mic strategies, exploring placement, phase alignment, and sound shaping. Bring your own sack lunch and be ready for an in-depth, practical session on capturing professional-quality drum sounds.

Pay What Makes You Happy: $25-$75.



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Audio Workshop: Mixing & the Concepts of Jamaican Dub
Aug
23
10:00 AM10:00

Audio Workshop: Mixing & the Concepts of Jamaican Dub

Saturday, August 23rd

10am-4pm

A 30-minute lunch is included, please bring your own sack lunch.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced Engineers



Braddock Arts & Media
818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA 15104

This full-day, hands-on workshop explores the history and innovations of Jamaican Dub, where the recording studio and mixing console become instruments of composition and creativity. Designed for intermediate and advanced audio engineers, participants will dive into classic dub techniques, effects processing, and live mixing approaches that have shaped modern music production. Bring your own lunch and get ready for an immersive session in the art of dub mixing.

Pay What Makes You Happy: $25-$75.

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sum of y'all | World Premiere and Studio Grand Opening
Mar
28
to Mar 29

sum of y'all | World Premiere and Studio Grand Opening

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Friday, March 28 – Saturday, March 29

Performance: 8:00pm-9:00pm*
*see below for a detailed schedule of events

Braddock Arts & Media | 818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA 15104
General Admission: $40
Students, Seniors, Artists, & Braddock Community Members: $20


Join PearlArts as we celebrate over five years of work with the Grand Opening of our new home, and the World Premiere of sum of y’all, a movement-based multimedia work.

sum of y’all is a joyful, evolving, and immersive experience that reflects on the impermanence of community and the erasure of historically Black spaces. Brought to life with lush visuals, an exuberant yet haunting score, and dancers embodying the ever-changing patterns of cities and cellular structures, this work invites audiences to feel energized, full, and more hopeful than when they arrived.

Audience members will also have the chance to experience PearlArts’ new home, a 5,000 sq. ft. haven that boasts two dance studios, two recording studios and endless opportunities for artistic exploration.

This 2-night celebration will include a ribbon cutting and champagne reception on March 28th to officially open the space, and an artist talk to share the multi-year creation process of sum of y’all on March 29th.

Come celebrate this new chapter of PearlArts with us!



Schedule of Events

Friday, March 28

6:00pm | Guided Studio Tours

7:00pm | Grand Opening Reception with Champagne Toast*

8:00pm | World Premiere of sum of y’all

*N/A Options will be available.


Saturday, March 29

8:00pm | World Premiere of sum of y’all

9:00pm | Artist Talk and Discussion


Location

818 Braddock Ave. Braddock, PA, 15104

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