On Saturday, Oct. 12 two dance shows captivated a full audience in one live intimate theatre experience inside the Peirce Studio at the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Both shows offered an original fusion of dance and theatre through choreography, elaborate costuming, props, and imaginative storytelling, with a cast made up of both local and traveling performers.

Opening with Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball, the audience were immersed with mythical creatures in a dreamlike realm. Joanna Abel is the Owner of 3rd Street Belly Dance in Carnegie, PA.

Closing with Zoe Jakes’ House of Tarot, the audience learned about the mystery, symbolism and fate of the Tarot. Archetypes were brought to life in each performance representing the facet of fate and scored by Zoe herself who is also a member of the band Beat’s Antique.

Both shows weaved together seamlessly and brought out a full house in support of the local Arts in Downtown Pittsburgh.

Audience inside the Peirce Studio of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Center waiting for the Enchanted Tarot: A Night of Dual Mystique to begin.
Audience members Leah Nightingale and Robin Lesko.
Audience member in themed attire.
Guests arriving in the lobby of Peirce Studio in the Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Dancer Barbara Brutt performing Lyra in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
The “Satyrs” group dance in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
The Satyrs joined by dancer Majda Anwar as the “White Slag” in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Performer Majda Anwar performs a solo as the “White Slag” in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
The “Royal Fae” group dance with Vetiver Dance members Hakan and Meela Le Mille combined with the Starry Moon Dane Company members Christine Andrews, Maria Hammer and Joanna Abel.
Final pose for The “Royal Fae” group dance with Vetiver Dance members Hakan and Meela Le Mille combined with the Starry Moon Dane Company members Christine Andrews, Maria Hammer and Joanna Abel.
“Snakes” group dance with 3rd Street Belly Dance performers in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
“Snakes” group dance with 3rd Street Belly Dance performers in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
“Snakes” group dance with 3rd Street Belly Dance performers in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
“Snakes” group dance with 3rd Street Belly Dance performers in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
“Snakes” group dance with 3rd Street Belly Dance performers in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Live Music by Manat Yntykbayeva. A guest from Kazakhstan, Manat presented “Waltz” with show performers as the backdrop.
All dancers joining the stage for a final group performance in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
All dancers joining the stage for a final group performance in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
All dancers joining the stage for a final group performance in Joanna Abel’s Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Manat Yntykbayeva and Joanna Abel preparing to take a bow in Enchanted Creature Ball at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Zoe Jakes and dancers in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Performers in Zoe Jakes’ House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Dancers in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Joanna Abel as The Devil in Zoe Jakes’ House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Joanna Abel and performer in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Zoe Jakes and performers in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Dancer in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Dancer in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Maria Hammer, Zoe Jakes and dancers in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Maria Hammer, Zoe Jakes and dancers in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Pixie Fordtears in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Performers in Zoe Jakes’ House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Zoe Jakes and performers in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Zoe Jakes and performers in House of Tarot at the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.
Joanna Abel, Zoe Jakes, Maria Hammer and Pixie Fordtears with performers at the end of Enchanted Tarot: A Night of Dual Mystique oat the Peirce Studio in the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Arts Education Center.