Pearlarts Movement & Sound

PearlArts was founded in 2010 by choreographer Staycee Pearl and sound engineer Herman “Soy Sos” Pearl to advance their artistic collaboration. Over the past 14 years, PearlArts has maintained a consistently innovative presence in Pittsburgh and on national stages through its unique sound and dance-centered productions. In 2024, PearlArts opened its studio in the Braddock borough of Pittsburgh. From 2020–24, PearlArts was housed at Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST) through its Mutual Aid Residency, hosting performances and workshops in KST’s East Liberty venues. STAYCEE PEARL dance project & Soy Sos (SPdp&SS) began as an informal incubator for movement exploration in the Fall of 2009 and made its debut at Kelly Strayhorn Theater (KST).