Kyle Abraham has been making himself a name in New York City, but he came home to Pittsburgh for his first full-fledged concert, "Fading Into Something Tangible," Thursday night at the New Hazlett Theater.

Like opera singers, choreographers usually don't peak until their 40s, when perspective and experience begin to infuse their work. But Abraham is demonstrating a singular voice already, with a contemporary dance blend of Asian movement -- like tai-chi or chi-gong -- and hip hop, particularly in the upper body work. That resulted in slow-moving currents that seemed to be playing with the body's energy fields, contrasted with sharp head movements and hesitations. With his fine cast of young dancers, it was to Abraham's credit that the movement was not rushed, that it was breathable.

He could be provocative, like his solo, "Awaiting Change," that was commissioned by The Andy Warhol Museum for its exhibit on lynching, or "My Funny Valentine," which began with an extended lip lock by Cecily Campbell and Jenn Freeman that determined the close-knit sculpture of the movement. Abraham also wanted to appeal to his audience, as in the popular solo "Stronger," set to music by Kanye West.

It made for a varied program with a youthful flair. Abraham was at his best in "Number 6," inspired by artist Jackson Pollock. It included splattered solos and capitalized on the movement inherent in Pollock's work. While Abraham has a talent for selecting nifty accompaniments, Steve Reich's music best underscored Abraham's pulsating phrases and rhythms.

The program will be repeated tonight at 8 p.m.; 412-394-3353.