Originally organized by writer Eva Yaa Asantewaa, the collective Skeleton Architecture first came together to perform at Danspace Project last fall, around the theme of dance as a healing force. Inspired by the Audre Lorde essay “Poetry is Not a Luxury,” the evening was organized to “highlight the power of Black womyn within community.” Skeleton … Continued
Join us on Sunday, JULY 23rd for the next edition of the legendary SyC Social as we take it outdoors to the beautiful Piers Park in East Boston overlooking the Boston skyline. We are teaming up with ZUMIX Summer Concert Series to bring you this exciting evening of culture, music and of course dance! From … Continued
Marie Chouinard of Montréal, Canada is a “hurricane of unbridled imaginativeness” (The New York Times). Her world-renowned company makes its Jacob’s Pillow debut with original and daring works honoring two French artists: the dynamic 24 Preludes by Chopin set to 24 contrasting piano works by Frédéric Chopin, dubbed one of Chouinard’s “most refreshingly inventive works” … Continued
“Simply breathtaking” (The Globe and Mail) British artist Aakash Odedra takes the stage in the captivating solo Rising with choreography from acclaimed international artists Akram Khan, Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Russell Maliphant, and Odedra himself. Guardian dance critic Judith Mackrell termed this astonishing collection of talent the “dance equivalent of a red-carpet event.” A contemporary dancer … Continued
In an exclusive one-day-only engagement, Japanese-born artist Eiko Otake will perform A Body at the Pillow, a site-specific solo performance on the historic grounds of Jacob’s Pillow. The work is the newest installment of Eiko’s A Body in Places series, which includes performances in train stations, warehouses, and libraries, as well as the irradiated Fukushima, … Continued
MacArthur ‘Genius’ Fellow and Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award winner Kyle Abraham is “a remarkable talent” (San Francisco Chronicle). Abraham returns to the Pillow with his newest work Dearest Home, a lush collection of solos and duets that embody love and longing, born from dialogues with a diverse set of subcultures. Dearest Home is an interactive … Continued
Praised for his “speed, force, brilliance and surprise” (The Washington Post), Mark Dendy’s work is known for its searing social and political commentary and intense physicality. Elvis Everywhere scrutinizes society’s obsession with celebrity, ultimately drawing chilling parallels to today’s politics. Inspired by an interview with Donald Rumsfeld on his encounter with Elvis Presley in Las … Continued
The “intense, exacting” (The New York Times) performer and choreographer Irene Rodríguez is one of the most prominent figures in Cuban dance. Alongside her six talented dancers and an ensemble of live musicians, Rodríguez melds flamenco’s fiery passion and exhilarating footwork with a unique Afro-Cuban flair, leaving a “trail of triumph and applause” (Granma, Cuba). … Continued
Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award-winner John Heginbotham and acclaimed illustrator Maira Kalman join forces for the world premiere of The Principles of Uncertainty. Imaginative set design meets whimsical dance theatre, promising a delightful evening full of wit and charm. Co-commissioned by the Pillow and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, … Continued
North Shore’s premier modern dance company, Forty Steps Dance, will perform new works in a free community performance at DCR’s Red Rock Park, Rain OR Shine! Artistic Director Sallee Slagle will premiere new site-specific choreography set to the live acoustic music of Senegalese luminary Mamadou Diop and Friends. Slagle’s new works are inspired by … Continued