“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
Join us for a night of celebrating community and strength, at the second annual More than Moves Festival! The More than Moves Festival threads together the power of art, collaboration, and storytelling to benefit Transition House — Cambridge’s domestic violence agency for community education, outreach, and intervention. For one night, artists from all around the … Continued
Make Me Dance is a documentary by Tatyana Bronstein that takes an in-depth look at one of the most prestigious dance schools in the United States, The Boston Conservatory. Moultrie, a proud New Yorker, born and raised in Harlem, and a proud graduate of the Juilliard School, crafts his new work, “Winds of Now” for … Continued
Israeli company Roy Assaf Dance makes its U.S. debut in a program of clever and heartfelt works. A rising star, Assaf is praised for his intricate and thoughtful choreography. The program opens with Roy Assaf’s quiet, embracing duet Six Years Later which is praised for its “beauty, nuances, and intricate, astute movements” (Ora Brafman, Jerusalem Post), and closes … Continued