Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the National Historic Landmark located in the Berkshires at Becket, MA announces an outline of the 2009 schedule running from the June 20, 2009 Opening Gala through August 30, 2009.
Leading for the Future: Innovative Support for Artistic Excellence includes Jacob’s Pillow in $15 million arts initiative.
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet is unique in a few important ways. First, it bases itself in two small to midsize cities, bringing significant and enriching dance to them. Second, it does not regularly perform the choreography of either the founder or the current artistic director of the company. This lack of self-serving performance is too little in evidence among contemporary dance companies. Here’s hoping that others will take Aspen Santa Fe’s lead.
Performance of Dolores, by the Brazilian group Mimulus, at Jacob’s Pillow, is reviewed by Sandy Michel.
Jacob’s Pillow slates additional Mimulus and Trey McIntyre performances
Ballet Boyz was my first Jacob’s Pillow experience of the 2008 season. I arrived innocent and curious and eager to be a part of the contemporary and witty and challenging dance evening. I was not disappointed. The Ballet Boyz, and girl, were magnificent and exciting and refreshing.
Review of Garth Fagan at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, Becket, MA in the Berkshires.
Single tickets for the Jacob’s Pillow 2008 season will go on sale to the public beginning Monday, April 7, 2008. Subscriptions: Jacob’s Pillow subscribers receive early ordering and early renewal privileges, free ticket exchange (up to seven days prior to performance) and ticket discounts.
New this season, the Pillow offers three subscription packages including a Full [...]
Details for Jacob’s Pillow 2008 season of dance in the Berkshires of New England.
Kicking off its first year-long U.S. and international tour, Trey McIntyre Project brings a fresh and intriguing program to the Ted Shawn Theatre at Jacob’s Pillow, August 20 – 24, 2008 including a world premiere with a score by renowned American folk musician, Peter Yarrow, of Peter, Paul and Mary. Dubbed “one of ballet’s [...]