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2011 Jacob’s Pillow schedule

Dave Read

Jacob’s Pillow schedule for the 2011 season of dance in the Berkshires opens with a Gala on June 18, featuring a world premiere performance by dancers of the Ballet Program of The School at Jacob’s Pillow of a dance created by Stanton Welch, the private opening of the new Annie Leibovitz dance photography exhibit that will run all season, plus presentation of the 2011 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award.

More than 160 ticketed and free dance performances by companies from Argentina, Cuba, Canada, France, Germany, Norway, South Korea, Switzerland, and across the United States have been scheduled, highlighted by the U.S. debut of 3e Étage: Soloists and Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet, the world premiere of Beauty by Jane Comfort, the U.S. debut of DanzAbierta, one of Cuba’s leading contemporary dance companies, exclusive joint engagements, one featuring Jodi Melnick and David Neumann and another with Kyle Abraham and Camille A. Brown, and anniversary celebrations of Trisha Brown Dance Company and Mark Morris Dance Group.

Jacob’s Pillow contact info:
  • Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival
  • 358 George Carter Road
  • Becket, MA 01223
  • Phone: 413.243.9919
  • Fax:413.243.4744
  • Web: jacobspillow.org

The Leibovitz exhibit, which includes photographs of Suzanne Farrell, Darci Kistler, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham, and David Parsons, will be open to the public throughout the Festival in the Blake’s Barn gallery, free of charge. One of the most widely-known portrait photographers, Annie Leibovitz has long been interested in capturing the human body, photographing dancers such as Suzanne Farrell, Darci Kistler, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Paul Taylor, Merce Cunningham, and David Parsons.

Jacob’s Pillow Season Opening Gala – Saturday, June 18

The 2011 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award will be presented to a distinguished artist, to be announced at a later date. Dinner, dancing to live music, and silent and live auctions on the Pillow’s Great Lawn follow. The Season Opening Gala is a benefit event; funds raised support the artistic and educational programs of Jacob’s Pillow, a not-for-profit organization. For tickets and information call 413.243.9919 x126.

Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève – Ted Shawn Theatre

Keigwin + Company – Doris Duke Theatre

Carte Blanche – Ted Shawn Theatre

Jane Comfort and Company – Doris Duke Theatre

Tangueros del Sur – Ted Shawn Theatre

Kidd Pivot Frankfurt RM – Doris Duke Theatre

Jacob’s Pillow Community Dance Day – Sunday, July 10, 10am-1pm

Jacob’s Pillow will again offer its community-wide “open house” event on the morning of July 10, aimed at encouraging participation in dance. Community Dance Day will include free performances; open dance classes and workshops especially suited for adults and teens in a variety of movement styles including Pilates, social dance, and more; a master class and meet and greet with Doris Duke Theatre artists Kidd Pivot Frankfurt RM; music; raffles; food and drink; and other attractions. All performances, classes, events, and workshops are free.

DanzAbierta – Ted Shawn Theatre

Louise Lecavalier – Doris Duke Theatre

Lar Lubovitch Dance Company – Ted Shawn Theatre

zoe | juniper – Doris Duke Theatre

LDP (Laboratory Dance Project) – Ted Shawn Theatre

Big Dance Theater – Doris Duke Theatre

3e Étage: Soloists and Dancers of the Paris Opera Ballet – Ted Shawn Theatre

Jonah Bokaer – Doris Duke Theatre

Trisha Brown’s pioneering style is acclaimed as a cornerstone of modern dance. This 40th anniversary program celebrates the range of Brown’s invention and includes Set and Reset, a masterpiece of collaboration with fluid, geometric movement by Brown, set and costumes by famed visual artist Robert Rauschenberg, and music by Laurie Anderson.

Jodi Melnick and David Neumann/advanced beginner group – Doris Duke Theatre

Bessie Award-winner Jodi Melnick performs Fanfare, a sophisticated dance of rhythm and gesture, set against a kaleidoscope of light and sculpture designed by visual artist Burt Barr. David Neumann and his company, advanced beginner group, perform works of signature wry humor and creativity, including Big Eater. The evening culminates in a world premiere duet commissioned by Jacob’s Pillow and choreographed and performed by Melnick and Neumann.

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet – Ted Shawn Theatre

David Dorfman Dance – Doris Duke Theatre

A Jazz Happening – Sunday, August 21, 8pm

Benefit Event for The School at Jacob’s Pillow Directed by Chet Walker, A Jazz Happening includes original choreography by the Jazz/Musical Theatre Dance artist faculty and live music by an onstage jazz band. Proceeds benefit The School at Jacob’s Pillow. Tickets $100 (includes premium seating and reception with performers) and $75 (performance only).

Mark Morris Dance Group – Ted Shawn Theatre

Program includes Resurrection, danced to Richard Rodgers’ Slaughter on 10th Avenue; Ten Suggestions; V, a work for fourteen dancers set to the music of Robert Schumann; and Dancing Honeymoon, performed to a medley of classic tunes from the 1920s and 30s. Musicians from the Tanglewood Music Center participate in a complete evening of dance and music.

Kyle and Camille – Doris Duke Theatre

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