Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Massachusetts is always in flux. Here are some of the new things that greeted me during my visit on July 16. Moving Still. A stunning exhibit of Lois Greenfield’s latest photos (based on her book of the same title) dazzles the eye in Blake’s Barn until August 28. Director […]
CONTINUUM performing during the Inside/Out series. PC Taylor Crichton, Courtesy Jacob’s Pillow Dance. Attention aspiring choreographers! If you missed the deadline to apply for the Inside/Out Performance Series at Jacob’s Pillow, fear not: You’ve got one more shot at showing your work on that iconic outdoor stage this summer. The Pillow has just announced the Chance […]
It’s only December 14, but this morning we received an early Christmas gift: Jacob’s Pillow Dance announced the programming for its 85th season. After perusing the long list of world premieres, commissions and special engagements, we’ve definitely started filling in our summer dance calendar. Here are some of the highlights we’re looking forward to. Camille A. Brown […]
It may only be fall, but that doesn’t mean it’s too early to set your choreographic sights on summertime. If you’ve ever dreamed of presenting your work at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, now’s the time to submit your materials. Applications for their annual Inside/Out performance series are currently open through October 31. Aside from the undeniable cachet of showing […]
As the temps drop this winter, think warm thoughts. Here, Jacob’s Pillow’s famous outdoor stage. Photo by Christopher Duggan, Courtesy Jacob’s Pillow. Although Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival doesn’t kick off until June, there’s much to be excited about. Last week, the Pillow announced its line-up for what’s bound to be another rich season of dance. Live music. […]
First, three sailors from New York City Ballet bounce through Jerome Robbins’ exuberant choreography. Then Carmen de Lavallade commands the stage against a windy backdrop of trees. Next comes Savion Glover hoofing it, and before you know it you’re back in 1937 with Ted Shawn. This is just the opening page of Jacob’s Pillow’s […]
It’s been snowing non-stop all morning here in New York City. So you can imagine that I—and probably many of you—can’t wait for warmer weather. And what comes with that? Summer dance festivals, of course. One of the biggest, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, has announced its lineup for 2015. As usual, the list is a […]
Today’s archival photo is of Ted Shawn as Moctezuma in 1939 at Jacob’s Pillow. If you’ve never been to the Pillow, or if you have and wish you were there again RIGHT NOW, tune into PBS tonight at 9pm to watch the national debut of the documentary “Dancing at Jacob’s Pillow: Never Stand Still.” You’ll […]
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