For a special viewing of the Trisha Brown: In Plain Site series, Jacob’s Pillow is teaming up with the Clark Art Institute, one of the best museums in the Berkshires. The Institute’s exquisite landscaping will no doubt provide a harmonious setting for the profound simplicity of Brown’s early work on Aug. 13. This free event […]

Efficient movement is easy to recognize—we all know when we see a dancer whose every action seems essential and unmannered. Understanding how to create this effect, however, is far more elusive. From a practical perspective, dancing with efficiency helps you to conserve your energy and minimize wear and tear on the body; from an artistic […]

The dance artists to keep an eye on in 2017

Repertory workshops give dancers a chance to experience a choreographer’s process.     Alexandra Damiani rehearsing with dancers during Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet’s repertory workshop. Photo by Ally Duffy, Courtesy Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet.   Although master classes and summer intensives can be a great way to hone technique, many dancers are hungry to grasp […]