Jacob s Pillow Presents World Premiere of Archie Burnett s LIFE ENCOUNTERS
Life Encounters explores New York City Club Dance styles through treasured memories from Burnett s own life with a cast of illustrious dancers.by Alexa Criscitiello
Jacob s Pillow presents the world premiere of a new work by legendary club dancer Archie Burnett entitled Life Encounters on the Henry J. Leir Stage from July 28 - August 1.
Life Encounters explores New York City Club Dance styles through treasured memories from Burnett s own life with a cast of illustrious dancers including Abdiel Jacobsen, Princess Lockerkoo, Ephrat Asherie, Samara Cohen, Maya Llanos, and Deandre Browne. This Pillow-exclusive production was commissioned by Jacob s Pillow and produced by Jacob s Pillow Associate Curator Ali Rosa-Salas.
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