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.
Jacob s Pillow announces details of 2021 season
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Dancers of Ballet Hispánico will be returning in the 2021 season. (photo by Christopher Duggan)Christopher DugganShow MoreShow Less
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Jacob’s Pillow has announced details of a reimagined summer dance festival that takes a hybrid approach, including both on-site and online programming. A full lineup of outdoor shows, talks and classes will take place at the Pillow campus in Becket, Mass., June 30 to Aug. 29, with online versions of the performances premiering soon after and streaming through Sept. 23. Tickets go on sale June 1, and a free, virtual opening gala is set for June 12.