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Welcome to the 2009 Festival
Nestled in the beautiful Berkshire Hills of Massachusetts, Jacob's Pillow is an international dance organization that is widely recognized as the "mecca" of dance. A visit to the Pillow is a one-of-a-kind experience full of inspiring and movement, learning, and enjoyment.
This week, July 15-19, Groupe Emile Dubois performs the U.S. premiere of Des gens qui dansent, a whimsical, poignant work that explores the joys and challenges of life. The dancers of Groupe Emile Dubois are all ages, shapes, and sizes and they prove that everyone dances in one way or another. Inspired by this work, Jacob's Pillow is asking Why Do YOU Dance? Visit our Why Do YOU Dance? page to read responses, get a sneak peek at Des gens qui dansent, and participate in the growing conversation.
Commanding the Ted Shawn Theatre starting August 5 is Rennie Harris Puremovement, a troupe that redefines and exposes audiences to the art of hip-hop. Rennie Harris also directs The School at Jacob's Pillow: Cultural Traditions--The Hip-Hop Continuum program from June 29--July 12, advancing up-and-coming hip-hop artists and accompanied by a host of accomplished faculty. School observation is open to the public, so come watch a master at work.
The Pillow is always looking for ways to better communicate with audiences and friends, and our latest venture is into the world of photography. We've just launched a Jacob's Pillow Dance Flickr account and invite everyone to take a look at the images captured this season. Our Festival photographers will continue to add photos throughout the season--check back often.
In an Exhibit created exclusively for the Pillow, A Dance to Jules Feiffer, highlights the dance imagery of the acclaimed cartoonist and writer Jules Feiffer. In continued celebration of Merce Cunningham's 90th birthday, The Art of Merce Cunningham displays some of the groundbreaking visual art the visionary choreographer has incorporated into his works over the years.
With all this going on at the Festival this year, you don't want to miss a minute. Reserve your seat now online or by calling the Box Office at 413.243.0745. With more than 200 free performances, exhibits, tours, talks, rehearsal observations, and more, you can spend the entire day at Jacob's Pillow.
Whether you are a longtime dance fan or a newcomer to this great art form, we invite you to explore, enjoy, and experience the magic of the Pillow.
