"America's greatest contemporary ballerina"
- The New York Times
- The New York Times
Wendy Whelan is arguably the finest ballet dancer of our time. She has danced with New York City Ballet for more than 25 years, and has mastered classics such as Swan Lake, Balanchine's masterful neo-classical repertory, and contemporary works by some of the world's greatest choreographers. Only at Jacob's Pillow this summer, she embarks on a new dance adventure and joins forces with four of today's top male choreographers in the world premiere of Restless Creature. Together with her collaborators, she will perform a vibrant suite of four contemporary duets each with its own distinct style and artistry, created by and danced with Kyle Abraham, Joshua Beamish, Brian Brooks, and Alejandro Cerrudo.
Wednesday, August 14 through Saturday, August 17 at 8pm
About the choreographers:
Saturday, August 17 and Sunday, August 18 at 2pm
Tickets: $39, $59, $69
About the choreographers:
Kyle Abraham received the Jacob's Pillow Dance Award in 2012. An acclaimed performer and choreographer, he is known for a distinct movement style that merges the strength of hip-hop with the fluidity of masterful contemporary dance. His company performs in the Doris Duke Theatre August 21-25.
Joshua Beamish is a leading contemporary ballet choreographer from Vancouver, as well as director of MOVE: the company. Audiences may recognize him as a member of the cast of The Men Dancers: From the Horses's Mouth.
Brian Brooks is a New York City-based artist known for detailed, rigorous contemporary choreography. He is the Artistic Director of Brian Brooks Moving Company, also performing in the Doris Duke Theatre July 10-14.
Alejandro Cerrudo has performed with acclaimed international companies including the Stuttgart Ballet, Nederlands Dans Theater 2, and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. In 2009, he became Hubbard Street's first resident choreographer.
PillowTalk:
The Art of Promotion
, Friday, August 16 at 5pmAn important way to engage audiences, short online dance films are an exciting innovation. Festival videographer Nel Shelby shares her collaborations with ballet star Wendy Whelan while New York City Ballet's Ellen Bar shows her film work as well. Click here for a full schedule of free PillowTalks.
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Wendy Whelan/Restless Creature
August 14-18 • Ted Shawn Theatre
WORLD PREMIERE
Saturday and Sunday, 2pm
Tickets: $39, $59, $69
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