A series of free outdoor showings.

Plus Pre-Show Talks, 30 minutes before every ticketed performance.

Wednesday 7/9/08 at 6:30

Natural Dance Theatre and Ko & Edge Company

Japanese contemporary dance-theatre's range, diversity and inventiveness are celebrated in this Doris Duke Studio Theatre preview. Alice transports audiences to a strange and humorous wonderland while Ko & Edge Company brings the world of Butoh dance to Inside/Out.

Wednesday 7/9/08 at 5:00

What's Happening in Japan

Prominent dance producer Mayumi Nagatoshi offers her insight into the contemporary scene in Japan, in conjunction with the two companies appearing this week in the Duke. Based in Tokyo, Nagatoshi is one of her country's most knowledgeable authorities on today's newest artists and companies.

Thursday 7/10/08 at 6:30

Lane & Company

Lane Gifford explores the relationship between movement, words, art, and music through her contemporary company of six dancers. NYC-based Lane & Co. presents Contretemps, a work that examines the complexities of traditional court dancing as a metaphor for self-image in today's society.

Thursday 7/10/08 

Post-Show Talk: Hofesh Shechter Company

Q&A with artists from Hofesh Shechter Company following their 8pm performance in the Ted Shawn Theatre.

Friday 7/11/08 at 6:30

Nicholas Andre Dance Theater

According to The New York Times, “Nick Seligson-Ross is one of those choreographers who are fully immersed in dance.” His choreographic prowess is embodied by his company of dancers as athleticism, beauty and energy intersect in his original works

Friday 7/11/08

Post-Show Talk: Natural Dance Theatre and Ko & Edge Company

Q&A with the artists of Natural Dance Theatre and Ko & Edge Company following their 8:15pm performance in the Doris Duke Studio Theatre.

Saturday 7/12/08 at 6:30

The School at Jacob's Pillow: Contemporary Traditions

Following their first week of intensive professional study of contemporary dance at the Pillow under the direction of master teacher Milton Myers, dancers move from the studio to the stage and present work by freelance choreographer, actress, and writer Helen Pickett.

Photo: Paul Rocheleau

Saturday 7/12/08 at 4:00

Something Old, Something New

Dozens of films documenting the earliest decades of the Pillow have recently been digitized, making them readily available at last in Blake's Barn. Meanwhile, a new effort is underway to create a comprehensive documentary about the Pillow including highlights of both old and new.

Photo: Jessica Thelen