A series of free outdoor showings.

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

Wednesday 7/23/08 at 6:30

Conny Janssen Danst

In excerpts from Rebound, choreographer Conny Janssen's dancers are athletic, technically impressive, funny, and real, tackling intricate contemporary movement with the grace and precision of ballet dancers. A Doris Duke Studio Theatre preview.

Wednesday 7/23/08 at 5:00

Charting Ballet's Future

Though sometimes not regarded as a cutting-edge art form, ballet continues to be utilized by creative artists as a forum for new ideas. The Danish Dance Theatre's Tim Rushton joins Alonzo King in a discussion of how each of them works today within this centuries-old tradition.

Thursday 7/24/08 at 6:30

Earl Mosley's Institute of the Arts

A choreographer for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, ABT II, and his own company, Diversity of Dance, Earl Mosley cultivates the passion and talent of the next generation of potential dance legends. The gifted students of his Institute of the Arts present works by renowned choreographers.

Thursday 7/24/08

Post-Show Talk: Alonzo King's LINES Ballet

Q&A with artists from LINES Ballet following their 8pm performance in the Ted Shawn Theatre.

Friday 7/25/08 at 6:30

Lydia Johnson Dance

Consistently praised for creating eloquent, evocative choreography from seemingly awkward movement and a distinctive use of gesture, Lydia Johnson's contemporary company presents a program featuring the music of American folk artist Ray LaMontagne and classical composer Henryk Górecki.

Friday 7/25/08

Post-Show Talk: Conny Janssen Danst

Q&A with artists of Conny Janssen Danst following their 8:15pm performance in the Doris Duke Studio Theatre.

Saturday 7/26/08 at 6:30

The School at Jacob's Pillow: Contemporary Traditions

Following their third week of intensive professional study at the Pillow under the direction of master teacher Milton Myers, dancers move from the studio to the stage and present work by Danish choreographer Tim Rushton, artistic director of the acclaimed Danish Dance Theatre.

Photo: Paul Rocheleau

Saturday 7/26/08 at 4:00

I Brought My Dance from San Francisco

Janice Ross has long chronicled the vibrant cultural scene in the Bay Area and recently produced books on two locally-based icons, San Francisco Ballet and Anna Halprin. Here she discusses and signs her books while placing LINES Ballet into the context of its community.

Photo: Jessica Thelen