Gain insight into And Still You Must Swing during a Pre-Show Talk led by Pillow Scholars-in-Residence 15 minutes before each performance.
Dormeshia Sumbry-Edwards, Derick K. Grant, and Jason Samuels Smith are three of the world’s most influential ambassadors of tap. They come together in the world premiere And Still You Must Swing, a show that captures the heart and legacy of tap dance and honors the influence of jazz roots on this outstanding art form. Don’t miss this rhythmic feast including live music, dynamic choreography, stunning improvisation, and special guest dancer Camille A. Brown, contemporary artist and 2016 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award winner.
Join Pillow Scholars-in-Residence at a Pre-Show Talk as they discuss the performance of Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgatt.
Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart is back with signature wit, charm, and top-notch contemporary dances. The varied and surprising program includes Floating Flowers by Po-Cheng Tsai; the duet Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White, danced to the Perez Prado song of the same name; and Cayetano Soto’s CONRAZONCORAZON, created especially for Gauthier Dance. Mauro Bigonzetti’s tour-de-force Cantata closes the program with original and traditional music from southern Italy performed live onstage by ASSURD.
Gain insight into Bereishit Dance Company at the Pre-Show Talk led by Pillow Scholars-in-Residence; 15 minutes before each performance.
Join a Pillow Scholar-in-Residence for a Pre-Show Talk as they discuss the artistry of Che Malambo; 15 minutes before each performance.
Fast-paced footwork, explosive drumming, whirling lasso boleadoras–this thrilling display of dance and music celebrates the unique traditions of the South American cowboy. Danced solely by men, the traditional malambo began in the 17th century as a competitive duel that challenged agility, strength, and speed. Today, Che Malambo performs the dance style re-imagined in an exhilarating, entertaining performance by an all-male company of 14 Argentinean gauchos.
Join Pillow Scholars-in-Residence as they provide insight into the artistry of Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe; 15 minutes before each performance.
Led by dancer and Artistic Director Juan Siddi, the 14 dancers and musicians of Juan Siddi Flamenco Santa Fe immerse audiences in an extraordinary world of flamenco dance and powerful live music. Founded in Santa Fe in 2008, the company’s “physical bravado” and “fabulous footwork” (Emmaly Weiderholt, Santa Fe Reporter), captures the form’s rich cultural heritage and infuses it with a unique, contemporary flair. Virtuosic musicians and vocalists, many hailing from Spain, heighten the dramatic power of this electrifying ensemble.