Hubbard Street Dance Chicago
Making an impressive 18th appearance at Jacob’s Pillow this summer, the beloved Hubbard Street Dance Chicago remains one of the most original forces in contemporary dance. Committed to awakening the human spirit through dance that is relevant and accessible to all, the company has become a cultural force in their home city, and the world, that “ought to bottle itself as a cure for the ills of the era” (The New York Times).
For its mixed program at the Pillow, Hubbard Street will perform Nacho Duato’s Gnawa, a suite of works by Gwen Verdon and Bob Fosse, and the newest work commissioned by Hubbard Street from Aszure Barton, LubDub.
About the Company
Founded in 1977 by dancer and choreographer Lou Conte, and now led by former Hubbard Street and Ailey dancer Linda Denise Fisher-Harrell, Hubbard Street has brought top choreographers and works to Chicago and beyond for almost half a century. At home in Chicago, Hubbard Street performs 20 times a year and delivers renowned education programs in dozens of classrooms across 17 Chicago schools.
Over the last four decades, Jacob’s Pillow has been an artistic home for Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. The relationship between the company and the Pillow has been particularly close, encompassing more than a dozen engagements since 1983, and including an unusual two-week season in 1990.
"[The company] ought to bottle itself as a cure for the ills of the era"
The New York Times
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First appearance since 2022
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Talks
Pre-Show Talks
20 minutes before each performance
Gain insight into the performance you are about to see with a free 15-minute Pre-Show Talk. All Pre-Show Talks for this performance will be presented in Sommerspace at Blake's Barn.
Post-Show Talks
Immediately following the Friday matinee performance
Participate in a free question & answer session with the artists just after they step off stage. Ticket-holders are invited to stay immediately after the show in order to enjoy the Post-Show Talk.
Explore Content
I Remember Clifford, 1995
Watch the performance clip on Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive
As the Wind Blows, 2022
Watch the performance clip on Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Jacob's Pillow is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts in the town of Becket. The 225-acre National Historic Landmark is within easy driving distance of Boston, New York, Albany, Burlington, and Hartford.
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