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PillowTalk: Perspectives on Latine Dance in the U.S. with Eduardo Vilaro, Nélida Tirado, and Luis Salgado
August 22, 2026 at 4:00pm

PillowTalk: Perspectives on Latine Dance in the U.S. with Eduardo Vilaro, Nélida Tirado, and Luis Salgado

Talk
August 22, 2026 at 4:00pm
Blake's Barn
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The United States is the second largest Spanish speaking country in the world. In February, Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny’s Superbowl Halftime Show broke viewership records. Yet the variety, depth, and impact of Latine dance in the U.S. is not celebrated as widely as it could be. Hear from these three dynamic artists contributing their perspectives to U.S. dance, including Artistic Director of Ballet Hispánico Eduardo Vilaro, Festival artist Nélida Tirado, and one of the Choreographers/Directors of The School at Jacob's Pillow: Musical Theatre Performance Ensemble.

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This event is not ticketed and is open to the public.

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