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PillowTalk: Shamel Pitts
June 27, 2026 at 4:00pm

PillowTalk: Shamel Pitts

Talk
June 27, 2026 at 4:00pm
Blake's Barn
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE in "Touch of RED;" Studio Aura photo

Recipient of the 2026 Jacob’s Pillow Men Dancers Award, choreographer Shamel Pitts will share his inspirations informing Touch of RED, which plays in the Doris Duke Theatre this week, and his expansive vision for his company TRIBE. Unlike traditional single choreographer companies, TRIBE is a collective of international and national artists working across mediums such as movement, video mapping projection, spoken word, and more, drawing inspiration from the Afrofuturism movement.

Free Event

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

More Festival PillowTalks

PillowTalks are a free curated series of engaging and informative discussions with choreographers, writers, and cultural leaders. Moderated by Pillow Scholars, PillowTalks provide an opportunity to gain insights into the social, cultural, and historical influence that shape the artists’ work.

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Week 1 Events

View event Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Touch of RED
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE in "Touch of RED;" Studio Aura photo
Performance

Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Touch of RED

Shamel Pitts and his company TRIBE present "Touch of RED," inspired by the rapid-fire footwork of boxing, the African American jazz dance style Lindy Hop, Gaga movement language, and nightlife culture.

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Shamel Pitts | TRIBE in "Touch of RED;" Studio Aura photo
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Paul Taylor Dance Company in Esplanade; Hisae Aihara photo
Performance

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Called “one of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance companies” by The New York Times, Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to Jacob’s Pillow this summer for the first time in seven years to perform a mixed program in the Ted Shawn Theatre that will include "Esplanade" (1975), "Brandenburgs" (1988), and "Company B" (1991).

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View event Uppercut Dance Theater
Uppercut Dance Theater in "BENCHED;" Raphael Solholm photo
Performance, Outdoor

Uppercut Dance Theater

In their U.S. debut, Denmark's Uppercut Dance Theater presents "BENCHED," a dynamic and brutally honest tale about life's big—and very small—questions.

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View event The School at Jacob's Pillow: Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble
The School at Jacob's Pillow 2025 Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble; Jamie Kraus photo
Performance, Outdoor

The School at Jacob's Pillow: Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble

Presentations by The School at Jacob’s Pillow Performance Ensembles showcase the work of the next generation of dance artists. This event is the culmination of a two-week Contemporary Ballet Program, featuring original repertoire.

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