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Vancouver Symphony Orchestra HOLIDAY POPS To Feature A Special Performance By Columbia Dance
by A.A. Cristi - Nov 8, 2024

Join the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra for their USA Holiday Pops concert, featuring a special performance by Columbia Dance.

Jacob's Pillow to Present Roderick George With The Men Dancers Award This Month
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 4, 2024

Jacob's Pillow will present American dancer and choreographer Roderick George with the Jacob's Pillow Men Dancers Award. George will accept the award at the outdoor performance by his New York City-based company, kNonAme Artist, on Thursday, August 15, as part of this summer's Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival.

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Announces Week 7 Programming, Featuring Parsons Dance and More
by Blair Ingenthron - Jul 14, 2024

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will welcomes the internationally-touring modern dance company Parsons Dance back to the Ted Shawn Theatre, 25 years after their last engagement with the festival in 1999.

Argentina-Based Social Tango Project Makes Jacob's Pillow Debut In Week 4 of Summer Dance Festival
by Blair Ingenthron - Jun 23, 2024

Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival will bring the acclaimed Social Tango Project—an innovative dance company founded and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina— for an immersive week-long engagement during Week 4 of the Festival.

Jacob's Pillow Welcomes Kim Chan As Associate Artistic Director
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 10, 2024

Kim Chan will join Jacob’s Pillow's curatorial and leadership team as Associate Artistic Director, an enhanced full-time staff position that begins January 22.

The Royal Ballet to Perform at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the First Time in 2024
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 15, 2023

The Royal Ballet of the United Kingdom, will appear at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival for the first time, as the company's sole stop in the United States in 2024.

Cast Set for World Premiere of SUGAR HILL: THE ELLINGTON/STRAYHORN NUTCRACKER
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Oct 16, 2023

The complete cast has been set for the world premiere of Sugar Hill: The Ellington/Strayhorn Nutcracker. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.

Jacob's Pillow Reveals Artists and Schedule of Events For 10 Pillow Lab Residencies
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 22, 2023

Get the latest updates on Jacob's Pillow Lab Residencies, including the artists involved and the schedule of events. Find out more about this exciting opportunity for dance artists to develop and showcase their work at Jacob's Pillow.

Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart to Return to Jacob's Pillow in July
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 14, 2023

In the third week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2023, Germany-based Gauthier Dance//Dance Company Theaterhaus Stuttgart will return to Jacob’s Pillow, July 12-16.

Jacob's Pillow Announces 2023 Dance Festival, Featuring Nine Weeks of Performances This Summer
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 15, 2023

Following a milestone anniversary year, Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival will celebrate its 91st season this summer.

Jacob's Pillow to Rebuild Theatre Destroyed in Fire
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 17, 2022

After the tragic loss of the Doris Duke Theatre to a fire in November 2020, Jacob’s Pillow has announced that the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation has awarded a $10 million grant —the largest received in Jacob’s Pillow’s 90-year history—toward the building of a new, reimagined Doris Duke Theatre, slated to open in 2025.

Limón Dance Company Celebrates Its 75th Anniversary During The Fifth Week Of Festival 2022
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 22, 2022

Limón Dance Company will celebrate part of its 75th anniversary season at the Pillow in the fifth week of Festival 2022 from July 20-24. The program will feature works by Limón, Doris Humphrey, and Olivier Taparga. In addition, Music From The Sole will perform tap's afro-diasporic roots on the Henry J. Leir stage from Wednesday through Sunday.

Kenny Corrigan Selected As Newest Member Of The  Paul Taylor Dance Company 
by A.A. Cristi - Jun 16, 2022

Kenny Corrigan was selected by Artistic Director Michael Novak to join the  world-renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company. 

SW!NG OUT to be Presented in Week 3 of Jacob's Pillow's Festival 2022
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 8, 2022

In the third week of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival 2022, audiences in the Ted Shawn Theatre will be treated to live music and the best of the swing dance world in SW!NG OUT. Also in Week 3, JazzAntiqua Dance & Music Ensemble, Prakriti Dance, Bill Shannon, and The New York Korean Performing Arts Center will take to the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage.

World Premiere of THE EQUALITY OF NIGHT AND DAY & More to Take the Stage at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival Week 2
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 1, 2022

Ronald K. Brown / EVIDENCE will return to Jacob’s Pillow in Week 2 of the Dance Festival this year from June 29-July 3. The company will perform several works, including the world premiere of The Equality of Night and Day, with noted jazz composer Jason Moran playing live for each performance.

Detroit's Carr Center Welcomes Back Debbie Allen To Lead Dance Academy Intensive
by Stephi Wild - May 3, 2022

Oliver Ragsdale, Jr., President and CEO of the Carr Center, the legacy Black arts presenter located in the heart of Detroit's downtown cultural district, today announces that multi-award-winning dancer, choreographer, actor, and director Debbie Allen will once again oversee The Carr's Summer Dance Intensive program for a fourth year.

Billy Porter, Tiler Peck & More to Perform at Rhimes Performing Arts Center Grand Opening
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 17, 2022

Debbie Allen in association with the Rhimes Family Foundation has announced the grand opening of the new Rhimes Performing Arts Center (RPAC) which will house the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) on Saturday, April 9 at 7pm. The evening will be presented by ABC Entertainment, ABC Signature and Netflix.

Debbie Allen Announces First Global Streaming Of Her HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER
by Stephi Wild - Dec 22, 2021

Emmy Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy (DADA) are thrilled to announce the first on-demand global streaming of the award-winning family spectacular 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' December 24 to January 1.

Dancer Spotlight: Lloyd A. Boyd III of ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER
by Marina Kennedy - Dec 8, 2021

We had the pleasure of interviewing Lloyd A. Boyd III about his career and the season ahead for Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for our 'Dancer Spotlight.'

Debbie Allen's HOT CHOCOLATE NUTCRACKER Will Return For A One Night Gala Performance
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 3, 2021

Emmy Award winner and Kennedy Center Honoree Debbie Allen and the Debbie Allen Dance Academy in association with The Annenberg Foundation will present its award-winning family spectacular 'Hot Chocolate Nutcracker' on Friday, November 19th at 7pm PST at the Drive-Up Santa Monica Airport.