After a jam-packed opening week of standing ovations and raucous applause, we're excited to present two phenomenal companies this week in our theatres. Making its Jacob's Pillow debut, Morphoses presents a world premiere by an acclaimed European choreographer, and Kidd Pivot, a company quickly becoming a Pillow audience favorite, performs the first work in our "back by popular demand" series.

Click here for photos from the first week of the Festival, and stay tuned for more!

 

KIDD PIVOT thrilled sold-out audiences last summer with Dark Matters, and we're excited to bring the performance back for an encore this season. Artistic Director and choreographer Crystal Pite's mysterious, intriguing work pits a lonely artist against his own creation, inciting a series of fateful twists performed by a troupe of phenomenal, rubber-limbed dancers.

 

Join us for a free community-wide celebration of movement!

Community Dance Day features free dance workshops for teens and adults such as yoga, Zumba, tai chi, and social dances, and a free intergenerational workshop for children and their families. People of all ages can enjoy free family-friendly performances on our outdoor stage throughout the morning. On-site dining, historical tours, and a free raffle complete the day.

Visit our website for the full schedule of Community Dance Day activities and classes.

Wednesday, June 27, 6:15pm
Swing FX
Recreating the excitement of the 1930s and 40s social dance scene, Swing FX showcases partner dancing, solos, and ensemble numbers in dance styles ranging from Lindy Hop and Charleston to tap and Vaudeville.

Thursday, June 28, 6:15pm
Yin Yue Dance Company
Contemporary choreographer Yin Yue creates athletic and emotional dances. In One Side Of The Story dancers explore ideas of reality, truth, and how a change in one's perception also changes reality.

Friday, June 29, 6:15pm
Nicholas Andre Dance
This company of athletic dancers performs three works including audience favorite Until Blue, a tightly choreographed and uplifting work in which dancers leap, flash, and swirl to the music of the Vitamin String Quartet.

Saturday, June 30, 6:15pm
The School at Jacob's Pillow: Tap
Under the direction of Dianne Walker, dancers of The School present tap dance works by Walker, Lane Alexander, Chicago Human Rhythm Project co-founder, and Derick K. Grant, choreographer/director and an original company member and Dance Captain for Bring in 'da Noise, Bring in 'da Funk.

Friday, June 29, 5pm
LOURDES LOPEZ: ON THE MOVE
This former New York City Ballet principal dancer now directs Morphoses and has recently been tapped as Edward Villella's successor at Miami City Ballet, in this talk she discusses her fascinatingly varied career.

Saturday, June 30, 4pm
PONTUS LIDBERG: DANCER, CHOREOGRAPHER, FILMMAKER
The triple-threat Swedish creative artist Pontus Lidberg shows excerpts from some of his award-winning films and discusses his diverse roles in the dance and film worlds.

SummerScape 2012 opens on July 6 with French dance troupe Compagnie Fêtes galantes performing the American premiere of Let My Joy Remain-a thoroughly joyous, contemporary reimagining and celebration of Baroque dance set to the magnificent music of J. S. Bach. July 6-8.

SummerScape Opening Night Party! Come celebrate with a special post-performance reception followed by late-night dancing in the SpiegelClub. For July 6 dance ticket holders only.

Jacob's Pillow fans will receive a 20% discount to Compagnie Fêtes galantes performances. To order tickets, please call 845-758-7900 or click here and use the code "PILLOW."

For more information visit fishercenter.bard.edu or call 845-758-7900.

Be the first to correctly answer the following question and win two tickets to Morphoses on Thursday, June 28 at 8pm. Email your answer to info@jacobspillow.org with "eclub trivia answer" in the subject line.

The film "Labyrinth Within" stars Wendy Whelan, Pontus Lidberg, and who?