by Caroline Hamilton | Aug 17, 2017 | Profiles
Marcelo Gomes’ clean technique, skilled partnering and magnetic stage presence make him one of the world’s most versatile and in-demand male dancers of his generation. This year saw the principal dancer celebrate his 20th anniversary with American Ballet...
by Chava Pearl Lansky | Aug 15, 2017 | Uncategorized
We all know that seeing world class dance is expensive. But for two weeks a year New York City Center offers $15 tickets to their Fall for Dance Festival. This magical unicorn of an experience features five unique programs and will run from October 2-14. The program...
by Caroline Hamilton | Aug 9, 2017 | Profiles
Over the years, many companies have premiered works or made their U.S. debut at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, and some of the world’s most famous ballet dancers have performed there. This week I will give some more insights from the Pillow’s...
by Caroline Hamilton | Aug 8, 2017 | Career
When artistic director Kevin Thomas and executive director Marcellus D. Harper founded Collage Dance Collective in 2006 in New York City, they sought to push the boundaries of classical ballet and foster and promote the talents of artists of color. In 2007, the...
by Caroline Hamilton | Jul 28, 2017 | Uncategorized
This year, the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival in Becket, Massachusetts, is celebrating its 85th season. Over the years, some of the world’s greatest dancers of the 20th and 21st century have performed here. But without the help of two of Britain’s...
by Nicole Loeffler-Gladstone | Dec 13, 2016 | Company Life
The venerable Jacob’s Pillow dance festival will celebrate its 85th birthday in 2017, making it the country’s longest-running international dance festival. As usual, Jacob’s Pillow gives equal weight to different dance styles (presenting everything...
by Sylviane Gold | Nov 20, 2013 | Features, Inside PT, Profiles
Wendy Whelan is taking a busman’s holiday from her day job, which, many would agree, is being the preeminent ballerina at New York City Ballet (and maybe everywhere else). In a master class at Jacob’s Pillow, she’s telling 22 pre-professionals...
by Jennifer Heimlich | Nov 28, 2001 | Company Life
Looking at pictures from Jacob’s Pillow, I always hear sounds of birds tweeting to the strains of Tchaikovsky. No, I’m not actually hallucinating; I’m just craving some great dance al fresco. Luckily, the dance festival’s 2012 season kicks off...