Jacobâ??s Pillow Dance, the world-renowned international dance organization and National Historic Landmark nestled in the Berkshires of Massachusetts, today announces its 2009 Festival season complete with 50 companies on three stages spanning the multifaceted genres of contemporary dance, tap, hip-hop, flamenco, ballet, dance-theatre, and more. Highlights of this 77th annual season include the world premiere of Orbo Novo, by the one of Europeâ??s most eminent choreographers Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui; the U.S. debut of Fang-Yi Sheuâ??s LAFA & Artists from Taiwan; a celebration of the legendary Merce Cunninghamâ??s 90th birthday; and three U.S. premieres including the whimsical dance-theatre work Des gens qui dansent choreographed by Jean-Claude Gallotta and performed by the French ensemble Groupe Emile Dubois.
The 2009 Festival runs June 20 through August 30, and features more than 110 ticketed events and 200 free events, including performances on three stages, moderated interviews with artists, talks by experts, film showings, exhibits, observations of The School, receptions, tours, and over 75 dance classes for the community including weekly master classes with Doris Duke Theatre artists. The 2009 artists hail from around the world including Grenoble (France), Los Angeles, Málaga (Spain), Maribor (Slovenia), Montréal (Canada), New York City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Seattle, Taipei (Taiwan), and Vancouver (Canada). The Festival also includes several exclusive programs and live music, including an all-Ulysses Dove engagement by Pacific Northwest Ballet and an evening of traditional flamenco dance and music with Mujeres; which features some of todayâ??s most powerful and provocative female dance artists, direct from Spain.
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The Town of Becket Massachusetts was founded in 1765 and is located in Berkshire County.
Becket retains about 2000 year round residents. Those visiting should stop at the Becket Arts Center along with the Jacobs Pillow Dance which also includes a festival.
Also visit the Becket Athenaeum which has over 16000 books for adults as well as children.
