arts education

The generative engine of our creative lives

August 18, 2011

In February, we did a fundraiser performance for the After School Arts Program at the Pomperaug High School in Southbury, Connecticut. Here’s the pre-show curtain speech from one of our artistic directors Robby Barnett on why we at Pilobolus value arts education and the importance that we place on play within it. We thought this would be relevant to any teacher, student, artist, legislator, voter, or member of American civil society.

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Pilobolus Kids Day Camp

May 1, 2010

In addition to our adult summer workshops, we are happy to announce our seventh season of summer camp workshops for children with two 5-day sessions from June 12-16 at our studio in Washington, Connecticut. Much of Pilobolus’ creative work has emerged from a response to nature, and this year’s summer camp will take its inspiration [...]

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The Pilobolus Institute teaches play in New Haven schools

April 29, 2010

Since February, the Pilobolus Institute, the teaching arm of Pilobolus, has sent master teachers Edwin Olvera, Kelly Munn, Holly Shunkey, and Otis Cook to schools in New Haven, Connecticut to spread our message of creative collaboration and productive play.  As part of the Pilobolus Project, in partnership with Shubert Theater and New Haven schools, the [...]

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