collaboration

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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Interactive video debut: “All Is Not Lost”

July 27, 2011

Today, we are proud to announce the worldwide video debut of “All Is Not Lost,” our collaboration with OK Go and Trish Sie! There are two ways to play: 1) Play with the super awesome mind-blowing interactive version using HTML5 www.allisnotlo.st – A Chrome Experiment, made with the help of Google and must be watched in [...]

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How we survive

May 21, 2011

We are often asked, “How does your company manage to survive so long?”  Our answer: “Group selection.” Nice Guys Finish First By DAVID BROOKS Published: May 16, 2011 in the NY Times, The Opinion Pages The story of evolution, we have been told, is the story of the survival of the fittest. The strong eat the [...]

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Our newest collaborator, Takuya Muramatsu of Dairakudakan

April 28, 2011

Having completed our project with OK Go and Trish Sie, we are starting a new collaboration with Takuya Muramatsu of Dairakudakan, one of Japan’s leading butoh companies.  Takuya Muramatsu is a principal dancer and choreographer with Dairakudakan since 1994, and head of the Dairakudakan school.  The new work, commissioned by the American Dance Festival as part of its [...]

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2011 Summer Pilobolus Workshops and Kids Day Camp

April 13, 2011

You’ve been asking about them and here they are: the 2011 Pilobolus Summer Workshops!  This summer we are pleased to offer 3 Adult Week-Long Workshop Intensives for both experienced dancers and non-experienced movers, plus a One-Week Kids Day Camp. July 18 – 22, THE PILOBOLUS CREATIVE WORKSHOP in Washington Depot, CT The Pilobolus Creative Workshop opens [...]

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OK Bolus? Pilobo Go?

March 30, 2011

No, we’re not writing blog posts during happy hour.  We’re just casting about for a way to announce our latest collaborator, super cool rock band OK Go! Originally from Chicago but now residing in LA, OK Go is known for creating a series of the most creative music videos of our time.  Their treadmill-hopping music [...]

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Summer Workshops at Dartmouth

August 14, 2010

Since the beginning of this week, Pilobolus’ rehearsal director and artistic associate Renee Jaworski and creative director Matt Kent have been busy during their two-week residency at Dartmouth College.  In addition to teaching two collaborative choreographic workshops that culminate in a free community performance (scheduled for next weekend), they also taught a workshop at the [...]

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Sneak Peek: "Hapless Hooligan in 'Still Moving'"

June 23, 2010

Tomorrow our collaboration with Art Spiegelman, “Hapless Hooligan in ‘Still Moving,’” premieres at Dartmouth College’s Hopkins Center for the Arts.  “Still Moving” is a noirish love story in the style of early comics following the tragicomic tale of Hap and Lulu, separated in life and reunited after death.  Check out the sneak peek video we [...]

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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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Weekly Wrap: Our next collaborator and auditions

April 4, 2010

A weekly review of Pilobolus happenings: beginning a new collaboration, auditions, and how we prevent injuries.

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