Pilobolus
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Pilobolus has an extensive education program focusing on collaboration, creativity, and the use of dance in a variety of environments. A core belief, dance is for everyone, is present in all of Pilobolus's education programs communicating how dance can be a tool for many different situations and groups.
The adult summer intensives are designed to bring out a person's creativity and founded on the belief that anyone can be a dancer. Working with both dancers and non-dancers in order to expand the idea of what dance is. This program is meant to challenge the body and the mind.
Connecting with Balance - a program designed for older adults that focuses on multiple techniques that improve stability and mobility.
Kids Camps - a program for children between 6 and 12 years old that focuses on motor skill building, creativity, and discovery of one's own voice, putting an emphasis on sharing it with others.
Corporate Events - a program that creates an accessible collaborative process that promotes collaboration and builds leadership skills through a exploration of movement.
In-School - a multi-session program that allows students of all abilities to share their stories through collaborative creativity that ends with a celebratory performance.
Since their creation in 1971, Pilobolus has performed in over 70 countries becoming a world-renowned group. They also often collaborate with other artists including Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, Radio Lab, OK Go, MIT Distributed Robotics Laboratory, and more. They have also partnered with the Brooklyn Acadamy of Music, Dr. Phillips Center, Music Center L.A., and NYC and CT Public Schools for a variety of their educational programs. A book on the history of Pilobolus was also published in 2024 by the University Press of Florida.
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https://pilobolus.org/book
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