After 20 years, the rebellious dance company Pilobolus makes its highly anticipated return to Walton Arts Center on Thursday, March 14 at 7 pm, bringing with it a world premiere.
As an exciting addition to an already unforgettable evening of dance, Pilobolus will present a rare gem in their 50+ year repertory, the world premiere of a women's duet piece. Duet explores the natural progression of life, as children eventually come to support their predecessors. Sculptural in form, highlighting balance and strength, and capturing the essence of life's evolving roles and everlasting cycles, Duet will explore the beautiful complexities of role reversals that are not just inevitable but also enriching, as they reveal the unfading bonds that link generations.
“It is a special thing to watch the intimacy of a duet, especially when it is two Pilobolus women,” explained marketing director Emily Denaro. “This brand-new duet highlights the fluidity, beauty, and strength of relationships, especially as we age. We all go on this journey together and at different times need support from others, as well as give support to others.”
Pilobolus is known as a rebellious dance company, as they fall outside the norms of a traditional modern dance company and push the boundaries of human physicality while imbuing a sense of humor, depth and passion in their work.
Sneak peek of a rehearsal for Duet, the world premiere piece.
“Audiences can expect to see logic defying partnering interwoven with themes of nature, morality, and history," Denar said. “We are a small company of only six dancers who embody the large range of work the Pilobolus does, often shocking audiences with the power we bring with such a small company.”
The Re: Creation Tour includes a dynamic collection of dance pieces that bring humor, happiness and hope to the stage. Pilobolus’s Re: Creation Tour reminds us that play and creativity are fundamental to the human experience. Stories are alive and breathing and can teach us, comfort us, and connect us to ourselves and each other. Alongside groundbreaking new pieces, the company breathes new life into beloved works from the past to create an experience both timely and timeless.
Tickets start at $24 and can be purchased by visiting waltonartscenter.org, by calling 479.443.5600 weekdays 10 am until 5 pm or in-person at the Walton Arts Center Box Office weekdays 10 am until 2 pm.