Wednesday evening when I was flipping channels, I noticed Pilobolus was scheduled to perform on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Never heard of Pilobolus Dance Theater? They are a modern dance company based in Washington Depot, CT, but they tour around the world. The troupe was founded in 1971 by a group of Dartmouth students with no dance training. I’ve seen Pilobolus take the stage at the Joyce Theater in NYC, and I highly recommend seeing the company if it comes to a city near you. To watch these dancers in person is life changing.
Of course, I tuned in and saw their piece at the end of the hour, only to be wowed again. The company’s movements are characterized by athleticism and grace, and they use their bodies to create unusual shapes and forms, sometimes humorous and other times powerful, but always aiming to forge a human connection. If you’re a dance aficionado, you’ve probably seen modern dance before, but I assure you, you’ve never seen anything quite like Pilobolus.
Here’s the amazing piece from The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This clip is from Shadlowland, and it’s not only entertaining and fun, but it’s also quintessentially New York. Watch….you’ll understand.
I told you it was amazing 🙂 Now let’s get to what else has been going on around our great city…
A new naughty hotel in NoMad. {Forbes}
Have plans for New Year’s? Spend New Year’s Eve laughing in the heart of Times Square. {Broadway World}
A modernized MTA? Wi-Fi is coming everywhere. {Time Out NY}
Living larger than life in New York. {Vogue}
If you’re a badass and in New York this holiday season, do these things. {Elite Daily}
If you’re a fan of The New Yorker, this would make a fab Christmas or Hanukkah gift.
If you’re considering a booking on AirBnB, read this first. {We Who Wander}
Imbibe in an igloo bar at 230 Fifth this winter. {Travel + Leisure}
There’s nothing quite like Christmas in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. {Metro NY}
Pilobolus Joyce Theater photo via the Joyce Facebook page. Dyker Heights photo by Jim Henderson.
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Gavin says
Thanks for the great post! definitely going to check this out, might even post that video on Yobored.com I think NYC locals would love it!
Tracy Kaler says
Glad you enjoyed! Feel free to share. 🙂