Evening of Artistry Supports Dance Theatre Company Initiatives

Pilobolus, the internationally renowned dance theater company based in Connecticut, held its annual ball on Saturday, June 13, at a private residence in Washington Depot, CT, in support of performing arts programming, including new work creation and educational initiatives. Susan Haber generously hosted the event.

Attendees were delighted by a special performance that included new work Virtuous & Vicious, generously supported by the Holiman Hackney Family Fund, and a selection of vignettes from Pilobolust, the company’s new cabaret. Virtuous & Vicious will feature in Pilobolus’s new tour, Trips, debuting this summer at The Joyce Theater in New York, NY, from June 23 to July 12, 2026. Pilobolust is set to make its Litchfield County debut at Merryall Center in New Milford, CT, on July 31, 2026, in two sold-out performances.

“When we lean into each other to share the weight and responsibility of creation, remarkable things take shape, and the impossible becomes possible,” stated Pilobolus Executive/Co-Artistic Director Renée Jaworski. “The Pilobolus community shows up in spades, supporting and celebrating the wonder that is Pilobolus. Thank you to all of our donors and sponsors. “

Following the performance, guests were treated to dinner by Executive Cuisine, with the evening’s signature cocktail crafted by Sunny Roeper of Litchfield Distillery. Then, an inspiring paddle raise, led by actress and board member Lily Cowles, energized the room and generated further enthusiastic support for Pilobolus’s artistic and educational programs. A butterfly garden and pollinator pathway designed by Everything Botanical provided a ramble for guests throughout the festivities.

The night culminated in a dance party on stage, where both dancers and local luminaries cut loose together to music spun by DJ UGŪM, former Pilobolus dancer Kingsley Ibeneche.

The Pilobolus Ball serves as both a celebration and a call to action, underscoring the impact of Pilobolus’s deeply collaborative and accessible approach. From Connecticut classrooms to international stages, the company engages people of all ages and backgrounds in the transformative power of movement.

In addition to a special selection of “Mycelial Network” donors, the event was sponsored by Conversations on the Green (sapling corporate sponsor); Greenhouse Wealth Management LLC, Mejias Health and Wellness (sprout corporate sponsors); Depot Dog (spore corporate sponsor); Athletic Brewing Co., Cartwright and Daughters Tent and Party Rental, County Wine and Spirits, Everything Botanical, Kent Falls Brewing Company, Litchfield Distillery, Litchfield Magazine, and The Pantry (in-kind sponsors).

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