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Attendees Microdose on Pilobolus at farm.one

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Isaac Huerta and Hannah Klinkman perform On the Nature of Things with Derion Loman (not pictured) at farm one in Brooklyn, NY, during the Microdose with Pilobolus event. Photo by Emily Denaro

Pilobolus—the rebellious dance company named after a fungus whose classic works developed in part from psychedelic inspiration—took to their roots this weekend with an immersive movement event in Brooklyn, NY: Microdose with Pilobolus. The dance theatre company took over farm.one, a brewery, taproom, and farm in Prospect Heights for an evening of sensory delights.

From the moment doors opened, attendees became immersed in the mind- and body-bending world of Pilobolus with interactive, pop-up spectacles that included tastes from work to be featured at their upcoming Joyce Theater residency, happening from June 24 to July 13, 2025, in New York City, New York. Particle Zoo’s tension-filled interplay between male dancers Connor Chaparro, Ryan Hayes, Isaac Huerta, and Darren Robinson (whose rehearsal videos have been whipping social media users into a frenzy) wowed the crowd with heat, culminating in Hayes spinning Chaparro on his shoulders like a human helicopter propeller. Jessica Robling, draped in fabric and a rainbow of lights, made shapes in front of a backdrop of live plants with movements inspired by Pilobolus’s restaging of Martha Graham’s Lamentation.

But that’s not all: Hannah Klinkman danced a solo in the chill-out room to the live music performed by instrumentalist and Pilobolus collaborator Stuart Bogie (Antibalas, Super Human Happiness), before being enveloped by her company members and flung over Loman’s shoulders for the showcase of On the Nature of Things. In this sensual piece, Klinkman, Isaac Huerta, and Derion Loman wowed in a glow of red light for a work set entirely on a three-foot-wide plinth above an awestruck crowd.

Former Pilobolus dancer Kingsley Ibenche—aka DJ UGŪM—provided the soundscape for the evening. A chill-out lounge featuring adaptogenic, nootropic, and herbal remedies from Sweetgrass Botanicals of Lee, MA—NECANN’s Best Dispensary in MA 2024—was on hand to expand consciousness. And Pizza Party Flatbush satisfied all munchie requirements.

This special evening of dance, music, and exploration allowed new and old fans to microdose on Pilobolus in an alternative space and experience the athletic ferocity of dance up close.

Want to experience Pilobolus? Check out our upcoming performances and special events here. Local to NYC? See us at The Joyce Theater; tickets are available here.

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Pilobolus + Lorelei Ensemble collaboration debuts at Denison University

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All photos by Jo McCulty

Pilobolus Executive/Co-Artistic Director Renée Jaworski and Artistic Director Matt Kent brought their visionary artistry to their collaboration with Lorelei Ensemble’s reinvigorated love fail, which debuted on February 5, 2025, as part of Denison University’s Vail Series in Granville, OH. The choreography infused the piece with Pilobolus’s signature physical storytelling, enhancing the emotional depth and narrative complexity of David Lang’s haunting composition.

Performed by a quartet of dancers that included Krystal Butler, Erin Dooley, Quincy Ellis, and Kingsley Ibeneche, the work featured evocative visuals amplified by the Grammy-nominated Lorelei Ensemble’s soaring vocals.

Read more about the extraordinary collaboration in this review from Denison University’s The Denisonian.

Interested in collaborating with Pilobolus? Contact us at info@pilobolus.org for more information on creative collaborations or bespoke project ideas.

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Original choreography by Pilobolus’s Renée Jaworski & Matt Kent features in love fail

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From “head, heart” from love fail, filmed by Russ Anderson, T-Stop Productions

Pilobolus Executive/Co-Artistic Director Renée Jaworski and Artistic Director Matt Kent’s visionary artistry will be showcased as part of the Lorelei Ensemble’s reinvigorated love fail, debuting in February 2025 as part of the Denison University’s Vail Series in Granville, OH. 

Originally composed by Pulitzer Prize-winning David Lang in 2012, love fail is a musical composition inspired by the Tristan and Isolde legend and stories by contemporary author Lydia Davis, as well as stories by Marie de France, and Richard Wagner, Gottfried von Strassburg, Béroul, Thomas of Britain and Richard Wagner. Described by Lang as “a meditation on the timelessness of love,” the piece was expanded for the Lorelei Ensemble, a women’s chamber choir led by Beth Willer. The Lorelei Ensemble performed and recorded the updated version in 2016.

Now, love fails takes on an even more robust form: Renée Jaworski and Matt Kent’s choreography deepens the piece's emotional and narrative complexity by bringing Pilobolus’s signature blend of physical storytelling and visual poetry to the performance. Performed by a quartet, the work features all-new material, including haunting visuals, characters, ghosts, ancient and modern expressions of love and relationships, and inspirations from twelfth-century troubadours to modern poetry. 

“We started creating this work in 2019, but like so many projects, the pandemic delayed the full expression of the collaboration until now,” explained Jaworski. “We are so excited to finally bring our ideas to life with David Lang's beautiful composition and Pilobolus’s storytelling through movement alongside the live performance of the Lorelei Ensemble.”

Jaworski and Kent’s choreography adds a vivid physical dimension to the Lorelei Ensemble’s soaring vocals, with movement that blurs the lines between ancient and contemporary, real and imagined, grounding the universal themes of love fail in the tangible, expressive language of the body.

Interested in collaborating with Pilobolus? Contact us at info@pilobolus.org for more information on creative collaborations or bespoke project ideas.

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Pilobolus Premieres Bloom

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Washington Depot, CT – Internationally celebrated Washington Depot-based dance company Pilobolus is returning to Litchfield County, Connecticut this Summer (July 21-25, 2021) with “BLOOM: A Journey,” its second annual roving car safari.  This year’s all-new, one-of-a-kind driving adventure brings attendees on a journey through nature at Sunny Meadow Farm to be fully immersed and interactive with multiple stages of performance across several disciplines.

Highlights from the 2021 event include (schedule subject to change):

  • Full Moon at the Meadow, in support of Pilobolus, will take place on Friday, July 23 from 7-10pm.  The festivities will begin with a VIP experience through the car safari, followed by live music, libations and farm-to-table hors d'oeuvres from local culinary icon Cassandra Purdy in an open-air barn on the farm under the full moon.  Tickets – including a donation to Pilobolus – begin at $500.

  • Morning Wellness Programming throughout all five festival days, taking place 8-10 am.  Pilobolus once again brings outdoor wellness classes - yoga, meditation, balance, tai chi and family classes - led by Connecticut-based wellness practitioners.  Mats and equipment will not be provided on-site; participants are encouraged to bring their own mats, blocks, cushions and blankets.  Tickets are $30 per person, per session.

  • This year’s car safari will take place July 21 – 25 with start times ranging from 10:00 am – 5:45 pm.  Guests will be invited to drive through an idyllic New England Farm, offering scenery of an apple orchard, sprawling fields of wildflowers, ponds, woodland and more, while enjoying live, 365-degree performances from artists including Stuart Bogie, Kat Edmonson, Rob Kapilow, Darlene Kascak, Litchfield County Choral Union, dancers from Pilobolus, Ben Sollee and local student musicians.  Cars will travel in pods of 10-12 vehicles, and guests will be invited to enjoy the performances from their vehicle, or step out to be fully immersed in the art.  Timed-entry tickets for the 75-minute interactive experience begin at $50 per vehicle.  An option to add on a curated snack box from Chef Purdy is also available to pre-purchase for $10.

“Last year we were able to pivot and transform our Festival into a safe and engaging experience like no other, and in response to the incredible feedback from sold out audiences, we hit the road to scout out a new site for this year’s roving performance,” said Renée Jaworski, Co-Artistic Director, Pilobolus.  “This year is a celebration of our journey around the sun. Much has transpired. Much has been learned. As we move into a more normal summer, we want to celebrate our victory, while acknowledging our failures. We plan to encourage connection while remembering what we lost.”

“Our goal with BLOOM is to create a journey of our shared human experience; I promise that you can expect the unexpected with Pilobolus with a little something for the whole family,” added Matt Kent, Co-Artistic Director, Pilobolus.  “There will be performances floating on water and flying through the sky.  There will be music on the water, dancers in the woods, colors in the trees. There will be stories, secrets and surprises along the way. This year provides new opportunities to exit your car, enjoy the call of birds and be bathed in healing sounds.”

Tickets will officially go on sale June 7 on the Company’s website – www.pilobolus.org - through TodayTix. On the chance of inclement weather, rain accommodations on July 26-27 will be communicated to ticket holders in advance of their arrival. 

Event FAQs – including the pet policy, safety guidelines, directions and more – are available at www.pilobolus.org/bloom.

ABOUT BLOOM: A JOURNEY

BLOOM: A Journey is a one-of-a-kind driving adventure bringing attendees on a journey through the woods to be fully immersed with multiple stages of performance across several disciplines on a sprawling farm in Litchfield County, Connecticut.  Produced by Pilobolus, an internationally-celebrated dance company, this all-ages event invites a limited number of cars to travel together through the experience in a pod, enjoying the performances at multiple stations from the safety and comfort of their personal vehicle, or standing alongside their vehicle.  Outdoor wellness programming will also be offered each morning of the event.  

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Buenos Aires

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December 29th, 2017

Pilobolus brought excerpts of Shadowland for a private event in Buenos Aires, Argentina held at the famed national theater, the Teatro Colon. Pilobolus performed for local and foreign businessmen as well as the Mayor of Buenos Aires and the President of Argentina. 

To learn more about partnerships and special projects, visit our Work page – or you can contact us with an idea.