Praised for how “his sprawling movement pieces fold history into the present” (The New York Times), award-winning choreographer Reggie Wilson imagines what Black Shaker worship might have looked like in the world premiere of POWER. This Brooklyn-based company and its body of work draws from the spiritual and mundane traditions of Africa and its Diaspora; Wilson often refers to his work as a “post-Africa/Neo-HooDoo Modern dance".
Power is commissioned by Jacob’s Pillow and fueled by two residencies at the Pillow Lab with supplemental research at Hancock Shaker Village, a living history museum dedicated to the Shakers, who established the village in Pittsfield, MA in 1783. A special, site-based experience with Reggie Wilson and company will be performed at Hancock Shaker Village on July 6.
Age Guidance: 15
Show Notes: No Intermission
Audience Advisory:
Performance is at Doris Duke Theatre
Performance Schedule:
THURSDAY thru SATURDAY @ 8:15 PM
SATURDAY & SUNDAY @ 2:15 PM
Choreography
Reggie Wilson