Schedule of Events:

2:00pm and 7:30pm: Trinity Irish Dance Company at  Ted Shawn Theatre:

Pillow Debut, Live Music, 35th Anniversary Season:
Trinity Irish Dance Company (TIDC) is a uniquely Irish-American company that is the high watermark for their art form. Called "sophisticated and commanding" by the Los Angeles Times and "impossibly complex" by The New York Times, TIDC makes their Jacob's Pillow debut this summer, presenting "everything you expect, but like nothing you'd imagine."

Performing in the Ted Shawn Theatre, TIDC's mixed program will represent their range of genre-defying repertoire as well as classic works, featuring a live band. Among the works presented will be Mark Howard's Soles, a tribal and timeless rhythmic study; Push, an explosion of hard-driving percussive power that exemplifies the company's consistent message of female empowerment; and Michelle Dorrance and Melinda Sullivan's American Traffic, a hybrid of Irish step and American tap that plays at the intersection of rhythmic sensibilities and rebellious histories.

Since 1990, TIDC has celebrated Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard's pioneering vision to fuse vibrant Irish traditions with ever-evolving innovation. TIDC is the birthplace of progressive Irish dance, Howard's innovative movement genre that "ushered in a new era for Irish step dance" (Chicago Tribune). Considered an American treasure by critics and enthusiasts worldwide, TIDC has performed sold-out tours globally, carving new traditions as they push the boundaries of an ancient and beloved art form. The company celebrates its 35th anniversary this season.

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5:30pm: Sydnie L. Mosley Dances at Henry J. Leir Stage:

Pillow Debut:
Jacob's Pillow welcomes Sydnie L. Mosley Dances (SLMDances), a dance-theatre collective making their Pillow debut this summer. SLMDances explores the real-life experiences of women and the Black community through experiential dance performances that blend modern technique, verbal performance, and the movement traditions of the African diaspora. They will present a program spanning years of work, in celebration of the company's 15th anniversary.

The company creates works designed to provoke a visceral response and spark dialogue around gender and racial justice. SLMDances works nationally, with deep relationships in Harlem, New York City, and Baltimore. SLMDances actively partners with local artists and organizations driving community-based initiatives that amplify their mission for social change through dance theater and Black feminist performance art.

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