The Joyce Theater Foundation will host the opening night performances of Pilobolus on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:30pm and Tuesday, July 30 at 7:30pm. The pair of programs, under the title re:CREATION, will play The Joyce Theater, located at 175 Eighth Avenue, at 19 Street through August 11.

The world-famous, ever-daring Pilobolus returns to New York City in the heart of the summer to transport audiences into surreal worlds inhabited by otherworldly characters. The two-program, three-week engagement features a collection of timeless repertory works accompanied by a pair of New York premieres that have already astonished and captivated worldwide audiences. Dreams, the first of two distinct programs, features the intimate and inventive partnering of Symbiosis; Thresh|Hold, a quintet created in collaboration with acclaimed Latinx director, choreographer, and designer Javier De Frutos; Gnomen’s exploration of the interconnectivity of the human spirit; and the surrealist dreamlike Rushes, the company’s first collaboration with Israeli choreographers Inbal Pinto and Avshalom Pollak. Rounding out the first program is the New York City premiere of Bloodlines, a remarkable duet that encapsulates the athleticism and connectedness that define Pilobolus.

The company’s second program, Memory, opens with the playfulness and bawdy humor of Untitled, as two elegant young women transform into towering figures. Behind the Shadows, created in collaboration with “SpongeBob SquarePants” lead writer Steven Banks, uses Pilobolus’ now-famous shadow dance technique and gives audiences a behind-the-scenes glimpse at how it all works. Six dancers also take on Noctuary, an exploration of the magical moments in sleep where ideas and emotions mix unexpectedly, followed by the Darwinian spectacle of flora and fauna on full display in the vibrant work Branches. The New York City premiere of Tales from the Underworld completes the program, which harnesses the creative energy and collaborative spirit that define Pilobolus.

The Joyce Theater, is located at 175 Eighth Avenue at 19th Street NY.  For more information visit www.joyce.org

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