KEYWORDS

This playful mixture of storytelling and choreography, directed by Pilobolus veterans Matt and Emily Kent, explores the elements of story—character, setting and plot—through unconventional, athletic, comical and acrobatic movement. The dancers demonstrate their virtuosity as they twist over, under and around each other; balance, propel and vault with a seven-foot pole; and incorporate common objects in surprising ways. Students are invited to become “storeographers” by collaborating with Pickleshoes to create a short, fun, original composition.

Pickleshoes

PickleShoes is grounded in collaboration and partnering.

With over a decade of teaching and performing with Pilobolus Dance Theatre, Matt and Emily Kent, Artistic Directors of PickleShoes, have designed and taught workshops for preschool through college students, professional dancers, and corporate groups.

PickleShoes has created new works for family symphonic experiences such as "Peter and the Wolf" and "Babar: the Story of the Little Elephant". 

PickleShoes has toured internationally and performed repeatedly at Lincoln Center's Alice Tully Hall as part of the Center's Great Performers Series.  The company has choreographed for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's Music DVD Songs in the Key of Life.