This January, the Winter Park Health Foundation is partnering with Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts to offer you a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to step into the spotlight!
Pilobolus at Play is an inspiring, week-long residency designed to nurture creativity and collaboration within three separate participant groups, bringing together individuals from various backgrounds and abilities. At the Center for Health & Wellbeing, Pilobolus will focus on our area’s vibrant 50+ community.
Under the guidance of teaching artists from Pilobolus, an esteemed Connecticut-based dance company, participants 50 years of age and older will learn original movement pieces that capture the group’s distinct styles and perspectives. No previous dance experience required!
This residency is free to participate in and promises to unlock the powerful effects of creativity on your overall health and wellbeing. Space is limited, so we do kindly request that you only sign up if you are committed to participating in all sessions, especially the Pilobolus Residency Performance on January 31.
Here’s how it works:
— Movement workshops will be hosted at the Center for Health & Wellbeing, Monday, January 27 – Thursday, January 30, 9:30 – 11 AM. Participants will explore movement in a supportive and encouraging environment. Click here to reserve your spot to participate!
— On the afternoon of Friday, January 31, participants will attend a tech rehearsal in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts. The group will have 30 minutes to an hour on stage to refine their performances with full lights and sound. Following the dress rehearsals, Dr. Phillips will host a shared dinner that fosters connections among participants from different groups, providing an opportunity to share experiences and insights from the week.
— The residency culminates in a spectacular showcase on Friday evening in the Alexis and Jim Pugh Theater at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, where all groups will unite to present their original works. This showcase is free and open to the public, inviting the community to witness the creativity and talent on display.
In addition to the showcase, Pilobolus will invite two representatives from each group to join their team on stage for a talkback session after the show, where they can answer audience questions and reflect on the significance of the program and their personal journeys throughout the week.
Join us in celebrating the transformative power of dance and community!
Please note that anyone interested in joining must participate in all five days of the residency to ensure a cohesive experience.
This program is presented by Pilobolus and is hosted by the Winter Park Health Foundation and Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts.
About the Presenters:
Pilobolus
Pilobolus is a rebellious dance company. Since 1971, Pilobolus has tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and the power of connected bodies. We continue to bring this tradition to global audiences through our post-disciplinary collaborations with some of the greatest influencers, thinkers, and creators in the world. Now, in our digitally driven and increasingly mediated landscape, we also reach beyond performance to teach people how to connect through designed live experiences. We bring our decades of expertise telling stories with the human form to show diverse communities, brands, and organizations how to maximize group creativity, solve problems, create surprise, and generate joy through the power of nonverbal communication. Pilobolus has created and toured over 120 pieces of repertory to more than 65 countries. Over the years we have performed our work for millions of people across the U.S. and around the world.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, located in Orlando, Florida, is a premier cultural venue that has been captivating audiences since its opening in 2014. Featuring a variety of performance spaces—including the Walt Disney Theater, the Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater, Steinmetz Hall, and Judson’s Live—the center hosts an extensive range of performances, from theater and dance to music and live events.
As a hub for both local and national artists, the Dr. Phillips Center showcases a diverse array of productions, including Broadway shows, classical concerts, contemporary dance, and community events. Committed to arts education and community engagement, the center offers programs and workshops designed for individuals of all ages.
At the Dr. Phillips Center, we believe that a performing arts center should be more than a beautifully designed building; it should create experiences that educate as much as they entertain. Our vision, encapsulated in our motto Arts for Every Life®, emphasizes making the arts accessible to people from all walks of life. We invite everyone to join us on this inspiring journey.
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