Pilobolus tests boundaries of dance at Touhill

by | Nov 4, 2012

The world-renowned body-bending dance troupe Pilobolus will continue to test the boundaries of modern dance during a trio of performances at the University of Missouri–St. Louis. The avant-garde group of shape shifting dancer-athletes is sure to dazzle audiences. The dance company has been featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” as…

The body-bending dance troupe Pilobolus will perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 10. at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL.

The world-renowned body-bending dance troupe Pilobolus will continue to test the boundaries of modern dance during a trio of performances at the University of Missouri–St. Louis.

The avant-garde group of shape shifting dancer-athletes is sure to dazzle audiences. The dance company has been featured on “The Oprah Winfrey Show” as well as the “Academy Awards.”

They’ll perform at 8 p.m. on Nov. 9 and 10, and a 2 p.m. matinee on Nov. 10. The performances will be at the Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at UMSL, and will be presented by Dance St. Louis. Tickets are $35-$55. Call 314-516-4949 or visit touhill.org to purchase tickets.

The show is sponsored by St. Louis College of Pharmacy. Ameren is Dance St. Louis’ 2012-2013 season presenting sponsor. Dance St. Louis is supported by the Arts and Education Council, Missouri Arts Council, Regional Arts Commission, Mid-America Arts Alliance and National Endowment for the Arts.

Click here or below for a preview of Pilobolus’ performance.

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