By Laila Fatimi
The
$25,000 annual Jacob's Pillow award was just given to Michelle Dorrance,
who was recognized for her new, but still classic tap pieces. The award
is given each year to a more than deserving choreographer who has moved
the dance world forward. Michelle Dorrance is known for pushing the envelope on new ideas in the tap
world, but sticking to classic technique at the same time.
In 2011, Dorrance established her own tap company called Dorrance Dance. The
ensemble performs a variety of styles, from blues pieces, to comical ones. The
rhythms are fast, but musical, and are never off the beat. Dorrance and her
company will be performing with Toshi Reagon, a blues musician, at the
Jacob’s Pillow Festival starting July 24th and through the 28th.
The award winner is able to use the $25,000
for however they think their company will benefit best from the money. Dorrance
will be accepting her award this summer, on June 15th, at Jacobs Pillow
where she will also be accepting the other prize connected to the
award; a glass sculpture by Tom Patti. There, she will also be
performing with American Idol contestant, Aaron Marcellus.
With the Jacob's Pillow award, Michelle Dorrance will push the dance world forward to make it an even more intricate cherished art form.
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