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The Arts Intel Report

Pilobolus

Pilobolus in action.

July 11–30, 2023
175 8th Ave, New York, NY 10011, USA

Transformation—one structure turning into another—is the modus operandi of the dance company Pilobolus, the way it moves from A to Z, from here to there. In lieu of a style or syllabus, Pilobolus seems forever focused on the idea of mutability: changing shapes and evolving meanings. Which makes for a very satisfying evening in the theater. Whether the dance at hand tells a story or is abstract, the shapes and images created by these amazing dancers are ingenious and thrilling. The New York season alternates between two programs, and there’s a family matinee on July 22. —Laura Jacobs