Stephanie Martinez at Jacob's Pillow!
Stephanie Martinez & Dancers will be performing at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Chicago-based choreographer Stephanie Martinez has been invited to present a 30-minute work at the Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival on August 7, 2020.
Against the panoramic landscape of the Pillow's Henry J. Leir Stage, Stephanie's work will feature six dancers set to the music of Bach.
Photo courtesy of Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Why Jacob's Pillow?
Jacob's Pillow is an icon of the dance world. "The Pillow" is a 220-acre National Historic Landmark, a recipient of the National Medal of Arts, and home to America's longest-running international dance festival.
Why We Need Your Help?
Sending 6 dancers and Stephanie to the Berkshires in Western Massachusetts will exceed the honorarium provided by Jacob’s Pillow.
The total budget for the project is $9,650.
This includes expenses for:
- Rehearsal space
- Airfare and Van rental
- Airbnb rental
- Meal expenses
And, most importantly, compensation and performance stipends for the six dancers.
Raising $5,500 through this campaign will help us make a significant dent in these expenses.
About Stephanie
Over eleven years of award-winning works, Chicago-based choreographer Stephanie Martinez moves her audiences along a journey guided by the kinetic momentum of her work. With original creations for Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Charlotte Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Eugene Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Ballet Memphis, Kansas City Ballet, and National Choreographers Initiative among others, Martinez’s versatility expands the boundaries of contemporary ballet movement. Martinez has created over 60 ballets on companies and collegiate programs across the country. In 2010, Martinez assisted Broadway legend Ann Reinking in setting the Fosse Trilogy, and in 2015 was awarded Joffrey Ballet’s “Winning Works: Choreographers of Color” commission and the Chicago 3Arts Award in recognition for her work as a female artist of color. More recently, Martinez was awarded an NEA grant for her premiere Bliss! at Joffrey Ballet. Designated “a chameleon” of choreography by the Chicago Tribune, Martinez’s psychologically revelatory works challenge the viewer’s notion of what’s possible.
Please show your support of Stephanie and her artists by donating to this project!
We'd love to extend our gratitude for your support with the following:
$20: Personalized "Thank You" note from Stephanie and the dancers
$100: Invitation to join a private Facebook LIVE behind-the-scenes rehearsal
$500: Invitation to join a private rehearsal in-person in NYC, May 2020
$1000: Dinner with Stephanie in NYC and an invitation to join a private rehearsal in-person, May 2020