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After more than four decades, Pilobolus has gone from countercultural dance experiment to cultural institution, appearing on Broadway and at the Academy Awards and Olympic ceremonies. Pushing the limits of bodies in motion, a Pilobolus performance unleashes the imagination with gravity-defying athleticism, irreverent humor, and awe-inspiring artistry that wins over audiences from all walks of life.
Come on a transformative journey into the group’s mind-bending multiverse with Trips, a multi-movement show featuring new productions and some of Pilobolus’s best-loved numbers.
This performance is part of the UW-Madison Dance Department’s 100th Anniversary celebration.
About the Artist
Pilobolus’s 50+ years of innovation captivates fans across time and space, embodying the way life changes shape.
Pilobolus, a beacon of innovation in the dance world since 1971, pushes the limits of human physicality to reveal the beauty and power of connected bodies. With a fearless and rebellious spirit rooted in its Dartmouth College origins, Pilobolus captivates audiences through a dynamic blend of athleticism, artistry, and imagination. Their ever-evolving repertoire, created in collaboration with dancers and thinkers from diverse disciplines, has touched hearts and minds worldwide, leaving a lasting imprint on popular culture with over 120 pieces performed across 65 countries. Pilobolus’s shows engage, inspire, and astonish, leaving viewers with a profound sense of connection and wonder.
Pilobolus’s history is rich with accolades and collaborations with some of the world’s most influential minds. Recognized as one of Dance Heritage Coalition’s “Irreplaceable Dance Treasures,” Pilobolus continues to be at the forefront of innovation in the performing arts, a journey chronicled in Robert Pranzatelli’s 2024 book Pilobolus: A Story of Dance and Life, detailing Pilobolus’s rise from a counterculture experiment to a cultural institution.
Pilobolus’s outreach programs extend this creative ethos, welcoming everyone—regardless of age, ability, or experience—to explore the joy of movement and the limitless potential of collaboration through masterclasses, workshops, and other interactive and educational experiences.
>> Pilobolus’s mission is to create, perform, and preserve dances, expand and diversify audiences, and teach dancers, non-dancers, and organizations to harness creative potential.
QUICK FACTS
Featured on: CBS This Morning, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, NBC’s TODAY Show, MTV’s Video Music Awards, The Harry Connick Show, ABC’s The Chew, and the CW Network’s Penn & Teller: Fool Us as well as on Broadway, at The Oscars, and at the Olympic Games
Accolades include: TED Fellowship, Grammy® Award Nomination, Primetime Emmy® Award, Cannes Lion Awards, Helen Hayes Award
By the numbers: 6 dancers, toured 49 US states and 66 countries, 75 brand collaborations, 120+ pieces of rep, 355k followers across Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, 200M+ views on social media, 7500 students taught per year
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Single ticket pricing (starting June 1):
- UW–Madison Students: $15 / $13 / $11
- General Public: $69 / $54 / $x39
- Wisconsin Union Members: $50 / $36 / $15
- Student (any): $20
- Youth (17 and under): $20
Presented by:
Programmed By:
WUD Performing Arts Committee
performingarts@union.wisc.edu
With support from:
National Endowment for the Arts
