Pilobolus, a pillar of modern dance theatre headquartered in Washington, CT, will host its annual community event, Pilobolus Day, on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 1:30 - 5 PM at Shepaug Valley High School. The rain or shine event invites attendees of all ages to revel in the joy of dance, movement, creativity, and collaboration. The event is $15 for adults and free for children under 18.
This year’s event features a performance of the new interactive show Flight School. Based on and incorporating Flight, a work inspired by original Pilobolus dancer and pilot Lee Harris, audience members will take to the skies and participate in an inspiring, lively performance about the importance of perseverance.
Following the show, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in one of three movement workshops led by Pilobolus Teaching Artists:
- Connecting with Balance, designed to help older adults move better, feel steadier, and live more fully—no dance experience needed!
- Alphabet Workshop, for kids ages 6-12 and their parents/guardians to explore the magic of letters, shapes, and bodies in motion.
- Pilobolus Dance Workshop, an inclusive intergenerational workshop designed to break barriers and build community for participants aged 13-113.
The day will begin with a soft start featuring lawn games and treats.
Proceeds from Pilobolus Day support bringing Pilobolus’s movement education programs to CT schools, including performances, in-school workshops, and residencies. Pilobolus Day is supported by a growing list of sponsors, including LesserEvil, The James R. Dougherty, Jr. Foundation, and Fat City Screen Printing and Embroidery. If you would like to become a sponsor, email info@pilobolus.org.
To purchase tickets, visit pilobolus.org/pd2025.
About Pilobolus
Pilobolus has tested the limits of human physicality to explore the beauty and power of connected bodies since being founded at Dartmouth College in 1971. Pilobolus has performed on Broadway, at The Oscars, and the Olympics, and created over 160 dance works. The mission of Pilobolus is to create, perform, and preserve dance, expand and diversify audiences, and teach dancers, non-dancers, and organizations to harness creative and collaborative potential through the joy of movement. Visit pilobolus.org for more information.
