Pilobolus Dance Theatre: Trips

Blast off into the Pilobolus multiverse with Trips, a seamless voyage through gravity-defying feats and emotional landscapes. Each piece flows into the next with explosive athleticism, physical poetry, and sly humor, bringing audiences on a trip to infinite realities.

Travels may include stops to:

• Retro-futuristic Flight, a new work inspired by Pilobolus founding member Lee Harris
• The 1991 classic Particle Zoo, with its feral, testosterone-fueled quartet of raw power 
• Lamentation Variations, a kaleidoscopic, tradition-breaking reimagining of Martha Graham’s iconic 1930 solo

Along the way, familiar favorites resurface, including the sensual On the Nature of Things set to Vivaldi adaptations by Michelle DiBucci and Edward Bilous and performed by a trio atop a three-foot-wide plinth; Day Two, the raw psychedelic awakening of the second day of life on Earth, culminating in a water slide bow that makes a splash–literally; and new classic Bloodlines, a women’s duet at the crossroads of intergenerational reciprocity.

The world premiere of Virtuous & Vicious in 2026 will launch into a brand-new dimension set to music by collaborator Luke Styles.

From the skies to the soul to galaxies beyond, Trips isn’t just a series of works—it’s a single, shifting experience led by an intergalactic captain that makes the audience passengers on the journey through Pilobolus.

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.

More details are available here: pilobolus.org/company