The Pilobolus Five Senses Ball Leads Up to the Festival
Pilobolus, that almost other-worldly dance company whose home base is in Washington, Conn., has put on summer balls since 2004. But this one, on Saturday, July 21, was different. It was the launch of something new: the company’s field, built by Stephanie and Tim Ingrassia for the 5 Senses Festival (weekends, July 27-Aug. 11), complete with meditation silo, Mark Mennin-designed amphitheater, campfire circle and some pretty nice bathrooms. Guests enjoyed drinks and hors d’oeuvres on the hillside, and, eyes covered with the sleeping masks provided, listened to violinist Simone Porter perform a portion of a Bach sonata. Masks off, they watched the Pilobolus dancers, as eyes, cavort on the stage. Two senses exercised, guests entered the tent to enjoy a sumptuous meal created by Chef Joel Viehland. Post-dinner, the dancers performed an excerpt from their piece “Branches” outside illuminated by firelight. Then the guests got a chance to practice their moves at the dance party featuring live music from the Baja California Border band.
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