Ricardo Viviani and Elizabeth Zengara
in a duet by Igal Perry (Peridance NYC)
…”Mr. Perry moves his 12 dancers about the tiny space impressively, giving them big jumps – crisply executed -and runs for a note of urgency.” Jennifer Dunning
…”A delicate, flowing measure was peformed by Elizabeth Zengara, well-partnered by Ricardo Viviani”
In 1981 I got a scholarship to study at The Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival and School.
Jacob’s Pillow is a very special place. The school is a summer camp; the students live in cabins scattered around the woods of the Berkshire Mountains. The program includes an intensive dance education with 5 dance classes per day. The scholarship program also includes work on the many skills needed for running a dance performance: this way the students are also involved in the performances presented at the Dance Festival.
“The Pillow” first introduced me to Bessie Schönberg, Liz Thompson, Manuel Alum, Bill Irwin, the Kathakali Dance of India and so many other people.
”Bessie Schönberg, who heads our choreography department was most impressed with Ricardo’s sense of invention.”
Liz Thompson, Artistic Director
