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Pilobolus

Pilobolus

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An American modern dance company known for making striking shapes with dancers' bodies
  • proper noun
  • /ˈpɪləˌboʊləs/
: Pilobolus
  • Pilobolus's performances often challenge traditional dance conventions, showcasing their signature sculptural movement.
  • Pilobolus Dance

Examples

  • Founded by a group of innovative Dartmouth students, Pilobolus has become a landmark in American modern dance since 1971.

  • According to the Pilobolus press release, UP attempts to demonstrate "that groups are more capable than the sum of their parts by giving a group of untrained strangers tricked-out umbrellas and 60 minutes to create something beautiful and moving."

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  • MIT's Distributed Robotics Laboratory recently teamed up with the modern performance company Pilobolus and premiered "UP: The Umbrella Project" at the PopTech Conference in Camden, Maine.

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  • The Pilobolus dance company has captivated audiences worldwide with its unique blend of humor and acrobatics.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Pilobolus the dance company took its name from the fungus Pilobolus, whose name comes from Greek pilo- 'cap' and -bolus 'to throw'. That helps explain the group's style: dancers seem to 'throw' their bodies into bold, striking shapes on stage.