The MasterZ at Work Dance Family

A dance collective of fierce young performers from different dance backgrounds, MasterZ at Work ignites the stage with jazz, hip-hop, street jazz, house, African, vogue, and contemporary dance. Led by Black trans femme choreographer Courtney Washington Balenciaga—a legend in the ballroom community—the company creates dances that represent resilience, and which foster community in under-resourced areas of Brooklyn. Always “irrepressible” and “crowd-pleasing” ("The Dance Enthusiast"), the company wowed the Pillow audiences last year, and 2024 marks their triumphant return performing the Works & Process commissioned "ALL INCLUSIVE" and more. Program: “ALL INCLUSIVE AND MORE;" choreography: Cast; music: Byrell The great, cakes da killa, and Lolita. "SPACE;" choreography; Luis Estevez, Jay Parel, Armani Moore, Brian Starke, Jaquinn Coleman, and Dashaun Peals. Includes introduction by Melanie George and Mid-Show Talk with Courtney Washington Balenciaga moderated Melanie George. This performance was filmed live on July 13, 2024 on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Video by Nel Shelby Productions. Full-length performance films are copyright of Jacob’s Pillow. No part of this video, in whole or in part, may be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, adapted, or otherwise used without prior written authorization from Jacob’s Pillow.