PillowTalk: Iain Webb

Under Iain Webb’s leadership as artistic director, the Sarasota Ballet has performed over 185 ballets including 55 world premieres and 13 American premieres featuring choreographers such as Sir Frederick Ashton, Jessica Lang, Christopher Wheeldon, and Twyla Tharp. In this PillowTalk moderated by Pillow Scholar-in-Residence Janine Parker, Webb shared his thoughts and inspirations for animating ballet today. This talk took place on Saturday, July 19, 2025 in Blake's Barn at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.