PillowTalk: Tamara Rojo
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In this PillowTalk moderated by Janine Parker, Tamara Rojo discusses her experiences since becoming Artistic Director of San Francisco Ballet in December 2022. Prior to joining San Francisco Ballet, Rojo was Artistic Director and Lead Principal of London’s English National Ballet for ten and a half years, where she implemented groundbreaking programming earning international accolades. This talk took place on August 8, 2026 in Blake’s Barn at Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.
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