PillowTalk: Celebrating Lourdes Lopez
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After 10 years at the helm of Miami City Ballet, this former New York City Ballet principal reflects on the accomplishments of her past decade and what’s ahead, in conversation with Scholar-in-Residence Theresa Ruth Howard. This PillowTalk was filmed at Jacob's Pillow on August 27, 2022. Video by Nel Shelby Productions. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.
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