PillowTalk: The Royal Ballet
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As director of one of the world’s most famous and celebrated companies, Kevin O’Hare talked about his desire to bring his dancers to Jacob’s Pillow for the first time, in conversation with Scholar-in-Residence Theresa Ruth Howard. This talk took place on July 6, 2024 in Blake's Barn at Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Video by Nel Shelby Productions.
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