Portland observer. (Portland, Or.) 1970-current, April 20, 2005, Page 16, Image 16

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Superhuman Dance
Mixing modem dance
with superhuman athleticism,
innovative humor and intense
em otion is som ething that
comes naturally to the cast
of the Pilobolus Dance
Theatre.
It started in a
Dartmouth Col­
lege dance class
in 1971 with a clear
desire to make something new. Thirty-four
years later, this highly unusual company of six
dancers, led by four artistic directors, has
created a world-acclaimed ensemble that
is remarkable for its unique weight­
sharing approach to partnering and
collaborative choreographic process.
Pilobolus will bring four thrilling
works, including theirnewest piece
“Megawatt” to Portland W ednes­
day, April 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the
Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. The
performance will conclude the current season for
WhiteBird sponsored dance events.
Named after Pilobolus, a phototropic zygomycete
that is a sun-loving fungus growing in barnyards
and pastures, Pilobolus Dance Theatre has be-
The Pilobolus Dance
Theatre prides itself on
athletic movements in
their quartet of
performances coming
to Portland.
M odem dance
m ixes with innovative
athleticism
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come a major force in dance renowned for its
startling mix of humor and invention.
Acclaimed on both the American and
international stage, Pilobolus has toured ex­
tensively in the United States as well as in
Central and South America, the Middle East,
Far East, Russia and Europe.
‘She’s Mine’ Hits Airwaves
Portland's Super Producer Bosko and Cool Nutz’s latest
single “She’s Mine” was recently added to rotation on
Portland’s KXJM Jammin 95.5. The single is the follow up
to first hit “That Fire” from the album with the same title, |
which is in stores now.
The album features some of the hottest names in hip-hop
with appearances from Lil Jon, E-40, DMX, Truth Hurts, BG, 3
and more.
If you aren’t familiar with Bosko, you might have heard his I
signature talkbox on the Grammy winning album “College
Dropout” from Kanye West. Bosko has been hard at work,
and it shows in the quality craftsmanship of “That Fire”.
You can catch Bosko live on April 28 alongside artists
Trillville and special guests at The Roseland Theater.
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