BU's Conversations in the Arts and Ideas Presents An Evening with Bill T. Jones

Jones to Speak About his Life and Work

  • By: Nicholas Parker

Promotional poster for BU’s Conversations in the Arts and Ideas event titled “An Evening with Bill T. Jones.” The event occurred virtually on March 2, 2022 at 7pm in the Tsai Performance Center. The event was free and open to the public but a reservation was required to ensure a seat. The poster includes a picture of Bill T. Jones and an event description that reads: “The renowned choreographer, director, and dancer Bill T. Jones joins Professor Louis Chude-Sokei for a public conversation about his life and work.” The event was sponsored by the BU Center for the Humanities, Kilachand Honors College, Office of the Provost, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, BU Arts Initiative, NEH Distinguished Teaching Professorship, CAS Core Curriculum, Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies, and Dean of the College of Fine Arts.

This event is now SOLD OUT.

On March 2, at the Tsai Performing Arts Center, the renowned choreographer, director, and dancer Bill T. Jones joins Professor Louis Chude-Sokei for a public conversation about his life and work. Bill T. Jones is recognized for his contributions as a dancer and choreographer. Renowned for provocative performances that blend an eclectic mix of modern and traditional dance, Mr. Jones creates works that challenge us to confront tough subjects and inspire us to greater heights. Artistic director of New York Live Arts and artistic director/co-founder of the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Bill T. Jones has received major honors ranging from a 1994 MacArthur “Genius” Award to Kennedy Center Honors in 2010. Jones was honored with the 2014 Doris Duke Award, recognized as Officier de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government in 2010, inducted into the American Academy of Arts & Sciences in 2009, and named “An Irreplaceable Dance Treasure” by the Dance Heritage Coalition in 2000. He is a two-time Tony Award recipient for Best Choreography for FELA! and Spring Awakening and received an Obie Award for Spring Awakening’s off-Broadway run. His choreography for the off-Broadway production of The Seven earned him a 2006 Lucille Lortel Award.

Admission is free and open to the public; a reservation at Eventbrite is required.

This event is sponsored by the Boston University Center for the Humanities, Kilachand Honors College, Office of the Provost, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences, BU Arts Initiative, NEH Distinguished Teaching Professorship, CAS Core Curriculum, Elie Wiesel Center for Jewish Studies, and Dean of the College of Fine Arts.

BU Today also featured an interview with Jones and Professor Chude-Sokei earlier today.

Additional details may be found on the event page.

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