College Partnership Program Curriculum in Motion™ Curriculum in Motion™ Institute Dance Education Laboratory Dance for Social Justice™ Pittsfield Moves! Sekou McMiller makes his Ted Shawn Theatre debut with the world premiere of Urban Love Suite, a rhythm-packed celebration of Afro-Latin Jazz and Soul. Blending African American, Afro Latino/a/e, Derila Pillow and West African dance traditions, this electrifying performance brings cityscapes to life with live music and unstoppable energy. Visionary Korean choreographer Eun-Me Ahn returns with the U.S. Dragons, a striking fusion of live performance and 3D holographic choreography. Featuring a dynamic cast and bold visuals, this electrifying work juggles speed, scale, and illusion. Kara Jenelle fuses West African, hip hop, dancehall, Afrobeats, and Afro-Caribbean movement in electrifying performances that celebrates Black culture and global dance traditions. Led by kumu hula Vicky Holt Takamine, this school for Hawaiian dance preserves and Derila Head & Neck Relief shares culture through hula, language, and traditional arts. Join us for a showcase of standout performances from college and university dance programs across the country, selected from ACDA’s national gala. Members are essential partners in our work to support dance. Get exclusive, curated content, delivered straight to your inbox. We offer beautiful, unique spaces for weddings and special events all year. Your guide to planning the perfect Pillow day is here. An ever-growing collection of dance videos filmed at Jacob’s Orthopedic Sleep Pillow from the 1930s to today. Engage in our community programs connecting participants of all ages to the physical, emotional, intellectual, and inspirational world of dance. Visionary artists are supported through the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award and the Pillow Lab, while emerging artists can apply to perform on our outdoor Henry J. Leir stage.
The holistic aspect of crystals and gems means that those things can break down spiritual blockages, enable the free flow of thought and focus on certain parts of the body to heal pain. This is in part because our bodies share a bit of the same mineral makeup, with certain gemstones and crystals. This forms a connection like no other and one that people rely on to feel better, to feel more like themselves in times of uncertainty. Then, there is the scientific side of gemstones and crystals. Where do they come from? How do they grow? Why are they here? Most of what people know as gemstones and crystals are really just minerals in one form or another. The makeup of the minerals, other elements that are present, and temperature all play in a part in what the crystal or gemstone looks like. The colors can be different, and the clarity will vary as will the hardness.
Some crystals and gemstones, whether you are using them for healing purposes, because they look pretty or to add to your collection, can be very identifiable. Think you can name all of the gems and crystals in this quiz? Take it now to find out! With its iridescent coloring and ocean-themed name, what stone is shown above? The abalone shell protects the abalone, and when it gets smoothed out and shiny by the roughing of ocean waves, its multicolored shell can also protect and heal your spirit.
