Master Class with Jacoby Pruitt

This event will run from 12–2 p.m. at the Meany Center Department of Dance, Studio 267. Open to the public. Registration required, space is limited. Reserve your spot

Join us for a master class led by Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company member Jacoby Pruitt. This class emphasizes rigor, subtlety and musicality, cultivating a responsive, “thinking” mover grounded in curiosity and intention.

The class will begin with floor work informed by yoga and somatic practices, followed by a blend of set material and improvisation. These investigations will culminate in detailed phrase work inspired by, and at times drawn directly from, the repertory of Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company. The class will build deep kinesthetic awareness with focused attention to weight, gravity and momentum.

Please wear tennis shoes and comfortable clothes you can move in. 

We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Please include accommodation requests when registering.

About the Instructor

Jacoby Pruitt began his training at New World School of the Arts in Miami and is a graduate of NYU Tisch School of the Arts. A recipient of the Martha Hill Dance Fund’s Young Professional Award, he has performed with Ailey II, Company XIV, Sean Curran Company, and the Metropolitan Opera Ballet. His film and television credits include Good Morning America, Comedy Central’s Alternatino, and the film adaptation of In the Heights. Jacoby joined the Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company in 2021.