Jerome Robbins Foundation's New Essential Works (NEW) In October 2009, Helen was one of the first choreographers chosen to receive funding for a new ballet.
New Premiere for Boston Ballet – Spring 2011
Boston Ballet –Tsukiyo, October 22, 2009 Read the review
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet –Trace, February 12, 2010
Royal Ballet of Flanders –Reign, March 19, 2010 Read the review
Oklahoma City Ballet –Zephyrus, April 23, 2010 Read the review
Ballet West – But Never Doubt I Love, May 21, 2010
Master’s Degree – Hollins University, 2010/2011
Harvard Dance Talk – Tsukiyo showing & discussion, October
Royal Ballet of Flanders, director, Kathryn Bennetts, received The Laurence Olivier Award 2008, for the performance Impressing the Czar, William Forsythe, at London’s Sadler’s Wells Theater. Helen guest starred in the London production.
The Hub Review – The Best of 2008, by Thomas Garvey. The Boston Ballet had an exceptionally strong season last spring…they presented four premieres by young choreographers, …the strongest of which was Helen Pickett's Eventide.
The Boston Ballet - EVENTIDE - Premiered,
March 6, 2008, Boston,
MA.
Read
the NY Times review
Helen was featured as one of Dance Magazine's 25 to Watch, in the January 2007 issue.
Helen is a founding member of The Rufus Corporation, director, Eve Sussman. Art films include: 89 Seconds at Alcazar and Rape of the Sabine Women.
Helen plays Burlesque Dancer Sally Rand in Spectropia, directed by Toni Dove.