Daily Schedule
"These two weeks have changed and molded my views of dance entirely. I have been inspired, pushed, and encouraged every day."
- Alex Clancy, 2010 Tap Program Participant
2012 School Programs
Audition & Apply
The Experience
Expect to work in the studio with artist faculty 9am-5pm, six days a week,
perform on the outdoor stage each week, and attend Festival events. Sundays begin with Master Classes led by Festival artists; followed by time in town to do laundry and reflect on the week's events.
A sample schedule follows:
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast or optional Community Class (Mon-Fri) |
| 9:00-10:30 | Program Director technique class |
| 10:45-12:15 | Program Director repertory class |
| 12:15-1:15 | Lunch |
| 1:15-1:30 | Director's Welcome: meet Festival artists, scholars, staff, interns, and visiting VIPs (Wed) |
| 1:30-5:00 | Guest Choreographer repertory rehearsal |
| 5:00-6:00 | Dinner |
| 6:15-7:00 | Performances by Festival artists on outdoor stage (Wed-Fri) Presentations by The School on outdoor stage (Sat) |
| 7:30-8:00 | Pre-Performance Talks by Pillow Scholars (Wed-Sun) |
| 8:00 | Usher and see Festival performances (Wed-Sun) |
| 10:00 | Post-Show Talk: choreographers, collaborators, and performers speak about their work, travels, and the field (Thurs & Fri) |
| Later | Cast Parties with Festival supporters, artists, staff, and interns (Sat) Alternatively: rehearse, dance jam, chat, free time, or rest before another full day |