Expect to work in the studio with artist faculty 9am to 5pm, six days per week. 
Dancers perform weekly for Pillow audiences, study in the Archives and attend Festival performances, master classes, artist discussions and cast parties. Schedules vary slightly to meet the professional standards and curricular needs of each program, but generally run as outlined below.

  • 8:00-9:00am Breakfast or Community ballet/modern/Pilates/yoga class (varies daily, Mon-Thurs)
  • 9:00-10:30am Technique class with Program Director
  • 10:45-12:15am Repertory class with Program Director
  • 12:15-1:15pm Campus lunch hour for artists, faculty, staff and interns
  • 1:15-1:30pm Executive Director's Welcome: meet performers, faculty and visiting VIPs (Wed)
  • 1:30-2:00pm Seminars, lectures or Archives study to learn about faculty, related program topics, Pillow history and Festival artists
  • 2:15-5:00pm Repertory rehearsal with Guest Artist Faculty
  • 5:00-6:00pm Dinner in Stone Dining Room or picnic at the outdoor stage
  • 6:30-7:20pm Outdoor performances by Festival artists (Wed-Fri)
  • 6:30-7:20pm Outdoor presentations by The School (Sat)
  • 7:30-8:00pm Pre-Performance Talks by Scholars-in-Residence, held at both theaters
  • 8:00pm Festival performances, Archives study or free time (Mon-Sun)
  • 10:00pm Post-Show Talk: choreographers, collaborators and performing artists speak about their work, travels and the dance field (weekly)
Later... Rehearse or dance jam (studios open 24/7), chat or rest before another full day.
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