DELve into the Dance Education Laboratory

Calling all dance educators, college dance students, classroom teachers & professional dancers, immerse yourself in the Pillow's retreat-like atmosphere while learning the DEL model of dance education.

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Witness dance in the making

The 2018-19 Pillow Lab season includes 12 residencies, bringing artists from around the U.S. and one international company to the Pillow. Give $500 or more to witness dance in the making at the In Process Series at the Pillow Lab!

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Turning Dancers into Artists

The School at Jacob’s Pillow announces 2019 programs in Contemporary Ballet, Flamenco, Contemporary, Tap, Choreography, and Dance Photography.

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Visit us in the Dance Zone, engage in Free workshops & learn the DEL model of dance education!

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Dance with us Year-Round

Visit the Mahaiwe for co-presentations of the Bolshoi Ballet in HD.

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Explore Pillow Picks

Dive into sample Pillow itineraries, feature profiles, and behind-the-scenes exclusives!

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Support Everything You Love

You can make life-changing dance experiences possible for students, artists, and audiences.

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An ever-growing collection of dance videos filmed at Jacob’s Pillow from the 1930s to today.

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Discover the Berkshires

Discover the Berkshires

Expand upon your trip to the Pillow and experience the beauty of the Berkshires — a thriving cultural region filled with historic landmarks, museums, farm-to-table dining, and performing arts venues.

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Opportunities for Artists

Opportunities for Artists

Visionary artists are supported through the Jacob's Pillow Dance Award and the Pillow Lab, while emerging artists can apply to perform at our Inside/Out Series.

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Intent on legitimizing dance in America as an honorable career for men, choreographer and dancer Ted Shawn founded Jacob’s Pillow in 1931.

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“Thousands of people, of all ages, from across the United States and the world, have Jacob’s Pillow to thank for opening their horizons to dance.”

President Barack Obama

awarding Jacob’s Pillow with a 2010 National Medal of Arts

Ted Shawn and His Men Dancers in Dance of the Ages, 1938. Photo: Shapiro Studios

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