Your First Look

A special preview of what’s to come. Mark your calendar for these sure-to-sell-out Festival 2020 artists!

Members get earliest access and the best seats

The School at Jacob's Pillow

The School has been instrumental in furthering the careers of dance artists for over 80 years. Learn more about Professional Advancement and Development Programs offered in Summer 2020.

Transforming Dancers into Artists

DELve into Dance Education

Immerse yourself in this two-day intensive course on the DEL Model of Dance Education! For ages 18+ and scholarships available.

Learn more

Explore

The

Pillow
Join the Pillow Community

Visit us in the Dance Zone, engage in Free events & special workshops!

Learn More

#partyatthepillow

Join us in the Perles Family Studio for parties with a focus on the social aspects of dance.

Party with us

Explore Pillow Blogposts

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

Read Pillow Picks

Tune into our Podcast

PillowVoices brings listeners closer to notable dance artists connected with Jacob's Pillow.

Start listening

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

Explore the Collection

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more

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

Learn More About the Pillow’s History

“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

Dance With Us On Social