Community Events and Classes

Morning Classes

Tuesdays - Fridays, June 25 - August 23, 9-10am

A variety of dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+. Class schedule to be announced. Registration is now open!

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Workshops with Festival Artists

Sundays, June 30 - August 25, 10-11:30am

Workshops with Festival Artists offer unique experiences for movers to explore repertory, genres, and techniques from leading dance artists. Registration is now open!

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Public Tours of Jacob's Garden

August 24, 12:30pm

On two summer Saturdays, visitors can tour the garden beds, apiary, rainwater harvesting system, and pollinator meadow of Jacob’s Garden. Join in a brief stretch and moving meditation and contribute to the garden’s health by turning the compost heap. Registration is now open!

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Community Workshops

These events took place on June 28-30, July 24, and August 4.

Community members of all ages explored the varied works of vising artists through movement and conversation.

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DEL at Jacob's Pillow Workshops

These events took place on July 6 and July 21.

DEL at Jacob’s Pillow connects dance educators, college dance students, classroom teachers, and professional dancers to the DEL model of dance education—situated alongside Jacob’s Pillow’s year-round resources as a center for dance research and development.

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Third Annual Du Bois Forum Roundtable & Celebration at Jacob's Pillow

This event took place on July 19.

The third annual gathering of the Du Bois Forum at Jacob's Pillow featured a Du Bois-inspired menu under the stars, designed by James Beard award-winning chef Bryant Terry, author of Black Food and 30+ writers, scholars, and artists from across the country.

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Presentations by the Jacob's Pillow Curriculum in Motion® Institute

This event took place on July 27.

The 2023-24 Jacob’s Pillow Curriculum in Motion® Institute artists presented a series of lively, interactive presentations.

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Eastern Woodlands Homesite

This event took place on August 3.

Andre Strongbearheart Gaines Jr., Creative Director of NO LOOSE BRAIDS, with Tracy Ramos, William SmallEarCoyote Connors, Miguel WanderingTurtle Garate, and Nazario TallHairRedDeer Garate led participants through Eastern Woodlands culture, land use, and living presence through exploration of a traditional Nipmuc homesite.

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Jacob's Pillow On the Road

These events took place on June 7 and August 10

These outdoor dance performances across the Berkshires featured touring and Berkshire-region dance artists.

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Family Music and Dance

These events took place on August 4 and August 11

Sandy Russell, a cherished teacher with over 20 years of experience in the Berkshires, gave participants a taste of the Music Together® program.

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Community Day

This event took place on August 16.

Everyone was invited to this kid-friendly, all-ages Friday afternoon, featuring movement classes as well as dance-themed children’s activities and tours. At 6pm, the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage presented Berkshire-region dance artists.

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