Watch the free livestream encore on Jacob’s Pillow On Demand, for 24 hours only starting Wednesday, August 28 at noon.

Audiences joined us for a livestream presentation of the one-night-only Season Opening Gala performance.

This performance was the culmination of a two-week Contemporary Ballet Program and featured the dancers’ work with Program Director Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, répétiteur Anitra Keegan, and choreographer Silas Farley.

One of the most famous and celebrated companies in the world, The Royal Ballet appeared at Jacob’s Pillow for the first time, as the company’s sole stop in the U.S. in 2024.

A dance collective of fierce young performers from different dance backgrounds, The MasterZ at Work Dance Family ignited the stage with jazz, hip-hop, street jazz, house, African, vogue, and contemporary dance.

This performance was the culmination of the 2024 Contemporary Program, led by Program Director Milton Myers.

Founded and based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Social Tango Project’s mission is to share the social value of dance, celebrating the tango community through live performances, music, and film.

The Dancers of Damelahamid is an Indigenous dance company from the Northwest Coast of British Columbia with a rich history of masked dance.

This performance was the culmination of the 2024 Musical Theatre Program, led by Choreographer/Directors Sekou McMiller, Luis Salgado, and Karla Puno Garcia.