The School at Jacob's Pillow
A CAREER-ADVANCING SUMMER AWAITS YOU
The School at Jacob's Pillow is where dance artists evolve their distinct artistic voices while forming career connections that advance their work in the field.
Applications are now open for summer 2026!
Click "Programs at the Pillow" and discover what it means to live and dance at the longest-running dance festival in the country.
PROGRAMS AT THE PILLOW
Explore our pre-professional and professional training programs on our Massachusetts campus.
PROGRAMS AROUND THE COUNTRY
Discover Jacob's Pillow 360, a series of Intensives and Workshops at partner locations across the nation.
THE SCHOOL EXPERIENCE
The School runs concurrent with the summer Festival—putting dancers in the thick of the action. School dancers study, perform, and attend events, all while building life-long career relationships in an idyllic campus setting.
ALUMNI OF THE SCHOOL
The legacy of The School at Jacob’s Pillow lives on through alumni shaping the future of the field. Jacob's Pillow is proud to have an extensive network of Alumni across the globe. If you're an alum of The School at Jacob's Pillow, connect with us today!
SUPPORT THE SCHOOL
The School at Jacob’s Pillow is revered for its inspiring young dancers and renowned teachers. School Sponsors can connect to these dancers and spur them forward as artists and artist citizens as they shape the dance field of tomorrow.
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