Dance Theatre: Afro-Latin Immersion

2022 Dance Theatre: Afro-Latin Immersion Application Deadlines & Notifications

Participation Requirements & Policies

Jan 14 at 12am/midnight EST | Early Deadline | $40 processing fee

Deadline Extended:
Mar 11 at 12am/midnight EST | Regular Deadline | $45 processing fee

After Mar 11 at 12am/midnight EST | Rolling Basis* | $50 processing fee

The School at Jacob’s Pillow is continuing to accept and review applications. We are particularly welcoming applications for our Musical Theatre and Dance Theatre: Afro-Latin Immersion programs.

Admittance status will sent by email on a rolling basis if spaces are available.

• Clicking APPLY NOW takes you to Acceptd, our application portal where you will upload materials described below.
• Review the Application Guidelines located there in order to submit a complete and competitive application.
• Before submitting, review your work carefully, as only complete applications are considered for acceptance.
• If you need any assistance, contact school@jacobspillow.org.

Program Application Materials to Upload

1. Audition Video

Footage must be of clear viewing quality and preferably shot within six months, or as recent as possible, prior to submission. Videos shot outside of a studio, perhaps in a home, garage, or other setting are fine. Media-enhanced, highly edited, or promotional type videos are not reviewed. Adjudicators prefer one concise video with a table of contents; multiple videos will be viewed if contents are properly identified. Use one of the following file types to successfully upload your video(s): MP4, M4V, AVI, FLV, MOV, WMV, MPG, MPEG, M2V, MKV, and WEBM.

• Verbal self-introduction, 1 minute maximum
  • Your name and current affiliation
  • Why this program is important for you this year
  • What you are showing on your reel
  • Anything you wish to share about your footage: title/choreographer(s) of performance footage, why footage date not as preferred, etc. Remember, we are looking at who you are as an artist, not where you are performing.
  • One fun fact about yourself. 
•  Technique sampler, 8 minute max
  • Center floor grand pliés, extensions, and balances
  • Across-the-floor progressions with turns, jumps, and leaps
  • Females must be in heels for musical theatre dance portions of video
  • Sing 16 bars of two songs, from standard or contemporary American musical theatre works, using only the microphone on video camera
  • Monologue or spoken word of your choice (1 minute)
• Performance sampler, 8 minute maximum
  • In-studio footage is preferred over performance footage
  • Provide a table of contents, identifying names of works and choreographers for 2-3 variations, improvisations, and/or repertory excerpts
  • In group footage, please identify how viewers will know which dancer to observe
  • Excerpts should demonstrate a range of dynamics, levels, tempos, and styles
  • 30 second freestyle movement, showing your style and specialty

2. Written Statement 500 words or less

• Influences on your current dance work and artistic goals 
• Career aspirations and experiences desired to reach them
• How you envision this program impacting your vision of yourself as an artist

3. Résumé/C.V.

4. Photos

• Headshot (required)
• Dance Shot (optional)

5. If 17 or younger, a Letter of Recommendation and a Reference are required

• Be ready to list the name, title, phone, and email of a dance teacher or artist who has agreed to write a Letter of Recommendation. On receipt of an email from Acceptd on behalf of Jacob’s Pillow, he/she/they should be prepared to address the following:
  • Technical and performance artistry
  • Stamina to participate in rigorous, professional level classes, rehearsals, performances before the public, and evening responsibilities
  • Ability to interact, and live, responsibly as a professional in a diverse artist community
• Be ready to list the name, title, phone, and email of a second dance artist or teacher who can speak about your work with staff if needed.

About Scholarships

• If you are a dependent, all financial information provided must be for your parent/guardian(s).
• U.S. and international dancers are eligible for scholarships. 
• Read Program Fees & Scholarships for program fees, expenses covered by scholarships, amounts distributed, and named scholarship opportunities. 
• The Scholarship Application is easily found within the Program Application. 
• If you need any assistance, contact school@jacobspillow.org.

Scholarship Application Materials To Upload, if applicable

1. Statement of Need – up to 500 words suggested, yet we understand circumstances applicable to your situation may require more than 500 words. 

• Describe your current financial situation and why financial aid is necessary
• Provide clear and accurate information about your current income and/or employment
• List previous scholarships, awards, and/or financial aid received

2. Proof of Income

• Federal Tax Form, 2020 and/or 2021, page one only, for yourself, or your parent/guardian.
• If exempt from filing, or a non-U.S. resident, combine earning statements for July, October, and December 2021 into one PDF document.

3. Support Documentation

• Combine evidence that substantiates your Written Statement of Need into one PDF document. Examples are: child care invoices, debt counseling statements, financial aid records, food stamp registration, hospital invoices, rental agreements, scholarship award copies, tuition payment record, etc.