Contemporary Ballet

DEADLINES & FEES

2020 Application Deadlines & Notifications
January 17 at Noon EST Early Application Deadline, Round I | $15 processing fee
February 14 at Noon EST Early Application Deadline, Round II | $30 processing fee
April 22 at 11:59pm EDT Extended Regular Deadline | $45 processing fee

Admittance status notifications are being sent as of May 1 by email. Acceptances are being sent first for all programs and will be followed by sending other notifications. Thank you for your patience. We are sending all notifications on a rolling basis.

Program Tuition Fee | $1,500
The two-week tuition fee includes tuition, onsite room and board, free admission to Festival performances and events, and ground transportation from Lee, MA to Jacob’s Pillow in Becket, MA. Each year up to 80% of accepted dancers receive Jacob’s Pillow Scholarships to make their attendance possible.

Jacob’s Pillow School Sponsors and Supporters make it possible to charge $750/week; far below the actual program cost of more than $5,000. If accepted, we will ask you to join us in letting these friends of The School at Jacob’s Pillow know how grateful we are for their support.

APPLICATION MATERIALS
Be prepared to upload the following materials into the Program Application

1. Audition Video

• • Video material should be in the ballet genre.
  • Footage: Must be of clear viewing quality and shot no more than six months prior to submission. Media-enhanced, highly edited, or promotional-type videos will not be reviewed.
  • Adjudicators prefer one concise video with a table of contents; multiple videos will be viewed if contents are properly identified.
  • Passwords: To expedite the review process, no passwords preferred. If you need to use passwords, please have the same password for all video uploads.
  • URL Uploads: 1) Please upload only one video link per field. 2) After uploading a URL link and password, test it. If the link fails to open, your application cannot be reviewed. 3) Keeping your link(s) accessible until the program start date will ensure you can be re-considered for acceptance if waitlisted.

  A. Verbal self-introduction, 1 minute maximum
  B. Technique sampler, 8 minute maximum. Females must be in pointe shoes

  • Center floor: include grand pliés, ronds de jambe, extensions, and balances
  • Across-the-floor progressions: include a waltz, turns, jumps, and leaps
  • Adagio, pirouettes, petit and grand allegro required
  • Males must include tour en l’air

  C. Performance sampler, 10 minute maximum

  • In-studio footage is preferred over performance footage
  • If performance or group footage, identify who adjudicators are to view
  • Identify names of works and choreographers for
    • 2-3 classical variations or repertory excerpts
    • 1 contemporary ballet improvisation or variation
  • Excerpts should demonstrate a range of dynamics, levels, tempos, and styles

  2. Written Statement
  In 1000 words or less, please share your:

• • 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

  • First arabesque, women should be on pointe
  • Headshot

  5. If 17 or younger, a Letter of Recommendation and a Reference are required
  Upload into Program Application when requested or postmark by your Application Deadline to School Director, The School at Jacob’s Pillow, 358 George Carter Rd, Becket, MA 01223

  A. Please request a letter from one current teacher, describing

• • Technical and performance artistry
  • Stamina to participate in rigorous, professional level schedule of classes, rehearsals, performances, and evening responsibilities
  • Ability to live and interact responsibly as a professional in a diverse artist community

  B. List name, title, phone, and email from a second dance artist or teacher who can speak about your work into the Program Application when requested.
  6. Scholarship Instructions

   

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