Youth America Grand Prix: Fresh Voices in Ballet
Fresh Voices in Dance showcases the next generation of choreographic talent emerging from the ballet world. Following a global search, Youth America Grand Prix selected six inaugural fellowship recipients to create original works that will receive their world premieres at Jacob's Pillow: Ashley Davis, William Dugan, Manoela Gonçalves, Gabriel Lorena, Abdiel Figueroa Reyes, and Pillow Alum My'Kal Stromile. The program marks the first-ever public presentation of work developed through Youth America Grand Prix’s groundbreaking new choreographic fellowship initiative.
About Youth America Grand Prix
Founded in 1999, Youth America Grand Prix is the world's largest ballet scholarship organization and a leading force in identifying and nurturing emerging dance talent. Over the course of its history, the organization has helped launch the careers of countless artists who have gone on to shape the field, including acclaimed choreographers and performers such as Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, and Tiler Peck.
Building on its longstanding commitment to artistic development, Youth America Grand Prix established the Marcella Hymowitz Creative Fellowship for Choreography to support the next generation of dance makers emerging from the ballet world. Made possible through a generous gift from Gregg Hymowitz, the fellowship provides rising choreographers with a dedicated creative laboratory to develop innovative new work. Fresh Voices in Dance presented at Jacob’s Pillow will mark the first public presentation of works created through this initiative.
Show Information
Expected run time
90 minutes (including 15 minute intermission)
Additional Information
Pillow debut
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FAQ
While the full Pillow Store will not be open during our fall performances, a small pop-up Pillow Shop will be available in the theater lobby before each performance. Browse a selection of Jacob’s Pillow merchandise and take home a memento to remember your visit.
When purchasing tickets, you can choose either Will Call or Digital Ticket Delivery. If you selected Will Call, your printed tickets will be available for pickup at the Box Office window of the Doris Duke Theatre on the day of your performance. Digital tickets are delivered through Jacob’s Pillow’s secure True Tickets system, allowing you to access, share, and scan your tickets directly from your phone. Click here to learn more about digital tickets, or access your purchased tickets in your ticket portal here.
In addition to performances, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your visit to Jacob’s Pillow. Take a stroll through our scenic campus and enjoy the beauty of the Berkshires in the fall, explore dance history in the Archives in Blake's Barn, or bring your own picnic to enjoy on the grounds before a performance. For more Visitor FAQs, click here.
For additional information about planning your visit, please explore our helpful online resources. Visit the Box Office page for ticketing policies and services, the Visitor FAQ page for answers to common questions, the Directions & Travel page for transportation and parking information, and the Visit Jacob’s Pillow page for a complete overview of the campus and visitor experience.
TALKS
Pre-Show Talks
30 minutes before each performance
Gain insight into the performance you are about to see with a free 15-minute Pre-Show Talk. All Pre-Show Talks for this performance will be presented in the Doris Duke Theatre's Jameson Family Lobby.
Post-Show Talks
Immediately following the Saturday evening performance
Participate in a free question & answer session with the artists just after they step off stage. Ticket-holders are invited to stay immediately after the show in order to enjoy the Post-Show Talk.
Visit the Archives/Norton Owen Reading Room
Open during Fall Performances
Friday: 5:30pm – 1 hour post show
Saturday: 12pm – 1 hour post show, 5:30pm – 1 hour post show
Sunday: 2pm – 1 hour post show
Step into a relaxed space to browse books, watch archival videos, explore historic programs and photographs, and find treasures from the Stephan Driscoll Collection in our newly added Special Collections Room.
EXPLORE CONTENT
Ballet: Is It or Isn't It?
Read the interactive essay by Maura Keefe on Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive
Ballet Coast to Coast
Watch the curated playlist on Jacob's Pillow Dance Interactive
Doug Varone and Dancers
October 23 – 25, 2026 | Doris Duke Theatre
Celebrating their 40th anniversary, Doug Varone and Dancers is known for creating work that is kinetically thrilling and emotionally resonant.
GRAB A REFRESHMENT AND TAKE IN THE VIEWS
The Pillow Pub and Café are closed this Fall. You can still enjoy a beverage and light snack from the Doris Duke Theatre Bar, open before and after performances. Take your drink for a stroll around campus and soak in the crisp fall air and beautiful Berkshire scenery.
PLAN YOUR VISIT
Jacob's Pillow is located in the Berkshire Hills of Western Massachusetts in the town of Becket. The 225-acre National Historic Landmark is within easy driving distance of Boston, New York, Albany, Burlington, and Hartford.
Campus Accessibility
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