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Jun 24–28

Paul Taylor Dance Company's Maria Ambrose and John Harnage in "Brandenburgs;" Ron Thiele photo

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PERFORMANCES

See a performance on one (or all) of our iconic stages.

View event Paul Taylor Dance Company
Paul Taylor Dance Company in Esplanade; Hisae Aihara photo
Performance

Paul Taylor Dance Company

Called “one of the most exciting, innovative, and delightful dance companies” by The New York Times, Paul Taylor Dance Company will return to Jacob’s Pillow this summer for the first time in seven years to perform a mixed program in the Ted Shawn Theatre that will include "Esplanade" (1975), "Brandenburgs" (1988), and "Company B" (1991).

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Paul Taylor Dance Company in Esplanade; Hisae Aihara photo
View event Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Touch of RED
Shamel Pitts | TRIBE in "Touch of RED;" Studio Aura photo
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Shamel Pitts | TRIBE: Touch of RED

Shamel Pitts and his company TRIBE present "Touch of RED," inspired by the rapid-fire footwork of boxing, the African American jazz dance style Lindy Hop, Gaga movement language, and nightlife culture.

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Shamel Pitts | TRIBE in "Touch of RED;" Studio Aura photo
View event Uppercut Dance Theater
Uppercut Dance Theater in "BENCHED;" Raphael Solholm photo
Performance, Outdoor

Uppercut Dance Theater

In their U.S. debut, Denmark's Uppercut Dance Theater presents "BENCHED," a dynamic and brutally honest tale about life's big—and very small—questions.

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View event The School at Jacob's Pillow: Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble
The School at Jacob's Pillow 2025 Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble; Jamie Kraus photo
Performance, Outdoor

The School at Jacob's Pillow: Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble

Presentations by The School at Jacob’s Pillow Performance Ensembles showcase the work of the next generation of dance artists. This event is the culmination of a two-week Contemporary Ballet Program, featuring original repertoire.

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CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

Take part in a variety of classes and workshops available for different levels of experience.

View event Workshop with Paul Taylor Dance Company
Paul Taylor Dance Company in "Company B;" Ron Thiele photo
Workshop

Workshop with Paul Taylor Dance Company

Join Cathy McCann, Rehearsal Director of Paul Taylor Dance Company, for an educational masterclass exploring the impactful Paul Taylor technique.

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EXHIBITS & ARCHIVES

Dive into a collection of dance, past and present, in the Jacob's Pillow Archives.

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Archives/Norton Owen Reading Room

Open Tuesday through Sunday, noon through final curtain during the Festival

Drop 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. Come lose yourself in the world of dance.


SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS, & TOURS

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IN STUDIO OBSERVATION IN THE SCHOOL

Wednesdays through Fridays, 10:45am-12:15pm and 2:30-4pm

Quiet observation of classes and rehearsals inside the Perles Family Studio will be open on a first come, first served basis. In the case of inclement weather, School observation hours will not be held.


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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.