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Week 4

Jul 15–19

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham's "White Space;" Carrie Schneider photo

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PERFORMANCES

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

View event A.I.M by Kyle Abraham: White Space
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Performance

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham: White Space

A.I.M by Kyle Abraham will return to the Ted Shawn Theatre with the U.S. premiere of "White Space," a work that creates a charged atmosphere of collision and dialogue between reality and idealism.

Info & Tickets
Jul 15 — 19
Ted Shawn Theatre
Jul 15 — 19
Ted Shawn Theatre
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View event Faye Driscoll: Weathering
Faye Driscoll's "Weathering;" Kevin Monko photo
Performance

Faye Driscoll: Weathering

Hailed as a "startingly original talent" by The New York Times, Faye Driscoll returns to the Pillow to present "Weathering," first developed in a Pillow Lab residency in 2022.

Info & Tickets
Jul 15 — 19
Doris Duke Theatre
Jul 15 — 19
Doris Duke Theatre
Faye Driscoll's "Weathering;" Kevin Monko photo
View event Michela Marino Lerman: Steppin' with "The Kid"
Michela Marino lerman; Lauren Desberg photo
Performance, Outdoor

Michela Marino Lerman: Steppin' with "The Kid"

Award-winning tap dancer Michela Marino Lerman leads an ensemble of tap dancers and musicians in "Steppin’ with "The Kid": A Celebration of Betty Carter," honoring iconic vocalist and one of Lerman's greatest inspirations, Betty Carter.

Info & Tickets
Jul 16 — 17 5:30pm
Henry J. Leir Stage
View event The School at Jacob's Pillow: Contemporary Performance Ensemble
The School at Jacob's Pillow 2025 Contemporary Performance Ensemble; Jamie Kraus photo
Performance, Outdoor

The School at Jacob's Pillow: Contemporary 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 Program, featuring original repertoire.

Info & Tickets
Jul 18 5:30pm
Henry J. Leir Stage

CLASSES & WORKSHOPS

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

View event Workshop with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham
A.I.M White Space Rehearsal Alysia Johnson; photo courtesy of artist.
Workshop

Workshop with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham

Join a workshop with A.I.M by Kyle Abraham to explore postmodern movement, intricate gestures, and signature A.I.M vocabulary.

Info & Tickets
Jul 19 10:00am
Perles Family Studio
View event Modern/Contemporary Morning Classes
2025 Morning Class Contempemporary; Jamie Kraus photo.
Class

Modern/Contemporary Morning Classes

Join a rigorous, joyous contemporary class each Wednesday at Jacob’s Pillow, open to all bodies and movers.

Info & Tickets
Weekly on Wednesday 9:00am
Sommers Studio
View event West African & Spiritual Well-Being Morning Classes
2025 Morning Class West African; Grace Copeland photo.
Class

West African & Spiritual Well-Being Morning Classes

Join a community-centered West African and African diaspora dance class every Thursday at Jacob’s Pillow, open to all levels.

Info & Tickets
Weekly on Thursday 9:00am
Sommers Studio
View event Ballet Morning Classes
2025 Morning Class Ballet; Jamie Kraus.
Class

Ballet Morning Classes

Take an open-level ballet class with Isadora Wolfe, offered every Friday at Jacob’s Pillow throughout the Festival.

Info & Tickets
Weekly on Friday 9:00am
Sommers Studio
View event Family Class Series
2025 Family Music and Dance; Jamie Kraus photo.
Class

Family Class Series

Connect through music and movement in family classes at Jacob’s Pillow, designed to bring all ages together through dance and play.

Info & Tickets
Weekly on Sunday, beginning July 5 11:00am
Sommers Studio

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.

Learn More Explore Dance History Online
Martha Graham: Call to Action

Martha Graham: Call to Action

In tandem with Martha Graham Dance Company's performance run, this exhibit explores Graham's artistic and political voice during the 1930s, curated by former Graham dancer and scholar Oliver Tobin.

Martha Graham in "Immediate Tragedy;" photo courtesy of company
Illuminating the American Experience: Groundbreaking U.S. Women in Dance

Illuminating the American Experience: Groundbreaking U.S. Women in Dance

This exhibit features women whose creative practice illuminates the American experience of their times and reveals new possibilities for the generations who follow.

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Parable of Portals: The Acorn Archives

Parable of Portals: The Acorn Archives

This artist installation by d. Sabela grimes and Meena Murugesan integrates dance, sound, video, sculpture, and emerging technologies.

Parable of Portals; Meena Murugesan photo

SPECIAL EVENTS, TALKS, & TOURS

View event PillowTalk: Kyle Abraham and Faye Driscoll
Kyle Abraham; Grace Katheryn Landefeld photo. Faye Driscoll; Beatrice Borgers photo.
Talk

PillowTalk: Kyle Abraham and Faye Driscoll

Two of the most prolific choreographers working today, Kyle Abraham and Faye Driscoll will share thoughts about their choreographic process, how they make work, and their relationships with audiences.

Info & Tickets
Jul 18 4:00pm
Blake's Barn
View event Public Tours of Campus
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Outdoor, Special Event

Public Tours of Campus

Visitors can learn about the history of Jacob’s Pillow on a free 30-minute guided tour of the National Historic Landmark grounds.

Info & Tickets
Weekly on Friday 4:30pm
Welcome Center
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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.

ON JACOB'S PILLOW LIVE

Take part in the Festival from wherever you are in the world.

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

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

Saturday, July 18 at 5:30pm ET

The School at Jacob's Pillow 2025 Contemporary Performance Ensemble; Jamie Kraus photo
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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.

Visit the Pillow
Box Office

Box Office

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Membership

Membership

Jacob's Pillow Members have special perks

Audience at an outdoor performance; Jamie Kraus photo
Food & Drink

Food & Drink

Enjoy outdoor food, drink, and merriment

Picnics at the Pillow; Noor Eemaan Jaffery photo
Campus Accessibility

Campus Accessibility

We’re committed to making every visit welcoming, accessible, and enjoyable

Nature Walk; Cherylynn Tsushima photo
The Pillow Store

The Pillow Store

Explore Pillow merchandise

Pillow Store Inventory; Becca Oviatt photo
Self-Guided Tour

Self-Guided Tour

Learn more about the history of our grounds

Campus Grounds; Christopher Duggan photo