Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival, Inc.

Programs: Jacob's Pillow is one of the world's most prestigious arts organizations, home to America's longest running dance festival, a National Historic Landmark, and an incomparable experience for audiences and artists. Every year visitors, dancers, choreographers, composers, teachers, experts, and novices interact, discuss, and explore the art of dance with more than 50 dance companies performing on three Festival stages and more than 200 free performances, talks, tours, events, art and photography exhibits, and more. 



There are activities to fill an entire day. Experience cutting-edge dance from around the world in the Ted Shawn Theatre, America's first theatre built specifically for dance, and the intimate Doris Duke Theatre. Pack or purchase a picnic and watch free performances by emerging artists and the dancers of The School at Jacob's Pillow on Inside/Out, an informal outdoor performance space. Listen to artists and experts discuss dance and related topics in film, media, music, arts, literature, and history at twice-weekly, free PillowTalks. Gain insight through Pre-Show Talks given before every ticketed performance and participate in weekly Post-Show Q&A sessions with artists just after they step offstage. Learn about the Pillow's 78-season history on a free Guided Tour of this National Historic Landmark. Browse the rare treasures of the Archives and explore the touch-screen interactive dance history kiosk. Watch renowned faculty coach emerging professional dancers of The School at Jacob's Pillow or take a dance class yourself. 

Keep in touch with Jacob's Pillow throughout the year on Facebook, Twitter, and view photos from the Pillow on Flickr.