Jacob's Pillow
Becket, Massachusetts, United States
Jacob's Pillow – Summer Intensive
Age Requirements: 16+
Skill Level Required: Intermediate, Pre-pro
Audition type: In person, Video submission, Invite only
Audition required?: Yes
Event Date(s):
2026 Programs | At the Pillow
Contemporary Ballet | June 14 – 28, 2026
Program Director Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Contemporary | June 29 – July 19, 2026
Choreographer/Directors Emilie Leriche, Omar Román de Jesús, Jermaine Spivey, & Spenser Theberge
Dance as Social Transformation: Kinetic Visioning | July 20 – August 2, 2026
Artist Faculty d. Sabela Grimes and Michele Byrd-McPhee
Musical Theatre | August 3 – 23, 2026
Choreographer/Directors Dominque Kelley, Mayte Natalio, & Luis Salgado
The Ann & Weston Hicks
Choreography Fellowship | August 24 – September 3, 2026
Program Directors Dianne McIntyre & Risa Steinberg
Training Focus: Technique development, Repertoire, Cross-training (multi-style)
Prerequisites: solid modern/contemporary training, proof of age
About
The School at Jacob’s Pillow is a pivotal experience for dance artists to define and develop their distinct artistic voices and form the career-building connections that can best distinguish and advance their work in the field.
Situated in the heart of Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival, the longest-running dance festival in the United States, The School has been instrumental in shaping the careers of dance artists throughout its history. The School is a dance home to artists of all backgrounds, cultures, and orientations, and strives to create a supportive environment that values diversity and respects the inherent worth of each member of its community. Read more about Jacob’s Pillow’s commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) here.