JUMATATU M. POE AND JERMONE DONTE BEACHAM PRESENT J-SETTE PERFORMANCE ON THE PILLOW GROUNDS Aug. 13, 2021 – (BECKET, Mass.) – After more than a year of isolation with various forms of virtual and socially distant performances, dancers from three major ballet companies from across the United States will take…
Aug. 5, 2021 – (BECKET, Mass.) – For the first time in over 20 years, STREB Extreme Action Company returns to Jacob’s Pillow from Aug. 18-22, bringing bravery and sheer athleticism to the Henry J. Leir Stage. The company will revisit a number of its early works, including a collection…
July 29, 2021 – (BECKET, Mass.) – Internationally recognized Black American Social Dance Tradition-Bearer, LaTasha Barnes, presents The Jazz Continuum this week at Jacob’s Pillow. This new work centers Jazz music and dance as the foundation of globally-celebrated dance forms like House, Hip-Hop, Waacking, Jazz, and Lindy Hop that are…
Branché – Cirque Barcode, Acting for Climate Montréal Sat, Aug 7, 2021 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM PS21 Open-Air Pavilion Theater, 2980 New York 66, Chatham, NY Branché, by Cirque Barcode and Acting for Climate Montreal, is spectacular celebration of nature and the power of community. Presented by PS21 among…
July 22, 2021 – (BECKET, Mass.) – Dallas Black Dance Theatre, the oldest and largest continuously operating professional dance company in Dallas, makes its Jacob’s Pillow debut in the sixth week of Festival 2021 on the Henry J. Leir Stage. From Aug. 4-8, the company will perform a Pillow-commissioned world…
July 14, 2021 – (BECKET, Mass.) Jacob’s Pillow presents the world premiere of a new work by legendary club dancer Archie Burnett entitled Life Encounters on the Henry J. Leir Stage from July 28 – August 1. Life Encounters explores New York City Club Dance styles through treasured memories from…
Jacob’s Pillow On The Road Across Berkshire County | July 31 – August 1; August 7-8 | FREE Free Pillow Pop-Up Performances across Berkshire County. Pack a blanket or your favorite outdoor chair, invite your family and friends, and bring a snack to enjoy this 45 minute pop-up performance in…
July 9, 2021 – (BECKET, Mass.) – Jacob’s Pillow presents Brian Brooks / Moving Company on the Henry J. Leir Stage and in a site-specific performance, utilizing augmented reality technology, from July 21-25. The company will perform Closing Distance, which premiered before the pandemic and has not been performed since, on…
