Classes and Workshops

Explore a vibrant range of classes and workshops at Jacob’s Pillow, designed for various ages and experience levels, where everyone can learn, move, and be inspired!

Summer 2025 Classes and Workshops

Morning Classes

Tuesdays–Fridays, June 24–August 22, 9-10am

A variety of in-person dance and movement classes open to participants of all experience levels, including beginners, ages 16+.

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Workshops with Festival Artists

Sundays, June 29–August 24, 10-11:30am

Workshops with Festival Artists offer unique experiences for movers to explore repertory, genres, and techniques from leading dance artists.

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Family Music and Dance

Select Sundays: July 6, 20 & August 3, 17, 11am-12pm

Sandy Russell, a cherished teacher with over 20 years of experience in the Berkshires, offers a musical movement class for the whole family.

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Dance to the African Drums: A Family Experience

Select Sundays: June 29, July 13, 27 & August 10, 24, 11am-12pm

Join artist Noel Staples-Freeman for a joyful West African dance class for families! Explore the vibrant rhythms and movement of West African culture while connecting with each other through dance.

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Participants of diverse ages and backgrounds are actively engaged in a dance class in a large Church dance studio with arched windows and wooden floors. The dance instructor stands in the forefront wearing a white headscarf, white Contra-Tiempo t-shirt, and gray pants while striking a pose.

Pittsfield Workshop Residency: Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience

Thursday, June 12—Sunday, June 15

Jacob’s Pillow welcomes Sekou McMiller’s Afro Latin Jazz and Soul Experience to Pittsfield for a multi-day community residency with movement workshops, listening sessions, and dance parties.

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