Co-Presentations

Jacob’s Pillow collaborates with Berkshire institutions to co-present performances, residencies, and talks thereby expanding engagement in dance across the region.

Co-Presentation Partners

Berkshire Museum, Pittsfield, MA
Together, Jacob’s Pillow and the Berkshire Museum bring dynamic dance experiences to Pittsfield, including artist residencies, special performances, and community events. This collaboration aims to introduce new audiences to dance and celebrate diverse cultural expressions within the region.

Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center, Great Barrington, MA
Jacob’s Pillow and the Mahaiwe Performing Arts Center partner to enrich the dance experience by providing expert insights through pre-show talks for the Mahaiwe’s HD Dance Broadcasts. This ongoing collaboration helps contextualize dance films for audiences and deepens appreciation of the art form.

MASS MoCA, North Adams, MA
Jacob’s Pillow and MASS MoCA share a longstanding partnership, built on a mutual commitment to artistic innovation and supported by the Irene Hunter Fund for Dance. Since before the museum’s opening, the Pillow has played a significant role in shaping MASS MoCA’s identity as a performing arts venue. This relationship promotes cross-disciplinary projects, broadens dance exposure in the Berkshires, and supports both visual and performing artists in exploring new creative possibilities.

Be on the lookout for more co-presentations in the coming months!

No Rule Is Our Rule with Eiko Otake

February 1, 2025 at MASS MoCA

This moving film is a story of friendship between two independent female artists and the body memories that each carries.

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The Center Will Not Hold with Ephrat Asherie and Michelle Dorrance

February 8, 2025 at MASS MoCA

Born from the short duet “a little room” by Ephrat Asherie and Michelle Dorrance, "The Center Will Not Hold" showcases 11 singular performers deeply rooted in street, club, and vernacular dances.

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DADDYAF with David Roussève

May 3, 2025 at MASS MoCA

Celebrated dance-theater artist David Roussève’s "DaddyAF: Waiting for Peter Pan" is an intimate meditation on life’s purpose, created and performed by a queer African American acutely aware of the finite time he has left on the planet.

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