Jacob’s Pillow 360
Workshops & Intensives from
The School at Jacob’s Pillow
The School at Jacob’s Pillow is where dancers and choreographers define and strengthen their artistic voices, while making the connections that advance their work in the field, and is considered one of the most prestigious dance training programs in the world.
360 WORKSHOPS
The School at Jacob’s Pillow 360 Workshops provide pre-professional and early career dancers ages 14+ an opportunity to learn from acclaimed dancers, teachers, and choreographers. Led by Artist Faculty and School Alumni, Jacob’s Pillow 360 Workshops include a movement class and a dialogue session for dancers to ask questions and hear personal Pillow experiences from alumni and faculty. Offered in a diverse selection of styles, 360 Workshops are designed to inspire and connect dancers to the Pillow’s network of established artists in the field. 360 Workshop participation is not required for admittance consideration, though they can serve as a pre-screening informative tool to School Staff and Artist Faculty of possible School applicants. $20 per in-person workshop & $15 per virtual workshop; Pre-registration required.
360 WORKSHOPS IN 2025
2025 locations include Miami, NYC, Boston, Dallas, Atlanta, and Orange, CA, with virtual opportunities. More locations to be announced!
Virtual (Zoom) from The Juilliard School studios
- January 19 | 1 – 2:30pm: Ballet Workshop with Calvin Royal III — Register Here
- January 19 | 3 – 4:30pm: Contemporary Workshop with Andrea Miller (GALLIM) — Register Here
Miami, FL
- January 12 | 1 – 2:30pm: Ballet Workshop with Durante Verzola at New World School of the Arts — Register Here
- January 12| 3:30 – 5pm: Contemporary Workshop with Sean J. Smith at New World School of the Arts — Register Here
Boston, MA
- January 19 | 1:30 – 3pm: Ballet Workshop with Russell Janzen at Boston Conservatory — Register Here
- January 19 | 4 – 5:30pm: Contemporary Workshop with Maleek Washington at Boston Conservatory — Register Here
New York, NY
- February 1 | 1 – 2:30pm: Tap Dance Workshop with Dormeshia at New York Center for Creativity & Dance — Register Here
- February 2 | 1 – 2:30pm: Creating in Jazz Workshop (Artist TBA) at Marymount Manhattan College — Register Here
- February 2 | 3:30 – 5pm: Contemporary Workshop with Milton Myers at Marymount Manhattan College — Register Here
Atlanta, GA
- February 8 | 1 – 2:30pm: Contemporary Workshop with Sean J. Smith at Kennesaw State University — Register Here
- February 8 | 3:30 – 5pm: Tap Dance Workshop with Sterling Harris at Kennesaw State University — Register Here
Dallas, TX
- February 9 | 11:30am – 1pm: Tap Dance Workshop with Sterling Harris at Southern Methodist University — Register Here
- February 9 | 2 – 3:30pm: Contemporary Workshop with Sean J. Smith at Southern Methodist University — Register Here
Orange, CA
- February 23 | 11:30am – 1pm: Contemporary Workshop with Dolly Sfeir at Chapman University — Register Here
- February 23 | 2 – 3:30pm: Tap Dance Workshop with Josette Wiggan at Chapman University — Register Here
Check back soon—more 360 Workshops to be announced!
360 INTENSIVES
In partnership with universities and dance centers, 360 Intensives are designed to introduce dancers to The School Experience by working with renowned Jacob’s Pillow Artist Faculty and Alumni, both in person and virtually from the Perles Family Studio. During the three days, dancers also work with the esteemed faculty of our partner schools. While learning about these highly regarded training centers, dancers will be strengthening their technique in a variety of dance styles, gaining valuable career advice, and being virtually introduced to the Pillow’s world class digital resources. The 360 Intensives are designed for career-aspiring and pre-professional dancers, ages 14 – 18.
360 INTENSIVES IN 2025
The Jacob’s Pillow 360 Intensives will be held in the beautiful dance studios of the partner organizations below:
August 1 – 3 | Orange, CA – in partnership with Chapman University
October 3 – 5 | Dallas, TX – in partnership with Southern Methodist University
TO APPLY (360 INTENSIVES ONLY)
Applications and program fees for the 2025 360 Intensives will be available in late January 2025. Open the sections below for materials needed for a complete application.
The School at Jacob’s Pillow 360 – An Intensive in Partnership with Chapman University
August 1 – 3, 2025
Chapman University’s Department of Dance offers rigorous professional training with high-caliber productions, renowned faculty and guest artists, a new state of the art dance center, and all the benefits of a small liberal arts university.
The BA and BFA degrees focus on equitable and varied training in ballet, jazz, and modern technique supported by tap, hip hop, ballroom, and other forms. Additional curricular strengths include choreography (with more than 100 student works produced annually and 4 performance venues), and dance science and wellness (with courses in somatics, Pilates, yoga, anatomy, and kinesiology). The department is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Dance and ranked as a best college dance program by DanceUS.org.
Faculty are experts in their fields and include world renowned artists Dwight Rhoden and Ido Tadmor. Located in beautiful Orange, California, Chapman frequently hosts guest artist classes, performances, and auditions with LA’s top artists and talent agencies.
The School at Jacob’s Pillow 360 – An Intensive in Partnership with Southern Methodist University
October 3 – 5, 2025
A nationally ranked private university located near the heart of Dallas, SMU is a distinguished center for global research and teaching. The Division of Dance offers professional dance training within the context of a comprehensive liberal arts education. The B.F.A. in dance performance is designed to develop the disciplined, versatile dance artist through a balanced study of ballet, modern and jazz techniques, complemented and reinforced by a broad range of theoretical studies and performance opportunities.
Applications accepted on a rolling basis | $25 processing fee
1. Audition Video
Footage must be of clear viewing quality and preferably shot within six months, or as recent as possible, prior to submission. Media-enhanced, highly edited, or promotional type videos are not reviewed. Please upload your video as a private or unlisted link on YouTube or Vimeo.
- Verbal self-introduction, 1 minute maximum
- Your name and current dance studio/place of training
- Why this program is important for you this year
- What you are showing on your video
- Performance sampler, 2-5 minutes (Please choose at least one of the options below. You are not required to submit all three options.)
- Submit a solo in any genre. Solos may be filmed either on a stage or in a studio–anywhere that the dancer is clear and in focus; AND/OR
- Submit a technique sampler which could include center work, petite allegro, and grande allegro combinations; AND/OR
- Submit 2 combinations or short solo excerpts. Dancers can choose any style/genre.
2. Written Statement 200 words or less
Tell us a bit about your dance goals and how the 360 Intensive will help you work toward them.
3. Training Information or Résumé
Please tell us about your dance school or studio and training background, or submit a resume that includes dance training and performance experience.
4. Photos
- Headshot or School photo (required)
- Dance Shot (optional)
Age Eligibility
Dancers must be between 14 – 18 years of age by the start of the intensive to register and participate in all The School at Jacob’s Pillow 360 Intensives.
Liability Waivers
Participation in any 360 Intensive requires receipt of a legally signed Liability Waiver, located within the application and registration forms upon acceptance.
Participation Requirements
The School’s programs, on campus and at our partner locations, are designed for serious and dedicated upper intermediate to advanced dancers who are exploring dance as a professional career.
- Dancers need to be physically fit for the rigor and intensity required in classes, rehearsals, and performances. This includes having the stamina to be fully active for at least eight hours per day.
- If you are recovering from a recent injury or surgery, you need to recover fully and postpone your participation to a later time. We sincerely want you dancing for the long-term, not the short-term, and lack the facilities and resources for comprehensive recovery and rehabilitation care.
FEES & REFUNDS
Application Fee
- $25 processing fee
Intensive Tuition Fee
- $295 for Southern Methodist University October 4-6, 2024
- Limited scholarship assistance may be available. Email school@jacobspillow.org for additional information.
- 360 Intensive dancers will be required to pay tuition in full to secure your place in the program following acceptance.
- Tuition must be paid in full one week prior to program start.
- Please contact school@jacobspillow.org if you need to arrange a payment plan.
Refund Policy
- Partial refunds are only granted for medical conditions and require a physician’s note for 60% by one week prior to arrival; and none possible thereafter.
Program Policies
- Artist Faculty and Programming are subject to change. Jacob’s Pillow will make every effort to post updates on this website and notify dancers in advance.
- The School at Jacob’s Pillow is authorized under Federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students and encourages and supports diversity in all programs.
- Jacob’s Pillow is committed to offering a safe, caring, sharing, collaborative environment where artistic growth is possible for all.