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.)
  1. 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
  2. Submit a technique sampler which could include center work, petite allegro, and grande allegro combinations; AND/OR
  3. 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)

Apply Now

Application Fee

• $25 processing fee

Intensive Tuition Fee 

• $375 for Chapman University August 1–3, 2025
  • Intensive programming will begin on Friday, August 1 at 8:30am with an orientation and a full day of classes.
• $295 for Southern Methodist University October 3–5, 2025
  • Intensive programming will begin on Friday, October 3 at 5pm with an orientation and welcome class.
• Limited scholarship assistance may be available. Email [email protected] 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 two weeks prior to program start.
  • Please contact [email protected] 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.

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.

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.