Observe The School

See The School’s Dancers In Studio and On Stage

Observing dancers of The School at work together and attending their informal presentations have been cherished activities at the Pillow for many generations. Take a peek into classes and rehearsals during in-studio observation hours, reserve a seat to watch informal studio showings, and book a ticket to see the dancers perform on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage.

In Studio Pause in the Process Showings

Select Saturdays: July 5, July 12, August 2, August 9 from 1-1:45pm; July 26 from 8:30-9:15pm
In-person in the Perles Family Studio and on Instagram Live

On select Saturdays, join Artist Faculty and School dancers for informal sharings of their work in the studio together. Seating is limited in the Perles Family Studio; priority entry given to visitors who pre-register online. To view select showings on Instagram Live, follow Jacob’s Pillow on Instagram at @jacobspillow.

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Performance Ensembles On Stage

A group of ballet dancers dressed in white perform in a dance studio with white flooring and a black curtain in the background. The dancers face various directions with their arms extended gracefully to the side and their right leg in a bent position, toes pointed.

The School at Jacob's Pillow Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble

Week 1 | June 28 | Henry J. Leir Stage and Online

The 2025 Contemporary Ballet School dancers take the stage in a world premiere performance featuring original works by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa and Durante Verzola.

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The School at Jacob's Pillow Contemporary Performance Ensemble

Week 4 | July 19 | Henry J. Leir Stage and Online

Witness the next generation of dance artists in this world premiere performance from The School’s Contemporary Performance Ensemble. Featuring new works by leading choreographers, this electrifying program showcases the talent of early-career dancers from around the world.

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Dancers in business casual clothing and tap shoes perform a tap piece on the outdoor Henry J. Leir Stage, surrounded by green trees. One dancer in the center is wearing a white tank top and black pants, as she poses with one leg slightly bent, arms out to the side, and a soft smile on her face.

The School at Jacob's Pillow Tap Dance Performance Ensemble

Week 8 | August 16 | Henry J. Leir Stage and Online

Featuring original choreography by tap luminaries Derick K. Grant and Dormeshia, this performance showcases the next generation of tap artists from The School at Jacob’s Pillow.

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2 contemporary dancers dance towards the camera, their backs to a mirror behind them. One is an Asian woman wearing a brown tank top and shorts, and the other is a Black man wearing a long-sleeve white shirt and black shorts. He is holding her on one side of his body while she extends one arm outstretched.

In Studio Observation in The School

Tuesday through Friday, June 24 – August 15, 10:45am-12:15pm and 2:30-4pm
Perles Family Studio

Witness classes and rehearsals with open observation hours inside the Perles Family Studio, on a first come, first served basis. In the case of inclement weather, School observation hours will not be held.