Jacob's Pillow is Becoming a Year-Round Dance Destination

Jacob’s Pillow kicked off its annual summer dance festival this weekend, and with it, its 85th anniversary season. It’s the first to be curated by new director Pamela Tatge, offering a glimpse of the direction in which she plans to lead the historic festival. But as of this morning, we have more than just a […]

The Most Influential People in Dance Today: Pamela Tatge

New director Pamela Tatge is making the most of Jacob’s Pillow’s vast resources. She’s reenvisioned the dance mecca as a year-round institution, not only expanding the Creative Development Residencies but giving those residents 24-hour access, a generous stipend and funds to bring in an outside eye. Residency showings are open to students from nearby colleges, […]

The Most Influential People in Dance Today

For Dance Magazine‘s 90th anniversary issue, we wanted to celebrate the movers, shakers and changemakers who are having the biggest impact on our field right now. There were so many to choose from! But with the help of dozens of writers, artists and administrators working in dance, the Dance Magazine staff whittled the list down […]

Pillow Power: Pamela Tatge Curates Her First Jacob's Pillow Season

It may be Jacob’s Pillow’s 85th season, but it’s director Pamela Tatge’s first time presenting her curatorial vision at its summer dance festival. “The stakes are high,” admits Tatge. “I needed to honor the past, consider the artists who have had a long association with the Pillow, and introduce my favorites, as well.” Keeping with […]