The Forest Dance Festival In Massachusetts Among The Trees That's Unlike Anything Else

There’s nothing like dance to inspire and delight. This incredible festival in Massachusetts combines the creative beauty of dance with the awe-inspiring grandeur of nature. It’s a world-class event right in our backyard. Here are all the details.

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The Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival is an annual summer event that showcases a dizzying array of dance styles and traditions in an absolutely stunning setting. The festival takes place in the town of Becket in the Berkshires. The performance are held in the beautiful Jacob’s Pillow dance center tucked away on mountaintop.

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The most incredible part of this festival might just be the center’s jaw-dropping outdoor stage. There, performances can unfold right under the waving green boughs of the forest. Behind the dancers, a majestic wooded valley and mountainsides provide the most amazing backdrop imaginable.

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The festival isn’t just a one-day affair. This event extends from June to August and includes world premiers, anniversary celebrations, U.S. dance debuts, and international troupes from Cuba, Australia, France, and Canada. You can catch everything from ballet to hip hop and traditional Native dance at this festival.

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Most performances are ticked, so you should check out the center’s schedule to figure out which shows you would like to attend. Members get an additional 10 percent off and early ordering. This year’s festival will be held June 19 to August 25, 2019.

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Don’t miss out on your chance to see some of the most inspiring dance in the country under a roof of dazzling leaves.

Jacob’s Pillow can be found on George Carter Rd., Becket, Mass. You can learn more about the festival and order tickets here. For more of the coolest festivals in the state, click here.