Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival Week 6 to Feature Sekou McMiller, Eun-Me Ahn, Bulareyaung Dance Company & More

Jacob’s Pillow has announced programming for Week 6 of its 2025 Dance Festival, running July 30–August 3 in Becket, Massachusetts. This week’s lineup includes the Ted Shawn Theatre debut of Sekou McMiller & Friends, the U.S. premiere of Eun-Me Ahn’s Dragons in the Doris Duke Theatre, and a dynamic slate of outdoor performances on the Henry J. Leir Stage. The week also features the annual All Styles Dance Battle, PillowTalks, family programming, and community events.

Ted Shawn Theatre: Sekou McMiller & Friends

Afro Latin dance trailblazer Sekou McMiller returns with the world premiere of Urban Love Suite, blending Afro-Caribbean and diasporic dance styles with music by Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington, Chick Corea, and Arturo O’Farrill. The work celebrates the cultural interplay between Black and Brown communities in urban centers worldwide.
Performances: July 30–August 3; Livestream: August 1 at 2PM; Encore Stream: August 3 at 8PM
Tickets from $65

Doris Duke Theatre: Eun-Me Ahn’s Dragons

Korean choreographer Eun-Me Ahn presents the U.S. premiere of Dragons, a dazzling fusion of live dance and 3D holography, developed during the pandemic with dancers from across Asia. The work explores generational identity and new theatrical technology.
Performances: July 30–August 3
Tickets from $65

Henry J. Leir Stage Outdoor Performances:

• Bulareyaung Dance Company (Taiwan) – July 30 & 31 at 5:30PM

• Kara Jenelle & KaJe Movement Collective – August 1 at 5:30PM (Choose What You Pay)

• Pua Ali’i ‘Ilima (Hawai’i) – August 2 at 5:30PM (Choose What You Pay)

All Styles Dance Battle
Friday, August 1 at 9PM | Perles Family Studio | Tickets $75
Hosted by Toyin Sogunro and judged by Sekou McMiller, Lisa La Touche, and Noahlot, this electric battle invites dancers of all styles to compete for $1,000 in prizes.

Additional Highlights:

• PillowTalk with Kumu Hula Vicky Holt Takamine – August 2 at 4PM

• Eastern Woodlands Homesite Tour with Andre StrongBearHeart Gaines Jr. – August 2 at 11AM

• Tap Dance Performance Ensemble Showing – August 2 at 1PM (Free)

• Workshop with Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Company – August 3 at 10AM

• Family Music and Dance with Sandy Russell – August 3 at 11AM

• Morning Dance Classes (Ballet, Modern, West African, Zumba) – July 29–August 1 at 9AM