Jacob’s Pillow has announced that Tiler Peck will receive the 2026 Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award, to be presented at the organization’s Season Opening Gala in Becket on June 20, 2026. A principal dancer with New York City Ballet, Peck is recognized in the article for the breadth of her practice as a performer, choreographer, curator, actress, and author, reflecting the award’s emphasis on artistic vision and achievement. The gala will celebrate Peck’s contribution to dance with live performances, including an appearance by Peck and Roman Mejia in Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux, alongside a world premiere by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa for The School at Jacob’s Pillow Contemporary Ballet Performance Ensemble. As a supporter of both Jacob’s Pillow and Tiler Peck, the Foundation is pleased to see this recognition of sustained artistic achievement in dance. Read the article here.
Tiler Peck to Receive Jacob’s Pillow Dance Award in 2026
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