This summer, Pilobolus invites movers of all ages and experience levels to explore creativity, collaboration, and movement through a dynamic lineup of educational programs in Connecticut. From immersive adult intensives and professional development workshops to the return of its beloved Kids Camp, Pilobolus’s 2026 summer offerings are designed to inspire curiosity, confidence, and connection through movement.
Pilobolus’s Summer Intensive for Adults will take place at the Woodhall School in Bethlehem, CT. Participants may select from one to all three week-long sessions running June 22 through July 10, 2026. Workshops are held daily from 9AM to 5PM. Open to dancers and non-dancers alike, the intensives focus on improvisation, collaboration, performance, and the company’s signature weight-sharing techniques and creative process. Participants can choose from themed weeks:
Week 1: Pilobolus: Technique & Philosophy - June 22-26
Week 2: Performance: Onstage & Beyond - June 29 - July 3
Week 3: Creation: Vision & Revision - July 6 - 10
Attendees of the week-long intensives will also receive a complimentary ticket to see Pilobolus perform at The Joyce Theater. Plus, dorm accommodations are available to those who may like to stay local during the sessions.
Also offered for adults are three unique professional development workshops:
Pilobolus Pedagogy: The How and Why of What We Teach is a two-day workshop led by Education Director Emily Kent, focused on integrating Pilobolus techniques into classroom and studio settings, perfect for educators and movement instructors.
Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 9AM to 3PMConnecting with Balance® Teacher Training Certification equips participants with the tools to lead balance-focused movement classes for older adults.
Saturday, June 27 and Sunday, June 28, 4PM to 7PMPilobolus Repertory Mini-Intensive will provide experienced movers the opportunity to learn and embody repertory performed by the company on stage.
Saturday, July 4 and Sunday, July 5, 10AM to 4PM
Younger movers are invited to join Pilobolus Kids Camp, which returns to Shepaug Valley High School for two sessions: July 20–24 and July 27–31, 2026. Designed for children ages 6–12, the camp introduces participants to Pilobolus’s signature movement-based learning methods through creative play, improvisation, motor skill building, and performance. Camp runs daily from 9 AM to 3 PM. Participants may register for one week or both.
Rooted in the philosophy that anyone can move and create, Pilobolus’s educational programs encourage participants to think collaboratively, explore imagination, and discover new forms of self-expression.