Dancers’ Day Off: How Artists Performing at Jacob’s Pillow Found Wellness in Lenox

At Canyon Ranch, we understand that performance and presence require pause. 

Nestled in the rolling hills of the Berkshires, Jacob’s Pillow is a National Historic Landmark that brings together groundbreaking artists across styles and continents. It’s also home to America’s longest-running international dance festival, featuring performances, special events, exhibits, workshops, and more across nine weeks (you can see this year’s June 25-Aug. 24, 2025). 

One of the Pillow’s festival acts, BODYTRAFFIC, recently decamped to our award-winning Lenox resort for a full day of wellness and restoration. Known for their versatility, humor, and athletic precision, these Los Angeles-based dancers live and breathe their craft. That’s why this day away from the spotlight was more than a break — it was a reset.  

Here, you’ll find the dancers’ itinerary for the perfect day off, and how, even if the only dancing you do is around the kitchen table, you can relax and renew just like them – with a few extra perks on us.   

9 A.M. — Aerial Yoga in the Trees  What better way to start the day than suspended mid-air in silk hammocks, high among the pines? Think Swan Lake meets Cirque du Soleil. Equal parts stretch, strength, and sublime silliness. 

10:30 A.M. — Mindful Moments at the Labyrinth  Next stop: our meditative labyrinth walk. Picture dancers — who usually count in eights — slowing their pace to one sacred step at a time. There was breath. There was mindful movement. There was peace.  

11:30 A.M. — Exploring – and Dancing Through – the Grounds   Dancers will dance. Especially with a backdrop as gorgeous as the Berkshires. Our Great Lawn became their stage, the breezes their score, as we wandered through our special summer wellness destination.  

12:30 P.M. — Sound Healing in the Outdoor Tents  Inside one of our two new breezy service tents, the group surrendered to frequencies and crystal bowls. Sound therapy may be trending, but for these movement maestros, it was less wellness-fad, more sonic transcendence.  

1:30 P.M. — A Nourishing Lunch   Colorful dishes, clean ingredients, and long conversations that drifted from technique to turmeric. A vibrant, thoughtfully prepared meal refueled the dancers’ bodies and minds, emphasizing wholesome ingredients to support recovery and vitality. 

2:30 P.M. — Recovery in CR Vitality   The afternoon unfolded with a visit to CR Vitality, our cutting-edge recovery suite. Our high-tech haven offered the latest in technology and treatments: from red light therapy and lymphatic boots to sauna pods and neurostimulation.   

4 P.M. — Renewal in the Spa   Cue the exhale. Muscles that have survived a dozen shows a week finally received the attention they needed. Tailored bodywork. Targeted relief. The kind of personalized therapeutic massage that leaves you ready to return to the stage refreshed.  

Inspired to Make Your Own Wellness Escape? 

Enjoy our Berkshires resort for yourself with our exciting new package. This exclusive offer includes all the transformative experiences the dancers enjoyed — from aerial yoga in the trees to sound healing in our tents — plus a VIP experience for two at the legendary Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. You’ll enjoy: 

• A meet-and-greet with dancers at Jacob’s Pillow 

• Transportation to and from Canyon Ranch to the Pillow 

• Tickets to one of these celebrated summer performances: 

  • July 19 – The Sarasota Ballet 

  • Aug. 9 – Bill T. Jones & Arnie Zane Company 

  • Aug. 16 – Ballet BC 

Whether you’re a dancer, an admirer of the arts, or simply someone ready to reconnect with your own rhythm — this curated day is your invitation to pause, exhale, and be moved. 

Call 866.845.5527 to reserve your Dancers’ Day Off experience. Because even standing ovations start with stillness.