The Pillow also announced plans for an $8 million renovation of its Ted Shawn Theatre.David Dashiell As arts organizations around the country take note of the one-year anniversary of the lockdown on live performance, Jacobâs Pillow Dance Festival is among the first of the Berkshiresâ major arts presenters to announce a return to live events this summer. The 2021 season of Americaâs largest and longest-running dance festival is on. Scheduled for June 30-Aug. 29, this yearâs festival will feature dance artists representing a wide range of styles in live, outdoor performances, plus virtual access internationally. The Pillow also announced plans for an $8 million renovation of its main performance stage, the Ted Shawn Theatre. Improvements will include a new ventilation system, as well as major upgrades to the stage and backstage areas, plus the front of house. The renovation will be complete in 2022, the organizationâs 90th anniversary. Jacobâs Pillow director Pamela Tatge calls the renovation âtransformational for artists and audience alike,â citing the scale of companies the festival will be able to bring as well as addressing a long-time need for improved ventilation and air conditioning.