Teachers' Seminar

Our biennial Teachers’ Seminar offers dance educators a four-day immersion into the training philosophies and syllabus of one of the nation’s leading professional ballet schools. Participants observe classes, take ballet class, connect with fellow educators, and attend a PNB performance.

Teachers' Seminar 2027

30th Biennial Teachers’ Seminar
April 21-24, 2027
Seattle, WA

Cost

Full Seminar: $900.00
Single Day: $250.00

2027 Schedule

Daily lecture demonstrations progress through the Student Division syllabus, starting with Level I on Wednesday and ending with upper levels on Friday. To fully understand the progression, full attendance for all 4 days is recommended. Observation of PNB School’s Professional Division is offered only on Saturday, along with additional observation opportunities for Children’s Division classes.

Wednesday, April 21
8:45am-7:00pm

  • Level I & II Syllabus Demonstration; Q&A
  • Ballet Class for Participants; Level I & II, Incorporating Level I & II Syllabus
  • Lunch & Presentation with PNB Consulting staff, TBD
  • Reception with PNBS Faculty & Staff

Thursday, April 22
8:30am-10:30pm

  • Level III Syllabus Demonstration (including pre-pointe); Q&A
  • Ballet Class for Participants; Incorporating Level III syllabus
  • Lunch & Presentation with PNB Consulting staff, TBD
  • Beginning Pointe (Level IV, 1st year) Syllabus Demonstration with Q&A

Friday, April 23
8:30am-10:30pm

  • Level V/VI Syllabus Demonstration with Q & A
  • Lunch & Presentation with PNB Consulting staff, TBD
  • Class for Participants: Incorporating PNB School’s Strengthening Program
  • Upper-Level Technique with Pointe Work
  • Performance: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
  • Post-Performance Q&A

Saturday, April 24
8:30am-10:30pm

  • Children’s Division classes: Observe Tots and Creative Movement
  • Children’s Division classes Pre-Ballet Concepts
  • PNB School Professional Division class observation
  • Lunch & Presentation with PNB Consulting staff, TBD
  • Ballet Class for Participants: Incorporating Level V/VI syllabus
  • Performance: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Note: Additional opportunities for observing PNB School and Company classes will be available upon arrival. This schedule is subject to further updates and changes