PNB Blog
Meet the 2024 NEXT STEP Artist: Melisa Guilliams
NEXT STEP provides opportunity, infrastructure, and support to grow tomorrow’s choreographic talent while providing a unique performance opportunity for PNB School's Professional Division dancers. Learn more about this exciting step in Melisa's creative journey in this blog!
Celebrating Retiring Rehearsal Director Otto Neubert
Coppélia marks the final performances staged by PNB Rehearsal Director Otto Neubert, who will be retiring at the end of the season. Mr. Neubert joined Pacific Northwest Ballet in 1992 and has assisted PNB’s artistic directors in rehearsing teaching, and scheduling the Company, as well as rehearsing countless PNB School students in their roles for George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® and other productions. He has also performed in PNB’s The Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote and Swan Lake. Learn more about Otto and his impactful career at PNB in this blog!
Everything You Need to Know About Attending the Ballet with Kids
Bringing children to the ballet for the first time can be intimidating. Today on the PNB blog, we’re walking through the experience of attending a show with kids, from picking a performance to enjoying intermission together. For each step along the way, we’ve got a tip or two to help you experience the magic of ballet with a special little one in your life!
Subscription Packages for Any Type of Ballet Fan
Interested in a PNB Mini-Season subscription, but don’t know what shows to pick? Today on the PNB blog, we’ve bundled different performances for all types of ballet fans. From the story ballet buff to the new works aficionado, we’ve got a selection of shows that will work for you!
Coppélia Story and Character Guide
When silent beauty Coppélia appears on the balcony of toymaker Doctor Coppelius’ workshop, hilarious antics quickly ensue. Franz is smitten, and his sweetheart Swanilda is determined to settle this love triangle once and for all. Learn the full story of the Coppélia ballet and familiarize yourself with its comical characters in this blog!
PNB Dancers Partner with Local Seattle Businesses for Spring Spark
PNB dancers are partnering with some of Seattle’s best distilleries and favorite dessert shops to create all-new creations for Spring Spark! At this unique event, guests will sample these creations and vote on their favorite while enjoying hearty appetizers from Kristi Brown of That Brown Girl Cooks. Read on to learn more about Spring Spark, the event collaborators, and their delicious creations!
The Man Behind the Music: Léo Delibes
Composer Léo Delibes, perhaps best remembered for the ballet Coppélia, greatly impacted ballet music. Even iconic ballet composer Tchaikovsky admired his work. Today on the PNB blog, learn more about his life, his impact, and his ballet Coppélia!
A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing The Seasons’ Canon
The Seasons’ Canon, choreographed by Crystal Pite, pushes dancers (and PNB) to the limit. With a large cast of 52 dancers, the piece requires PNB School Professional Division students (PDs) to perform alongside the Company. Isaiah Salas is one of the PDs rehearsing The Seasons’ Canon alongside the company. program. While rehearsing The Seasons’ Canon, he’s learned, “Step up. Details matter. No pain, no gain.” Keep reading to learn about Isaiah’s daily routine as he prepares to perform this challenging piece.
5 Fast Facts About Subscriber Benefits
PNB rolls out the red carpet for our subscribers. There are a multitude of benefits PNB offers subscribers, from additional discounts on tickets to free ticket exchanges. Learn more about our subscribers' five favorite benefits below!