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Pacific Northwest Ballet Blog

Go behind the scenes at Pacific Northwest Ballet with dancer interviews, production insights, company news, and stories from PNB School.

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  • Director's Notebook  // 
  • Inside the Production
March 2024
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Bacchus, One Thousand Pieces
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  • I.D.E.A
February 2024
Black Ballet History Reading List
Explore PNB’s curated reading list celebrating Black excellence in dance for Black History Month, with books for ballet lovers of all ages.
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PNB Company Dancers and PNB School Professional Division students in rehearsal, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Life at PNB  // 
  • Performances  // 
  • Professional Division  // 
  • School
January 2024
A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing Swan Lake
Follow a PNB School Professional Division student through a full day of ballet training and Swan Lake rehearsals at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
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  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Director's Notebook
January 2024
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake
Peter Boal shares insights on PNB’s production of Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake, reflecting on its history at PNB and what makes this staging special.
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PNB Company dancers in Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Director's Notebook  // 
  • Inside the Production
January 2024
Executive Director’s Notes: Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake
PNB Executive Director Ellen Walker shares her perspective on Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake and its significance to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s legacy.
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Leta Biasucci and PNB Company dancers, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Performances
January 2024
5 Reasons Why Swan Lake is a Ballet Classic
From Tchaikovsky’s iconic score to the dual role of Odette/Odile, discover five reasons why Swan Lake remains one of ballet’s most beloved works at PNB.
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  • Inside the Production
January 2024
Swan Lake: A Pop Culture Darling 
Explore Swan Lake’s lasting influence on pop culture, from Black Swan to fashion and music. See how this ballet classic continues to captivate beyond the stage.
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  • Performances
January 2024
Swan Lake Programs Through the Years
Browse PNB’s collection of Swan Lake performance programs spanning decades, showcasing the ballet’s rich history at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
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  • Life at PNB
December 2023
Nutcracker “Grow Ups”
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A portrait of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky painted after his death
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Meet the Artist
December 2023
The Man Behind the Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Explore Tchaikovsky’s life and musical legacy, from his early training to the iconic ballet scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.
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