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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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PNB Company dancers in Kent Stowell’s Cinderella, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Director's Notebook  // 
  • Performances
January 2026
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Kent Stowell’s Cinderella 2026
Artistic Director Peter Boal reflects on Kent Stowell’s Cinderella, its timeless themes, and the artistic team bringing this fairytale to life.
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  • Performances  // 
  • I.D.E.A  // 
  • School
January 2026
Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!
Get ready for PNB’s world premiere of Momotaro with books, videos, recipes, and tips to explore this classic Japanese folktale before the show.
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  • Tell the Tale  // 
  • Performances
January 2026
Cinderella Stories Throughout History
Explore global versions of the Cinderella tale, from ancient Greece and China to the Brothers Grimm, and discover how PNB brings this timeless story to life.
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PNB Company dancers in Kent Stowell’s Cinderella, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Tell the Tale
December 2025
The Story of Cinderella
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  • Tell the Tale  // 
  • Performances
December 2025
The Story of Cinderella
Follow Cinderella from her cruel stepfamily to the Prince’s ball and her magical transformation, in Kent Stowell’s romantic retelling of the classic tale.
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Elle Macy at PNB Summer Course in 2011, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • School  // 
  • Summer Intensive
December 2025
Audition Season Tips from Elle Macy, PNB Principal Dancer
PNB principal dancer Elle Macy shares audition tips on managing nerves, positive self-talk, handling rejection, and letting your love of dance shine through.
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  • Audience Tips  // 
  • Performances
December 2025
Ticket Resellers: What to Watch Out for as a PNB Patron
Protect yourself from ticket scams. Learn how to spot third-party resellers and buy PNB tickets safely—only through PNB.org for the best seats and prices.
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  • Life at PNB  // 
  • Q&A
December 2025
Interview with Ariana Lallone, Former PNB Dancer
Former PNB principal Ariana Lallone reflects on her 24-year ballet career and her transition to aerial arts with Teatro ZinZanni at age 42.
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PNB Company dancers backstage in mice costumes, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Performances
November 2025
10 Fun Facts for The Nutcracker’s 10th Anniversary!
Celebrate 10 years of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at PNB with fun facts about the costumes, orchestra, mice, and 1,200 pairs of pointe shoes.
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  • Summer Intensive
November 2025
Meet the 2026 Summer Course Auditioners
Meet the PNB School faculty heading to a city near you for the 2026 Summer Course Audition Tour. Get tips and advice from the expert team.
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