Drew Lybolt | Corps de Ballet2025-09-29T14:33:19-07:00
PNB Dancer Drew Lybolt

Drew
Lybolt

Drew Lybolt (he/him) is from Indianapolis, Indiana. He trained on scholarship at the Indianapolis School of Ballet and Colburn Dance Academy and was a member of Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s Professional Division. He attended summer courses at the School of American Ballet, Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Miami City Ballet School, and the School of Philadelphia Ballet. Drew joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice in 2024.

Drew choreographed and performed a solo work as part of the “2 Dances for Trudl” concert in 2022. The piece was set to a score by Herbert Zipper in an effort to restore music lost or suppressed by the Holocaust. The video recording was archived in the Library of Congress as part of their Concerts from the Library of Congress series.

Ensemble Roles

George Balanchine

George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Coppélia
Square Dance
Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Prodigal Son

Peter Boal

Giselle

Justin Peck

The Times Are Racing

Crystal Pite

Emergence
The Seasons’ Canon

Kent Stowell

Carmina Burana
Swan Lake

Leading Roles

The Man Behind the Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky

December 11th, 2023|Performances, The Nutcracker|

George Balanchine once said that Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's music made him fall in love with ballet, and many ballet lovers echo Balanchine’s sentiment. To this day, some of PNB’s most popular ballets (Swan Lake and The Nutcracker) are set to Tchaikovsky’s music. Read on to learn about Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s turbulent life and his iconic ballets!

Summer Courses – Diving in with Eyes, Ears, and Mind Wide Open

December 7th, 2023|PNB School, Summer Course|

Summer courses. They are such a necessary element in the journey of a ballet dancer, but it can be daunting to know where to start, what to look for, and how to approach them. Here are a few thoughts from former PNB dancer Emma Love Suddarth to equip you with the tools and as the knowledge you need to succeed.

Nutcracker Costumes Close-Up Game

December 7th, 2023|Performances, PNB Wardrobe, The Nutcracker|

Each Nutcracker costume is full of delicious details! Some ballet fans might feel they know this holiday classic like the back of their hand. Well, today on the blog, we're here to test that knowledge! Can you identify these seven Nutcracker costumes by their close-up photos?

What to Know About Sensory-Friendly Performances

December 4th, 2023|Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Performances, The Nutcracker|

A sensory-friendly performance provides a welcoming and supportive environment for people with sensory processing challenges to enjoy live ballet with their friends and family. Have questions about PNB’s sensory-friendly performance? We’re here to help! Read on to learn about what a sensory-friendly performance is, what to expect at the shows, and more. 

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