PNB Blog
Q&A with Rena Butler
Award-winning choreographer Rena Butler's choreographic journey began when she saw MTV's Making the Video at the age of ten. Now, she's creating a new work for PNB's DIRECTORS' CHOICE program. We sat down with Rena to talk about her choreographic process, her career, and her latest recs.
Legacies in Motion: A Tribute to Lynn Lindsay | Jonathan Batista, NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancer Jonathan Batista shares his inspirations for his upcoming NEXT STEP work.
The Man Behind the Music: Sergei Prokofiev
Composer and pianist Sergei Prokofiev created many remarkable musical works, including the ballets Romeo and Juliet, Cinderella, and Prodigal Son. Known for his masterful use of harmony and rhythm, his oeuvre, while innovative, appeals to a broad audience.
Pacific Northwest Ballet Dancers Cecilia Iliesiu, Miles Pertl, and Price Suddarth Announce Departures
PNB says farewell to principal dancer Cecilia Iliesiu, as well as soloists Miles Pertl and Price Suddarth at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Have you heard of STG Dance for PD?
STG Dance for PD offers eight weeks of free classes, using dance, live music, and community to support students in developing artistry and grace while addressing PD-specific concerns, like balance, flexibility, coordination, isolation, and gait. Learn more about the program and its effects in this quick article!
PNB School Retirements: Denise Bolstad and Abbie Siegel
PNB School director Peter Boal recently announced the retirements of esteemed PNB School faculty members Denise Bolstad and Abbie Siegel. Denise Bolstad, PNB School Managing Director, will retire at the conclusion of Summer Course, and Abbie Siegel, PNB School Principal, will retire from her position after School Performance.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Roméo et Juliette 2025
"I still marvel at the audacity and honesty of this production. I know some of you are returning to this familiar work while many will see it for the first time. I hope you share my awe and admiration. Know the cast members you see today stand on the shoulders of past casts who continue to shape choreography and individual interpretations. A torch is being passed, and it’s lighting the way to the streets Verona..."
Grief, Hope, and the Ethereal Body | Amanda Morgan, NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancer Amanda Morgan shares her inspirations for her upcoming NEXT STEP work.
Roméo et Juliette Character Guide
In Jean-Christophe Maillot’s Roméo et Juliette, we see the story from Friar Laurence’s perspective. This adaptation focuses on the characters and their powerful emotions. Click here to familiarize yourself with the key characters in this ballet!