Jonathan Batista in the News

Can’t get enough of PNB’s newest principal dancer, Jonathan Batista? We’ve rounded up the top interviews with Jonathan, including his daily routine that helps keep him at his best.

Batista becomes first Black principal dancer in Pacific Northwest Ballet history

By Diana Opong, KUOW

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s first Black principal dancer will not be its last

By Diana Opong, KUOW

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s first black principal dancer reflects on remarkable journey to the Seattle stage

By Angela Poe Russell, KING-5 Evening

Breaking barriers: Jonathan Batista is PNW Ballet’s first Black principal dancer

By Tyrah Majors, KOMO-4 News

Jonathan Batista is promoted to Principal Dancer – The First Black Principal Dancer in the 50 year history of Pacific Northwest Ballet

Converge Media

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 3 newest principal dancers on reaching the highest rank

By Moira Macdonald, The Seattle Times

How Jonathan Batista’s Disciplined Daily Routine Sets Him Up for Success

By Amy Brandt, Pointe Magazine

Jonathan Batista – Pacific Northwest Ballet Dancer

Interview by Trae Holiday, Morning Update Show – Converge Media