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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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  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Performances
November 2024
5 Reasons Why The Nutcracker is a Holiday Favorite
From Tchaikovsky’s enchanting score to a cast of magical characters, discover five reasons PNB’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is a beloved tradition.
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DanceChance students performing in PNB School Performance on McCaw Hall stage, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • DISCOVER DANCE  // 
  • Community Education  // 
  • School
November 2024
DanceChance in 2024 – By the Numbers!
Celebrate 30 years of DanceChance at PNB School—full-scholarship ballet training for Seattle Public Schools students. Explore the 2024 impact by the numbers.
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Yuki Takahashi rehearses Stravinsky Violin Concerto, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
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November 2024
Which Balanchine Ballet Are You? Quiz
Take our fun personality quiz to find out which George Balanchine ballet matches you. Discover your inner ballerina at Pacific Northwest Ballet!
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Lesley Rausch backstage at New York City Center, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Life at PNB  // 
  • History  // 
  • Performances
October 2024
Prodigal Son Through the Years at PNB
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  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Director's Notebook  // 
  • Performances
October 2024
Artistic Director’s Notebook: Square Dance, Prodigal Son, Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Peter Boal explores Balanchine’s genius across three works in PNB’s All Balanchine program: Square Dance, Prodigal Son, and Stravinsky Violin Concerto.
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  • Audience Tips  // 
  • Performances
October 2024
5 Reasons Why PNB’s The Nutcracker Tickets Are More Affordable Than People Think
Nutcracker tickets start at $35 at PNB. Discover value seats, family pricing, discounts, and tips to enjoy the Northwest’s favorite holiday ballet for less.
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  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Orchestra
October 2024
Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Concertmaster and Solo Violinist Michael Jinsoo Lim’s Playlist
Meet PNB Concertmaster Michael Jinsoo Lim and explore the music that inspires him, from Corigliano to Stravinsky, ahead of PNB’s All Balanchine program.
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PNB company dancers, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Life at PNB
October 2024
PNB Dancers You Should Follow on Instagram
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Elle Macy, James Yoichi Moore, and PNB Company dancers, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Tell the Tale  // 
  • Inside the Production
October 2024
Prodigal Son Story
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  • Audio Dance Description  // 
  • I.D.E.A
October 2024
New Audio Dance Description Program at PNB
Learn how PNB launched its audio dance description program to make ballet accessible for blind and visually impaired audiences with live described performances.
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