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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
April 2019
12 Fun Facts About A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Discover 12 fun facts about Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, from Mendelssohn’s score to the magical costumes and characters in PNB’s production.
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  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • NEXT STEP
January 2019
Meet the Artist Calista Ruat
Get to know PNB dancer and NEXT STEP choreographer Calista Ruat in this Q&A about her artistic journey, creative process, and inspirations.
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PNB Company dancers and School students in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker; choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust; photo © Angela Sterling.
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  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Performances  // 
  • Q&A
December 2018
Answering Nutcracker FAQs
Get answers to frequently asked questions about PNB’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, from what to wear to how long the show lasts and more.
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Lesley Rausch and Lucien Postlewaite in Red Angels. Photo © Angela Sterling.
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  • Performances  // 
  • Q&A
March 2018
Q&A: Peter Boal talks Red Angels
Artistic Director Peter Boal discusses Ulysses Dove’s electrifying Red Angels, his experience in the original cast, and what makes this ballet endure at PNB.
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  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Life at PNB
March 2016
6 Things You Need to Know About Alejandro Cerrudo
Meet choreographer Alejandro Cerrudo and discover six essential facts about his innovative style and creative works featured at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
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  • Life at PNB  // 
  • Orchestra  // 
  • Q&A
March 2015
Q and A with Principal Conductor Emil de Cou
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  • Costume and Wardrobe  // 
  • Performances  // 
  • Q&A
April 2014
Q&A: Giselle Designer Jérôme Kaplan
Costume designer Jérôme Kaplan discusses his designs for PNB’s Giselle, from the romantic peasant village to the haunting world of the Wilis in Act II.
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Peter Boal with PNB Company dancer, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
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  • Director's Notebook  // 
  • Performances
April 2014
PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal’s Staging of Giselle
Peter Boal shares his vision for staging Giselle at PNB, drawing on his experience dancing the ballet and his approach to honoring this romantic masterpiece.
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A sweet little dog, Gracie, was our unofficial tour guide for the day.
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  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Performances
January 2014
Local Color: Painting Sets for a New Giselle
Go behind the scenes at PNB’s scenic shop to watch artists paint the sets for Peter Boal’s staging of Giselle, bringing the ballet’s world to life on stage.
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  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • School  // 
  • Summer Intensive
January 2013
Audition Tips from PNB’s Apprentices
PNB apprentices share their best audition tips for summer intensive programs, from preparation and mindset to what ballet schools are looking for in dancers.
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