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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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  • Life at PNB
December 2023
Nutcracker “Grow Ups”
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A portrait of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky painted after his death
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Meet the Artist
December 2023
The Man Behind the Music: Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Explore Tchaikovsky’s life and musical legacy, from his early training to the iconic ballet scores for Swan Lake, The Nutcracker, and Sleeping Beauty.
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PNB Company dancers in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Costume and Wardrobe
December 2023
Nutcracker Costume Close-Up Game 
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Students at PNB School’s 2023 Summer Course, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • School  // 
  • Summer Intensive
December 2023
Summer Courses – Diving in with Eyes, Ears, and Mind Wide Open
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Front of house activities at PNB’s sensory-friendly performance of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, photo © Noel Pederson.
  • Sensory-Friendly Performances  // 
  • Audience Tips
December 2023
What to Know About Sensory-Friendly Performances
Learn what to expect at PNB’s sensory-friendly performances, designed to create a welcoming environment for audiences with sensory processing challenges.
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Angelica Genersoa backstage before George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Costume and Wardrobe
November 2023
Nutcracker by the Numbers: 12 Festive Facts about PNB’s Nutcracker Costumes 
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PNB Company dancers and PNB School students bow after George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Character Guide
November 2023
Nutcracker Character Guide 
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Peter Boal, Ian Falconer, and PNB School students, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Director's Notebook
November 2023
Artistic Director’s Notebook: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
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  • Director's Notebook
November 2023
Executive Director’s Notes: George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®
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Dani Rowe in the PNB Studios, photo © Lindsay Thomas.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • Meet the Artist  // 
  • New Works  // 
  • Q&A
November 2023
Q&A With Choreographer Dani Rowe
Choreographer Dani Rowe discusses her creative process and new work for Pacific Northwest Ballet in this behind-the-scenes Q&A interview.
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