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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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PNB Company dancers in Carmina Burana, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Performances
August 2019
O Fortruna in Pop Culture
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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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PNB’s Founding Artistic Director Francia Russell sits in the studio while George Balanchine and Igor Stravinsky discuss Agon. Photo by Martha Swope.
  • Life at PNB  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff
January 2019
Our Favorite Balanchine Quotes for His 115th Birthday
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  • Q&A  // 
  • 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.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff  // 
  • 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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Jessica Lang gives notes onstage, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Q&A  // 
  • Choreographers & Staff
October 2017
Her Door to the Sky: Q&A with Choreographer Jessica Lang
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PNB Company dancers in Emeralds, photo © Angela Sterling.
  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Costume and Wardrobe  // 
  • How It's Made
September 2017
The Making of PNB’s New Jewels
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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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  • Inside the Production  // 
  • Costume and Wardrobe
November 2015
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ by the Numbers
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