PNB Blog // Pacific Northwest Ballet

Tell the Tale //
Performances

December 2025

The Story of Cinderella

Follow Cinderella from her cruel stepfamily to the Prince’s ball, in Kent Stowell’s three-act romantic retelling of the classic fairy tale.

School //
Summer Intensive

December 2025

Audition Season Tips from Elle Macy, PNB Principal Dancer

PNB Principal Dancer Elle Macy shares audition season advice on managing nerves, positive self-talk, and handling rejection for young dancers.

Audience Tips //
Performances

December 2025

Ticket Resellers: What to Watch Out for as a PNB Patron

Protect yourself from ticket scams. Learn how to spot third-party resellers and buy Pacific Northwest Ballet tickets safely through PNB.org.

Life at PNB //
Q&A

December 2025

Interview with Ariana Lallone, Former PNB Dancer

Former PNB principal Ariana Lallone reflects on her 24-year ballet career and her transition to aerial arts with Teatro ZinZanni at age 42.

Inside the Production //
Performances

November 2025

10 Fun Facts for The Nutcracker’s 10th Anniversary!

Celebrate 10 years of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker at PNB with fun facts about the costumes, orchestra, mice, and 1,200 pairs of pointe shoes.

Choreographers & Staff //
Q&A //
School //
Summer Intensive

November 2025

Meet the 2026 Summer Course Auditioners

Meet the PNB School faculty adjudicating the 2026 Summer Course Audition Tour and get their advice for dancers heading into audition season.

Life at PNB //
Dancer Announcements

November 2025

Dancer Promotions! Christopher D’Ariano, Clara Ruf Maldonado, Mark Cuddihee, Ashton Edwards, Juliet Prine, and Yuki Takahashi

Pacific Northwest Ballet announces six dancer promotions, including new principals Christopher D’Ariano and Clara Ruf Maldonado, at IN THE UPPER ROOM.

School //
Choreographers & Staff //
Q&A

November 2025

PNB School Faculty Spotlight: James Yoichi Moore

Former PNB Principal James Yoichi Moore returns to PNB School as faculty. Read about his career highlights, teaching approach, and advice for dancers.

School //
Choreographers & Staff

October 2025

The Truth About Conditioning and Cross-Training for Dancers

PNB School’s Deborah Kenner explains safe, effective cross-training for dancers, from injury prevention to Pilates and PNB’s new Injury Recovery Class.

Inside the Production //
Meet the Artist

October 2025

The Man Behind the Music: Philip Glass

Explore composer Philip Glass’s life and career, from his early training to his operas, film scores, and ballet collaborations with Twyla Tharp.

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