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Marjorie Thompson and PNB School Summer Course students, photo © Angela Sterling.

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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.

James Yoichi Moore with PNB School student, photo © Angela Sterling.

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.

Deborah Kenner and PNB School students, photo © Angela Sterling.

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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.

PNB School students in The Nutcracker, photo © Lindsay Thomas.

Inside the Production //
Performances

October 2025

Backstage Nutcracker Magic: Photo Essay

Go behind the scenes of PNB’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker with this festive photo essay, from costume prep to post-show celebrations.

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New Works

October 2025

The Impact of PNB’s New Works Initiative on Stage this November

Learn how PNB’s New Works Initiative has brought over 150 new ballets to the stage since 2005, supporting choreographers, designers, and dancers.

PNB Company dancers and School students in George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker; choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust; photo © Angela Sterling.

Performances //
Audience Tips

October 2025

What to Wear to The Nutcracker

Wondering what to wear to The Nutcracker? Get outfit inspiration from Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Prince, and more — dress up or keep it casual.

Miami City Ballet dancers performing Análogo. Photo courtesy of Margarita Armas.

Choreographers & Staff //
Q&A //
School

September 2025

PNB School Faculty Spotlight: Margarita Armas

Meet Margarita Armas, PNB School faculty member and former Professional Division student, whose choreography draws on her Peruvian heritage.

PNB Company dancers in Diamonds. Choreography by George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. Photo © Angela Sterling.

Director's Notebook //
Inside the Production

September 2025

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Jewels, AfterTime, The Window, In The Upper Room

Peter Boal previews George Balanchine’s Jewels alongside world premiere AfterTime, Dani Rowe’s The Window, and Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room.

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