Artistic Director’s Notebook: The Sleeping Beauty

Artistic Director’s Notebook: The Sleeping Beauty

 

By Artistic Director Peter Boal

In 1890, Seattle was a relatively lawless frontier town. There was little plumbing, plenty of mudflats, and too many taverns. The Duwamish and Suquamish were losing land and rights to the countless fortune-seekers pouring into and passing through […]

Meet the Artist: Christopher D’Ariano

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Company member Christopher D’Ariano joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice in 2017 and was promoted to corps de ballet later that year. Christopher is creating his second work for NEXT STEP: OUTSIDE/IN on June 14, 2019.

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Meet the Artist: Amanda Morgan

Amanda Morgan joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice in 2016 and was promoted to corps de ballet in 2017. She created her first work for PNB’s annual choreographic showcase, Next Step, in 2018 and will return for 2019’s

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ALL PREMIERE fast facts

You might have seen a few rehearsal videos from PNB lately, either in our emails or on our social media accounts. Why’s that?

We’re performing three works that are brand new to the company. It’s a very exciting time, with lots of anticipation for what we’ll see onstage November 2–11.

Artistic Director’s Notebook: A Dark and Lonely Space, Silent Ghost, Cacti

Artistic Director’s Notebook: A Dark and Lonely Space, Silent Ghost, Cacti

by Peter Boal

Naturally, I get a lot of questions about how I choose pieces for PNB to perform and, in particular, what piques my interest in a certain choreographer’s work. It’s no secret I love new works […]

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Circus Polka, In the Night, Afternoon of a Faun, Other Dances, West Side Story Suite, Dances at a Gathering, The Concert

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Circus Polka, In the Night, Afternoon of a Faun, Other Dances, West Side Story Suite, Dances at a Gathering, The Concert

By Artistic Director Peter Boal

At about 5’8”, Jerome Robbins was a truly towering figure in ballet. I know he was 5’8” because he frequently […]

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Jerome Robbins Festival: Circus Polka, The Concert (or, The Perils of Everybody), and Dances at a Gathering.

Jerome Robbins Festival: Circus Polka, The Concert (or, The Perils of Everybody), and Dances at a Gathering

PNB kicks off the 2018-2019 season with a festival dedicated to the 100-year anniversary of Jerome Robbins’ birth. We wanted to make it BIG, so we’re performing two alternating programs. It’s something we haven’t done […]

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Jerome Robbins Festival: Circus Polka, In the Night, West Side Story Suite, Afternoon of a Faun, and Other Dances

Jerome Robbins Festival: Circus Polka, In the Night, West Side Story Suite, Afternoon of a Faun, and Other Dances

PNB kicks off the 2018-2019 season with a festival dedicated to Jerome Robbins’ 100th birthday. We wanted to make it BIG, so we’re performing two alternating programs. It’s something we haven’t done in […]

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