Q&A: Noelani Pantastico

Noelani Pantastico is from Oahu, Hawaii. She trained at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and attended summer courses at Pacific Northwest Ballet School from 1994 to 1996. She joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice […]

Noelani Pantastico is from Oahu, Hawaii. She trained at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and attended summer courses at Pacific Northwest Ballet School from 1994 to 1996. She joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice […]
PNB Dancer Jessika Anspach to Retire at End of the 2015-2016 Season
Long-time corps de ballet dancer grew up through the PNB School. Final performances in Coppélia, AMERICAN STORIES, and Season Encore.
SEATTLE, WA — Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal and corps de ballet […]
Coppélia: Then & Now

George Balanchine’s Coppélia is a ballet near and dear to my heart. As I rehearse for its opening in one week, I daydream about my memories as a […]

George Balanchine’s Coppélia is a ballet near and dear to my heart. As I rehearse for its opening in one week, I daydream about my memories as a […]
New Hires: 5 Corps de Ballet & 3 Apprentices
Blog by PNB Dancer Cecilia Iliesiu.
Just as I am one of PNB’s New Hires this year, I am thrilled to introduce the other new faces to the company this 2015/16 Season. I am sure I can speak for us all that we are incredibly excited to part of this supportive family of dancers, artistic staff […]
6 Things You Need to Know About Alejandro Cerrudo
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This is Alejandro’s second time at PNB. Here he is (above) last time, backstage with PNB dancers following the premiere of his Memory Glow.
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Memory Glow premiered in 2014.
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Cerrudo became Hubbard Street Dance Chicago’s first-ever resident choreographer in 2008.
Promotions: 2 Principals & 3 Soloists
The 2015/16 Season has been an exciting year for promotions and new hires. It is such a thrill to share in the celebration of handwork and well-deserved advancements.
In September 2015…
Joshua Grant was promoted to the rank of Soloist.
NYC Tour: Contemporary Innovators
Blog by PNB Dancer Cecilia Iliesiu.
I know I am biased, but PNB knocked New York’s socks off the last two days with the Balanchine Program! However, they don’t know what is coming their way with the next program – Contemporary Innovators.
On the Program —
PNB Tour: George Balanchine’s Square Dance, Prodigal Son, and Stravinsky Violin Concerto
PNB on Tour: George Balanchine’s Square Dance, Prodigal Son, Stravinsky Violin Concerto
Blog by PNB dancer Cecilia Iliesiu.
PNB’s opening night was magical! There had been a few rough rehearsals with tired bodies and swift musical tempos, but once that curtain went up Wednesday evening, we just danced!



