Pacific Northwest Ballet School believes that ballet is for everyone.

That’s why we’ve developed a wide range of classes and programs, designed to be enjoyed by dance lovers aged two through adult. Our three main school divisions (Children’s, Student, and Professional) are meticulously designed to challenge the physical and technical abilities of each student, and we offer year-round additional programming for all ages.

Children’s Division

The Children’s Division is divided into Pre-K for ages 2–4, Creative Movement and Children’s Division Boys’ Class for ages 5–6, Pre-Ballet for age 7; No auditions are required. These programs are a prelude to formal ballet instruction and introduce children to music and movement through a structured progression that stresses creativity and group interaction.

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Student Division

The Student Division consists of Level I through VIII, beginning at age 8. Auditions are required for Level I and above or for students age 8 years or older. Classes in this division are carefully graded by age, physical strength and development.

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Professional Division

The School’s Professional Division offers advanced instruction for those students planning a professional dance career. Students invited to the two-year Professional Division program concentrate on perfecting technique and developing artistry through intensive full-day instruction.

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Adult Classes

Open Program
Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s Open Program classes are open to the public (age 13 and older) and include beginning to advanced ballet technique classes.

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Summer Course

Our Summer Course curriculum offers serious ballet students the highest caliber of intensive classical training, augmented by a rich diversity of dance forms necessary to meet the eclectic demands of dance companies today.

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Eastside Summer Dance

Students participating in the Eastside Summer Dance Workshops and Eastside Summer Course at The Francia Russell Center will gain a deeper appreciation for ballet and its rich history through dance classes with our outstanding faculty and unique and fun projects.

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Student Exchange

Each year PNB School selects upper level students to participate in established two to six-week exchanges at four elite ballet schools: Canada’s National Ballet School, the Royal Danish Ballet School, the Paris Opera Ballet School , and the Palucca School in Dresden, Germany.

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