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2026 – STUDENT DIVISION AUditions
New Student Auditions
January 31, 2026
April 4, 2026
Interested in joining us at PNB School? Audition for PNB School are coming up in 2026 at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. These auditions are only for students who are not already enrolled in PNB School classes.
2026 – SUMMER COURSE AUDITIONS
Our touring faculty is headed to a city near you!
Beginning in January 2026, two teams of PNB School faculty will visit almost 30 cities in the continental United States! Each audition is an hour and a half class with a member of PNB School’s renowned faculty. Click the button below for more information including the full audition tour list.
Summer 2026
Eastside Summer Dance Workshops at the Francia Russell Center
July 6 – 31, 2026
Ages 5 – 7
Summer Dance Workshops introduce students to ballet and its rich history through dance classes and unique craft projects. Each week is themed and every day includes an hour-long dance class, music class, story, snack time, and craft project with an informal mini-performance for adoring families at the end of the week. This year’s themes are George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, Wizard of Oz, The Little Mermaid, Swan Lake, and Cinderella.
Workshops meet Monday-Friday with morning sessions (9:00AM-12:00PM) and afternoon sessions (1:00PM-4:00PM).
Enroll today, dance tomorrow! For ages 2 to 6
Duet
Ages 2 and 3 with parent or caretaker
Duet classes introduce the concepts of spatial awareness and cooperation within a ballet classroom. Simple musical instruments along with fun and educational props are used to introduce rhythmical timing, taking turns, moving in different directions and physical skills like jumping and galloping. Duet classes incorporate both individual and partner work within the class structure. Duet classes are offered in 9-week sessions. Classes meet once a week for 45 minutes.
Click here to learn more about Duet classes.
Tots
Age 4
Students must be four years old by August 31, 2025 to join. Classes run from September 2025 to June 2026.
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Creative Movement
Ages 5-6
Creative Movement and Creative Dance for Boys classes meet once a week. Students must be five years old by August 31, 2025 to join. Classes run from September 2025 to June 2026.
Learn more about Creative Movement classes here.
Open program & PNBConditioning
In addition to dance classes for children, Pacific Northwest Ballet School has classes for adults! PNB School’s Open Program classes in Seattle and Bellevue are open to the public (age 13 and older) and include beginning to advanced ballet technique classes. New this fall: join us for Pilates mat and reformer classes at The Francia Russell Center, and our new teen series for students ages 12-14. In addition to our Pilates classes, PNB offers private and semi-private Pilates classes taught by our PNBConditioning program instructors.
