New Works Initiative

Help us forge the future of dance.

Pacific Northwest Ballet’s New Works Initiative has facilitated the creation and acquisition of nearly 150 new works since it was founded in 2005. Through generous donations from individuals and foundations, this initiative has led to the creation of new works from choreographers like Donald Byrd, Alejandro Cerrudo, Jessica Lang, Edwaard Liang, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Robyn Mineko Williams, Justin Peck, Crystal Pite, Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, and Twyla Tharp.

These additions to our repertoire keep PNB at the forefront of advancing the ballet art form while inspiring dancers, donors, musicians, and audiences. As we look to the future, we want to create opportunities for young choreographers, especially those whose voices will add much-needed diversity to the landscape of dance.

Gifts to the New Works Initiative cover costs for choreographers, lighting, costume and scenic designers, music, and other related expenses. The initiative’s importance cannot be measured. It defines PNB’s innovative artistic vision.