PNB by the Decades: The 2000’s Launch a New Era at PNB

The 2000s began a new era of Pacific Northwest Ballet history with the retirement of Kent Stowell and Francia Russell and the hiring of Peter Boal as artistic director. In many ways, the PNB that audiences know and love today took shape during the 2000s. Read on to learn about this influential decade!

2023-08-16T16:29:58-07:00May 11th, 2023|Categories: Choreographers, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on PNB by the Decades: The 2000’s Launch a New Era at PNB

PNB by the Decades: Dancing around the Globe and in Seattle in the ’90s

As PNB celebrates our 50th anniversary season, we are looking back to our past. In the 1990's, finally established as a prestigious dance company, PNB focused on engaging with the local Seattle community and touring to New York, Melbourne, and more.

2023-08-16T16:28:49-07:00April 20th, 2023|Categories: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Life at PNB, PNB on Tour|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on PNB by the Decades: Dancing around the Globe and in Seattle in the ’90s

PNB by the Decades: 1980s at PNB, the Origins of Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake and Nutcracker

PNB took tremendous leaps toward establishing itself as an acclaimed ballet company in the 1980s. PNB’s original productions of Swan Lake and the Nutcracker, which both premiered in the ‘80s, were pivotal steps in this dance toward success. As PNB celebrates our 50th Anniversary, step back in time with us to our twentieth year and the very beginnings of some of our favorite productions!

2023-08-16T16:24:07-07:00November 10th, 2022|Categories: Choreographers, Dancers, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on PNB by the Decades: 1980s at PNB, the Origins of Kent Stowell’s Swan Lake and Nutcracker

PNB Announces New Soloists at The Seasons’ Canon

Soloist Promotions: Madison Rayn Abeo, Dammiel Cruz-Garrido, Christopher D’Ariano, Amanda Morgan, Christian Poppe, and Leah Terada.

2023-09-14T12:34:57-07:00November 4th, 2022|Categories: Dancer Announcements, Dancers, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on PNB Announces New Soloists at The Seasons’ Canon

Crystal Pite’s The Seasons’ Canon by the Numbers

Crystal’s remarkable ability to evocatively move large groups of dancers through space is on full display in The Seasons’ Canon. Set by stager Eric Beauchesne, the cast of 54 move as one entity through ensemble dances, solos, and duets that all feel trailblazing.

2022-11-02T12:45:50-07:00October 27th, 2022|Categories: Performances|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Crystal Pite’s The Seasons’ Canon by the Numbers

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Duo Concertant, Catching Feelings, The Seasons’ Canon

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Duo Concertant, Catching Feelings, The Seasons’ Canon

The three works presented in this program span the same lifetime as our Company. George Balanchine’s Duo Concertant, one of 34 offerings in a landmark […]

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Duo Concertant, Catching Feelings, The Seasons’ Canon

The three works presented in this program span the same lifetime as our Company. George Balanchine’s Duo Concertant, one of 34 offerings in a landmark […]

2023-09-26T12:59:22-07:00October 25th, 2022|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook: Duo Concertant, Catching Feelings, The Seasons’ Canon

Returning to the Studios to Celebrate PNB’s 50th

Returning to the Studios to Celebrate PNB’s 50th

By Leta Biasucci

A Golden Anniversary Season 

PNB is turning 50, and there is much to celebrate! To mark this milestone, Peter Boal has curated a season that pays homage to PNB’s rich past, honors its exciting present, and looks ahead […]

2022-10-24T15:09:24-07:00October 24th, 2022|Categories: Life at PNB, Performances|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Returning to the Studios to Celebrate PNB’s 50th

Meet the 2022/23 Season Apprentices

Welcome PNB’s 2022/23 Season Apprentices!

This season, PNB is excited to promote five PNB School Professional Division students into the Company as Apprentices. Get to know these dancers in their brief interviews below. Learn what they’re looking forward to in PNB’s 50th Anniversary Season, the best advice they’ve received, and more, and help us welcome Luca […]

Promotions: James Kirby Rogers, Jonathan Batista, & Cecilia Iliesiu

PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal Announces Three Promotions at CARMINA BURANA Opening Night.

September 23, 2022 – Seattle, WA – “It gives me great pleasure to be able to promote three dancers in our company this evening.” Prior to the curtain going up for on opening night of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 50th Anniversary season, PNB Artistic […]

2022-10-05T11:30:18-07:00October 5th, 2022|Categories: Dancer Announcements, Dancers, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Promotions: James Kirby Rogers, Jonathan Batista, & Cecilia Iliesiu

Promotion: Kiyon Ross to become Pacific Northwest Ballet’s new Associate Artistic Director.

Promotion: Kiyon Ross to become Pacific Northwest Ballet’s new Associate Artistic Director.

September 19, 2022, SEATTLE, WA – Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal has announced that Kiyon Ross has been promoted to the position of Associate Artistic Director. Mr. […]

2022-09-21T15:02:14-07:00September 21st, 2022|Categories: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Promotion: Kiyon Ross to become Pacific Northwest Ballet’s new Associate Artistic Director.
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