Cinderella Stories Throughout History

The story of Cinderella is timeless. Known by many names around the world, this folk tale emphasizes the innately human desire to overcome unjust oppression and find happily ever after. The roots of the story, more ancient than we may ever know, can be traced back for many centuries. We’ve compiled just a […]

2020-01-03T10:19:10-08:00January 3rd, 2020|Categories: Performances, Tell the Tale|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Cinderella Stories Throughout History

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Carmina Burana + Agon

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Carmina Burana + Agon

Lindsi Dec and PNB Company dancers in Carmina Burana © Angela Sterling.

You never forget the opening moment of Kent Stowell’s Carmina Burana. Even wildly enthusiastic applause can’t drown out the 70 voices of the Pacific Lutheran University Choral […]

“O Fortuna” in Pop Culture

PNB Company dancers in Carmina Burana © Angela Sterling.

“O Fortuna” is one of the most dramatic, and memorable, pieces of music in the modern classical canon. Based on a 13th century Medieval Latin Goliardic poem, and set to music in 1935 by composer Carl […]

Announcing our 2019-2020 Season

Artistic Director Peter Boal has announced the line-up for Pacific Northwest Ballet’s 47th season, running from September, 2019 to June, 2020. Highlights include George Balanchine’s masterful Agon on a double-bill with Kent Stowell’s powerhouse production of Carmina Burana; world premieres by local choreographers Donald Byrd, Eva Stone, and Miles Pertl; the return of […]

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Swan Lake

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Swan Lake

by Artistic Director Peter Boal

 

Ask anyone to name two ballets they have seen. I’m willing to bet Nutcracker would come first, Swan Lake second. We agree. Swan Lake is the second-most-attended ballet in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s history.

 

If Nutcracker […]

2023-10-10T11:57:41-07:00February 2nd, 2018|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook: Swan Lake

Principal Dancer Maria Chapman Announces Retirement

SEATTLE, WA — Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal and principal dancer Maria Chapman have announced that Ms. Chapman has decided to retire. Ms. Chapman joined PNB as an apprentice in 1995 and was promoted to corps de ballet in 1996, soloist in 2005, and principal in 2009.

“In […]

2015-11-17T16:44:24-08:00November 17th, 2015|Categories: Dancer Announcements, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Principal Dancer Maria Chapman Announces Retirement

Kent Stowell on the PNB Orchestra, Carmina Burana, and more

Pacific Northwest Ballet's Founding Artistic Director Kent Stowell was instrumental in creating the PNB Orchestra; he recently sat down to share memories of the PNB Orchestra and his Carmina Burana.

2022-08-30T12:29:55-07:00May 26th, 2015|Categories: Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Kent Stowell on the PNB Orchestra, Carmina Burana, and more

What is NEXT STEP?

Pacific Northwest Ballet fosters young choreographers in an unique program called – NEXT STEP.

What is it?

NEXT STEP is where Company dancers rise as choreographers and PNB School’s Professional Division students take center stage in an all-premiere lineup of works created just for them.

2015-04-10T17:28:57-07:00April 10th, 2015|Categories: Next Step Choreographers, Performances, PNB School|Tags: , |Comments Off on What is NEXT STEP?

Promotions: 2 Principals & 3 Soloists

Seattle, WA – Before the start of this evening’s opening night performance of The Sleeping Beauty, Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal stepped out in front of the curtains to make a special announcement. “It gives me great pleasure to announce five well-deserved promotions.” To hearty rounds of applause, Mr. Boal informed […]

2014-02-01T03:41:00-08:00February 1st, 2014|Categories: Dancer Announcements, Dancers, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Promotions: 2 Principals & 3 Soloists
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