Today on the PNB Blog, we are featuring James Yoichi Moore, who returns to PNB as a PNB School faculty member! A former PNB Principal dancer, Mr. Moore brings a wealth of expertise to our students. Click here to learn more about James Yoichi Moore’s career, his advice to students, and more!
"When approached correctly, cross-training can unlock strength, control, and technical gains that dance training alone can’t always provide. But with so many programs and voices out there, it’s crucial to work with professionals who understand both dance and developmental needs..."
Meet Margarita Armas, a new faculty member at PNB School and former Professional Division Student.
PNB School's new Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk is off to a fabulous start as we kick off the school year. Eager to get to know Mrs. Houk? Check out this quick Q&A to learn her teaching approach, her favorite Seattle spot, and more!
Research shows that dance offers adults numerous benefits—not just physically, but also cognitively. In this blog, PNB School Assistant Principal Deborah Kenner offers tips for your very first dance class.
Get to know PNB School Men's Division Coordinator Kurt Froman in this PNB School Spotlight!
PNB School welcomes Lauri-Michelle Houk back to Seattle as the School’s new Managing Director. Coming most recently from San Diego where she served as Founder, Director, and CEO of the San Elijo Dance and Music Academy, Houk is also a former soloist with PNB and PNB School faculty member.
PNB School’s 2025 Summer Course ended last week, and we are so impressed with our students! During this five-week intensive, they learned new movement styles, made friends, and elevated their ballet training to new heights. Today, we’re breaking it all down with some fun numbers.
From PNB School’s Halloweek to the launch of our first Dance for All Sharing Day, there’s lots to celebrate from PNB School’s 2024/25 year! Click here to read the highlights of our 2024/25 school year and see some fun photos.
PNB School director Peter Boal recently announced the retirements of esteemed PNB School faculty members Denise Bolstad and Abbie Siegel. Denise Bolstad, PNB School Managing Director, will retire at the conclusion of Summer Course, and Abbie Siegel, PNB School Principal, will retire from her position after School Performance.