Remembering the Unknown; “Tomorrow” in Pieces | Samuel Portillo NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancer Samuel Portillo share his inspirations for his upcoming NEXT STEP work titled Tomorrow.
What Comes Next? A note from Price Suddarth about his family’s next big adventure
"After 16 seasons with PNB and 30 years of performing on stage, I’m stepping away from the curtain call. Together, Emma and I are launching Jumpkut, a multimedia contemporary ballet company that blends movement, cinema, and storytelling."
Between Nostalgia and Now | A look into Lily Wills’ new work for the NEXT STEP 2025 program
PNB Company dancer Lily Wills share her inspirations for her upcoming NEXT STEP work.
A Sensory Prelude to a Larger Mexican Tale | Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancers Kyle Davis and Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan share their inspirations for their upcoming, collaborative NEXT STEP work.
Legacies in Motion: A Tribute to Lynn Lindsay | Jonathan Batista, NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancer Jonathan Batista shares his inspirations for his upcoming NEXT STEP work, Suddenly, O FIM (The End).
Pacific Northwest Ballet Dancers Cecilia Iliesiu, Miles Pertl, and Price Suddarth Announce Departures
PNB says farewell to principal dancer Cecilia Iliesiu, as well as soloists Miles Pertl and Price Suddarth at the end of the 2024-25 season.
Grief, Hope, and the Ethereal Body | Amanda Morgan, NEXT STEP 2025
PNB Company dancer Amanda Morgan shares her inspirations for her upcoming NEXT STEP work.
Celebrating Kabby Mitchell III
As a part of Black History Month 2025, Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is celebrating Kabby Mitchel III, the first Black dancer at PNB. Mitchell danced with PNB from 1979 to 1984 and taught at PNB School. PNB Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross shares, "To speak his name is to speak of resilience, generosity, and an unshakable love for dance. To remember him is to remember a man who paved the way for so many, including me, with a grace and determination that transcended the stage."
A Dancer’s Perspective – Kyle Davis on The Sleeping Beauty
PNB Principal dancer Kyle Davis reflects on past performances of The Sleeping Beauty and the new, world-premiere production.
How to Prepare for Your Summer Intensive: Advice from PNB Soloist Leah Terada
What exactly makes a ballet summer intensive such a game-changer and why should you consider attending one? Whether you’re applying for your first one or are a seasoned dancer looking to enhance your technique, a summer intensive can be a transformative experience that shapes your growth as an artist and an individual. In this post, PNB soloist Leah Terada unpacks a few of the benefits and challenges worth considering when planning your summer.