Q&A with Principal Dancer Angelica Generosa
The most rewarding part of being a dancer for me is to see the joy from the audience after shows. I want people to see that it’s a beautiful place to get away and to be part of an adventure.
Global Ballet Teachers: Cecilia Iliesiu Teaches in Accra, Ghana
PNB Principal dancer Cecilia Iliesiu is the Director of the organization Global Ballet Teachers, and recently travelled to Accra, Ghana. While there, Cecilia lead a Four-Day Teacher Workshop to inspire more connection between dance teachers around the world.
Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Lesley Rausch Announces Retirement
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Lesley Rausch has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 season. Lesley joined PNB as a member of the corps de ballet in 2001. She was promoted to soloist in 2007 and principal in 2011. Lesley’s incredible 22-year career will be celebrated at the Season Encore Performance, Sunday, June 11, 2023 at McCaw Hall.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Kyle Davis
What is one role that holds special significance for you? Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The first time I was cast to learn the role of Oberon I was contemplating a change of career – I had lost my passion for dancing and performing.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Leta Biasucci
What is the best advice that you've ever received? If you are ever in doubt about doing something generous- giving a compliment, writing a card, reaching out to someone- do it.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Jonathan Batista
What are you looking forward to most for the 50th Anniversary Season? Definitely looking forward to performing in George Balanchine's Allegro Brillante, and Peter Boal's Giselle alongside Angelica Generosa, and Carmina Burana with Elizabeth Murphy!
Jonathan Batista In the News
Can't get enough of PNB's newest principal dancer, Jonathan Batista? We've rounded up the top interviews with Jonathan, including his daily routine that helps keep him at his best. Don't forget to catch Jonathan in The Seasons' Canon, streaming now through Monday, November 21.
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.
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 […]