I.D.E.A // Pacific Northwest Ballet

Celebrating Native American History Month at PNB

November is Native American History Month. Seattle Center, the home of Pacific Northwest Ballet, resides on Indigenous land, the traditional territories of the Coast Salish people. This acknowledgement reminds us to strive for respectful partnerships with all people, as we search for collective healing.

A Different Kind of Ghost Story: Indigenous Traditions Across Latin America

by Sarah Marroquín Kolat Today marks the end of Hispanic and Latino Heritage Month, and as we look forward to opening GHOST STORIES on November 6, we wanted to look at a different kind of ghost story. Across Latin America, Indigenous traditions have long celebrated, respected, and maintained relationships between the living and the dead. […]

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day at PNB

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day. PNB celebrates the artists and creators whose communities and cultures have been in our region since time immemorial. One such artist is Tlingit tribal member Preston Singletary, best known for his intricate handblown glass works that meld this contemporary medium with traditional Tlingit formline design. Singletary created the scenic design […]

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at PNB

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins today. This month and all year long, we celebrate the contributions of artists from and with cultural roots in Latin America.  José Limón José Limón (1908-1972) was a crucial figure in the development of modern dance: his powerful dancing shifted perceptions of the male dancer, while his choreography continues to […]

PNB School 2025/2026 School Year Highlights

From PNB School’s Halloweek to the launch of our first Strike Up the Band fundraiser, there’s lots to celebrate from PNB School’s 2025/2026 year! Keep scrolling to read the highlights of our 2025/2026 school year and see some fun photos. New Voices kept Level VII students engaged in the choreographic process with multiple showings of […]

Momotaro Community Day Panelists Share Their Favorite Asian Artists

May is AANHPI Month, celebrating the diverse histories and contributions of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities. At PNB’s recent Momotaro Community Day celebrating Japanese and Japanese American art, dance, and culture, panel moderator Mari Horita and panelists Caitlin Oiye Coon, James Yoichi Moore, and AC Petersen each recommended Asian artists that our […]