New Audio Dance Description Program at PNB
Learn how PNB launched its audio dance description program to make ballet accessible for blind and visually impaired audiences with live described performances.
Hispanic Heritage Month at PNB Roundup!
This year, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, PNB is excited to share that we’ve created a podcast version of our 2023 Baila Conmigo panel discussion, with transcripts in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Keep scrolling to access the podcast, as well as many other resources PNB has curated in honor of this celebratory month! In observance of […]
Pride Month 2024 Media Recommendations
Felix Ever After by Kacen Callender Recommended by Kristen Ramer Liang (she/her), Executive Assistant to Ellen Walker & Board Liaison From Stonewall and Lambda Award-winning author Kacen Callender, Felix Ever After is a YA novel about a transgender teen grappling with identity and self-discovery, all while falling in love for the first time. The main character, Felix Love, […]
PNB AANHPI Heritage Month Profiles
PNB invited employees who celebrate AANHPI (Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islanders) Heritage Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. How long have you been with PNB? 9.5 years Do you have a favorite ballet or ballets? Ooooh, too many favorites! My favorite parts of ballets are pas de […]
5 Women in Choreography
Celebrate Women’s History Month with five female choreographers who have created works at PNB, including Amanda Morgan, Jessica Lang, and Crystal Pite.
PNB Black History Month Profile: Jonathan Batista
PNB invited employees who celebrate Black History Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. Stories may be edited and condensed for clarity. How long have you been with PNB? I have been with PNB for 3 seasons. Do you have a favorite ballet or ballets? Swan Lake, Giselle, and Allegro Brillante are favorites. […]
PNB Black History Month Profile: Zsilas Michael Hughes
PNB invited employees who celebrate Black History Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. How long have you been with PNB? I am currently in my 3rd year with the company. Do you have a favorite ballet or ballets? My favorite ballets include Allegro Brilliante by George Balanchine, and my own production Piano […]
PNB Black History Month Profile: Betty Agent
PNB invited employees who celebrate Black History Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. Stories may be edited and condensed for clarity. How long have you been with PNB? I am a founding member of the PNB Orchestra, having played with the group since 1988. Do you have a favorite […]
Black Ballet History Reading List
Explore PNB’s curated reading list celebrating Black excellence in dance for Black History Month, with books for ballet lovers of all ages.
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month at PNB
Written and compiled by PNB Company dancer Amanda Morgan As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I found it important to highlight the many Latine artists that help make Pacific Northwest Ballet what it is. We range from being onstage to working behind the scenes to help the organization run as smoothly as it does. Our […]