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 […]
Ballet’s Latine Inspirations, Part 2
Written and researched by PNB Company dancer Kyle Davis In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are looking at some of the incredible Latino and Latina ballet dancers who have, and continue, to deeply impact the ballet industry by breaking barriers, inspiring others through representation, and giving back to their communities. Read on to […]
Ballet’s Latine Inspirations, Part 1
Written and researched by PNB Company dancer Kyle Davis In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are looking at some of the incredible Latino and Latina ballet dancers who have, and continue, to deeply impact the ballet industry by breaking barriers, inspiring others through representation, and giving back to their communities. Read through and […]
PNB Pride Profile: Oleander “Olli” Lewis
PNB invited employees who celebrate Pride Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. Stories may be edited and condensed for clarity. I’ve been with PNB for two whole seasons! I started in September 2021 just before we opened the season. I’ve been excited seeing so many people back in the […]
PNB Pride Profile: Dr. David Barela
PNB invited employees who celebrate Pride Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy. Stories may be edited and condensed for clarity. From a young age, I dedicated myself to the captivating worlds of ballet and piano. The pursuit of these passions led me on an extraordinary journey. As I honed […]