Posts about Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.) at Pacific Northwest Ballet
Momotaro Community Day is a free, family friendly event at McCaw Hall! Join us as we celebrate Japanese and Japanese American art, dance, and culture, with a special focus on the direct experiences of Puget Sound communities.
PNB School Summer Course students are invited to participate in MoBBallet’s Symposium on the Hill Ballet Intensive during the last week of PNB School’s Summer Course. Both organizations share a student-centered approach, leading to this partnership. Read more in this blog!
In honor of Black History Month, PNB is highlighting Ulysses Dove (1947 – 1996), a trailblazing Black dancer and choreographer whose work is beloved by PNB audiences and artists alike.
Peach Costume Sketch by Meleta Buckstaff.
This March, PNB will bring to life the classic Japanese folktale Momotaro.
Momotaro, or The Peach Boy, tells the story of a boy who springs to life from a giant peach, delighting the elderly couple who have longed […]
November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor Native nations in the Pacific Northwest and across the United States who have lived here since time immemorial. We recently caught up with several native artists who participated in The Sleeping Beauty Community Day!
Accessibility programs throughout our organization ensure that all communities and families have a place at PNB. Whether participating in a class or attending a performance, everyone is welcome at PNB. Click here to learn more about some of the ways PNB makes dance accessible to all who wish to participate!
Join us on Friday, June 6, 2025, for a special PNB Pride Night celebration! Click here for details and tickets.
In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, PNB School Faculty member Miriam Landis asked individuals celebrating this month to share their stories. Read more about PNB staff members Eva Stone, Samuel Maifeld, Tara Stepenberg, and Ikolo Griffin and what Jewish American Heritage Month means to them.
STG Dance for PD offers eight weeks of free classes, using dance, live music, and community to support students in developing artistry and grace while addressing PD-specific concerns, like balance, flexibility, coordination, isolation, and gait. Learn more about the program and its effects in this quick article!
Krishna Washburn, artistic director for Dark Room Ballet, the co-director of Telephone, blind teacher of audio description for dance, and activist, explains the reason why audio description for dance performance is so important.