Posts about Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.) at Pacific Northwest Ballet
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.
As a part of Black History Month 2025, Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is celebrating Kabby Mitchel III, the first Black dancer at PNB. Mitchell danced with PNB from 1979 to 1984 and taught at PNB School. PNB Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross shares, "To speak his name is to speak of resilience, generosity, and an unshakable love for dance. To remember him is to remember a man who paved the way for so many, including me, with a grace and determination that transcended the stage."
Everyone could use a little ballet magic in their life, and we don’t want the cost of tickets to keep anyone from attending. That’s why 2nd Fridays are Pay What You Can night at PNB! Every 2nd Friday evening performance, PNB guests can choose the tickets and price that works best for them (subject to availability). These tickets will be available 90 minutes before the performance at the McCaw Hall Box Office.