When Adult Dancers Take the Stage: Second Act Collective Performs at the Francia Russell Center
Second Act Collective, a nonprofit for adult ballet dancers, performs at PNB’s Francia Russell Center. Faculty member Ikolo Griffin shares why it matters.
Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy Announces Retirement
Principal dancer Elizabeth Murphy announces her retirement after 15 years with PNB. Celebrate her career at the Season Encore performance.
Celebrating Ulysses Dove
Celebrate Black History Month with a tribute to Ulysses Dove, the trailblazing choreographer behind PNB favorites like Red Angels and Serious Pleasures.
Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa on Momotaro
Choreographer Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa discuss creating Momotaro (The Peach Boy), PNB’s new family ballet featuring live taiko and PNB School students.
Interview with Ariana Lallone, Former PNB Dancer
Former PNB principal Ariana Lallone reflects on her 24-year ballet career and her transition to aerial arts with Teatro ZinZanni at age 42.
Meet the 2026 Summer Course Auditioners
Meet the PNB School faculty heading to a city near you for the 2026 Summer Course Audition Tour. Get tips and advice from the expert team.
Dancer Promotions! Christopher D’Ariano, Clara Ruf Maldonado, Mark Cuddihee, Ashton Edwards, Juliet Prine, and Yuki Takahashi
Following the opening night world premiere performance of AfterTime in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s current mixed rep program, PNB Artistic Director Peter Boal announced the promotion of four corps de ballet dancers to the rank of soloist, and two soloists being elevated to principal dancers: Mark Cuddihee, Ashton Edwards, Juliet Prine, and Yuki Takahashi are now soloists, and Christopher […]
PNB School Faculty Spotlight: James Yoichi Moore
Former PNB principal James Yoichi Moore returns to the School as faculty. Learn about his career highlights, teaching approach, and advice for students.
The Truth About Conditioning and Cross-Training for Dancers
PNB School’s Deborah Kenner explains how cross-training supports dancers with injury prevention, strength, and flexibility—plus Pilates at PNB School.
PNB School Faculty Spotlight: Margarita Armas
Meet Margarita Armas, PNB School faculty member, choreographer, and former Professional Division student, whose work is inspired by her Peruvian heritage.