This is where you get the ins and outs of life as a dancer with the Pacific Northwest Ballet. From Q&As to Promotions to Retirements to Cooking.

Meet PNB’s 2025 Summer Course Counselors

Each summer at PNB School, hundreds of joyful ballet students take the halls of the Phelps Center for five weeks of top-tier ballet training, growing friendships, and the beauty of Seattle summer. Our team of Summer Course counselors cares for these talented students and ensures they have tons of fun amidst their technique classes. Today on the PNB Blog, meet PNB's 2025 Summer Course Counselors!

2025-07-07T14:41:28-07:00July 7th, 2025|Categories: Life at PNB, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff, Summer Course|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Meet PNB’s 2025 Summer Course Counselors
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What Comes Next? A note from Price Suddarth about his family’s next big adventure

"After 16 seasons with PNB and 30 years of performing on stage, I’m stepping away from the curtain call. Together, Emma and I are launching Jumpkut, a multimedia contemporary ballet company that blends movement, cinema, and storytelling."

2025-06-05T14:36:44-07:00June 5th, 2025|Categories: Dancer Announcements, Dancers, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , |Comments Off on What Comes Next? A note from Price Suddarth about his family’s next big adventure
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Celebrating Jessica Lang, PNB’s Resident Choreographer

PNB's 2025/26 Season marks Jessica Lang’s second year as PNB’s Resident Choreographer! PNB will celebrate Lang with our ALL LANG program in May of 2026, as well as her new ballet for children Momotaro. Keep reading to learn more about Jessica Lang, her choreographic process, and what you can look forward to next season!

2025-06-03T11:02:56-07:00June 3rd, 2025|Categories: Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , |Comments Off on Celebrating Jessica Lang, PNB’s Resident Choreographer
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Q&A with Meleta Buckstaff, PNB Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer for Cracks

PNB Costume Shop Manager Meleta Buckstaff is designing the costumes for Rena Butler’s new work Cracks. We sat down with Meleta in the costume shop to talk about her designs for this new work, what exactly a costume shop manager does, and more!

2025-05-23T10:00:37-07:00May 22nd, 2025|Categories: Performances, PNB Wardrobe, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Q&A with Meleta Buckstaff, PNB Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer for Cracks
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Unwrapping …throes of increasing wonder | Leah Terada in conversation with Kiyon Ross   

Go behind the scenes with PNB Company dancer Leah Terada and Associate Artistic Director Kiyon Ross as they discuss the inspirations behind ...throes of increasing wonder, which was created as a 50th anniversary gift for PNB.

2025-05-15T09:41:20-07:00May 15th, 2025|Categories: Choreographers, Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Unwrapping …throes of increasing wonder | Leah Terada in conversation with Kiyon Ross   
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A Sensory Prelude to a Larger Mexican Tale | Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan NEXT STEP 2025

PNB Company dancers Kyle Davis and Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan share their inspirations for their upcoming, collaborative NEXT STEP work.

2025-06-06T10:07:45-07:00May 13th, 2025|Categories: Dancers, Next Step Choreographers, Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on A Sensory Prelude to a Larger Mexican Tale | Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan NEXT STEP 2025
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Q&A with Artistic Director Peter Boal on his 20th Anniversary Season

The 2025/26 Season marks Artistic Director Peter Boal's 20th year with the company. PNB has thrived under Peter's leadership, and we are so excited to celebrate his remarkable achievements. Read on to learn more about Peter’s tenure and what he's most looking forward to next season! 

2025-05-06T17:25:51-07:00May 6th, 2025|Categories: Life at PNB, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , |Comments Off on Q&A with Artistic Director Peter Boal on his 20th Anniversary Season
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