Behind-the-Scenes of The Nutcracker with PNB Production Stage Manager Sandy Barrack
Go backstage at PNB’s Nutcracker with stage manager Sandy Barrack. Learn how snow falls, the tree grows, and other iconic stage effects come to life.
NEXT STEP: Choreographic conversation and interview with program coordinator Eva Stone
By Leah Terada Each year, a small number of PNB company member dancers are commissioned to create a ten-to-fifteen-minute dance piece performed by Professional Division students at Pacific Northwest Ballet School. The selected applicants are free to create at their own pace, but the process of workshops and rehearsals begins in mid-August and culminates at […]
Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Concertmaster and Solo Violinist Michael Jinsoo Lim’s Playlist
Meet PNB Concertmaster Michael Jinsoo Lim and explore the music that inspires him, from Corigliano to Stravinsky, ahead of PNB’s All Balanchine program.
The Inspiration for Black Wave; Notes from Choreographer Jessica Lang
Choreographer Jessica Lang is busy in PNB’s studios putting the finishing touches on Black Wave, her first work as PNB’s resident choreographer. Jessica’s work for PNB is both thought-provoking and emotionally moving, and Black Wave is no different. Keep scrolling to learn about Jessica’s unique inspirations for this piece. An important part of Black Wave’s inspiration is the Japanese artform kintsugi. Jessica explains, “The work is inspired by the philosophy of kintsugi, the Japanese art of rebuilding […]
Diving Deeper with New Works: A Conversation with Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang
Jessica Lang discusses her new role as PNB’s Resident Choreographer, her creative process for Black Wave, and PNB’s New Works Initiative in this Q&A.
Announcing New PNB Faculty Member Kurt Froman
PNB School welcomes Kurt Froman to lead the Men’s Division. The former NYCB dancer and Billy Elliot choreographer brings decades of experience to Seattle.
Q&A with Nancy Crowley, PNB’s New Family Matinee Rehearsal Director
PNB Faculty member Nancy Crowley starts a new role as PNB’s Family Matinee Rehearsal Director this fall! Nancy begins her position by directing PNB School students preparing to perform Beauty and the Beast in March. Read on to learn more about Nancy, her dance career, and her new position with PNB. Knowledge. It has always inspired me to […]
Celebrating Retiring Rehearsal Director Otto Neubert
By Emma Love Suddarth A Deep, Booming German Accent. A Tall, Towering Stature. A Ready-To-Work Look on his Face from the Moment He Enters the Studio. “So many people tell me later, ‘When I first met you, I was scared of you!’ and I’ve never understood it,” explains PNB rehearsal director Otto Neubert. While I can […]
Announcing Jessica Lang as PNB’s Next Resident Choreographer
Pacific Northwest Ballet names Jessica Lang as its next Resident Choreographer. Learn about her acclaimed career and upcoming works for PNB’s stage.
Q&A with Jonathan Porretta, a New PNB Rehearsal Director
Jonathan Porretta has excelled at many different roles at PNB. He was a beloved principal dancer and performer in the company and an equally popular faculty member at PNB School. This season, he tackles a new role as a rehearsal director. Read on to learn Jonathan’s favorite memories at PNB School, what he’s most looking […]