Q&A with Soloist Christian Poppe
The first role that immediately comes to mind is Aminta from Sylvia Pas de Deux choreographed by Kyle Davis. It was a role that I did as a member of the Pacific Northwest Ballet School, and one from which I learned a significant amount. Performing on stage in front of an audience is always the greatest highlight […]
Ballet Book Rec: Peter Boal’s New Book Illusions of Camelot: A Memoir
With sunny skies and 80-degree forecasts here in Seattle, we are ready to get our summer reading started here at PNB! If you’re looking for something to add to your summer reading list, we recommend Illusions of Camelot: A Memoir, Peter Boal’s new book. Although not exactly a beach read, it is certainly a barre read perfect for […]
Q&A with Amanda Morgan
How does your identity and background inform who you are as an artist? I’m originally from Tacoma, Washington, so I’ve pretty much grown up here my entire life. My mom is from Dominican Republic, my dad is Puerto Rican, and I’m also an Afro Latina. I think that influences much of how I approach what I do. Whether that’s a corps role in a more Eurocentric ballet, […]
Q&A with Corps Member Noah Martzall
I am most looking forward to seeing all the new works that are being created this season. Something is so special about seeing a world premiere be put together from start to finish and how it evolves in that creation process. I can’t wait to see all of the beautiful costumes, sets, lighting, and dancing that […]
PNB by the Decades: The 2000s Launch a New Era at PNB
The 2000s began a new era of Pacific Northwest Ballet history with the retirement of Kent Stowell and Francia Russell and the hiring of Peter Boal as artistic director. Additionally, PNB got a new and improved performance space, McCaw Hall, which audiences enjoy to this day. In many ways, the PNB as we know it […]
Q&A with Corps Member Audrey Malek
Performing onstage. I’m really excited and looking forward to performing my first season at PNB, and at such a special time with the company! Performing Myrtha in Giselle at my previous ballet company. I hope that I’ll get to do it with PNB one day!
Q&A with Corps Member Clara Ruf Maldonado
What are three things you love about Seattle? If you were not a dancer, is there an alternate career path you would have chosen? I grew up acting in different community theaters in my neighborhood. One summer, we even got to tour to Poland and Austria. I think that if I hadn’t gotten so busy with my […]
Q&A with Corps Member Zsilas Michael Hughes
When joining the company at a young age, a young dancer’s life drastically changes, commanding one to adjust to the caliber of responsibility a dancer must take on. Shortly after beginning, I altered my approach to the career of a professional dancer. I have become quite decisive in prolonging long term health and longevity, so that I may afford […]
Q&A with Corps Member Connor Horton
Seeing all the small pieces from weeks of work come together, and being a part of the finished product is such a great feeling. The Seasons’ Canon. It’s such a large and intricate work that compliments the music perfectly. It creates such powerful moments, and I think it will be something really special for both […]
PNB announces the passing of former Principal Dancer Deborah Hadley (1951 – 2023)
With great sadness and on behalf of her family, Pacific Northwest Ballet announces the sudden passing of Deborah Hadley, PNB’s original prima ballerina. Hadley joined PNB in 1979 and reigned as a Principal Dancer for 13 years. In reporting on her retirement, Carole Beers of The Seattle Times described Hadley as “the ballerina who shaped PNB’s look.” And […]