Q&A with Corps Member Malena Ani
Every emotional challenge you face on your path in dance is a chance to find healing and be one step closer to unconditional love. Channeling this love into your performances is a beautiful gift to experience and share with our audiences. No matter where you are, you are exactly where you need to be. I […]
Q&A with Soloist Price Suddarth
There are so many roles that hold a special place in my heart, but one of the top must be Oberon from Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. I was first cast in the role as an apprentice in 2010 and have had the chance to return to it multiple times throughout my career. Every time it comes […]
Q&A with Soloist Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan
Do you have pre-performance rituals? I love matching the leotard I wear in class to the costume I’ll be wearing in performance. How has your approach to the career changed over time? After experiencing my first injury last season, I understand the importance of working smart, not hard. I feel I am so much more mindful […]
Q&A with Soloist Miles Pertl
I am most looking forward to being a part of all the new creations that are coming this season. What a great way to honor the legacy of 50 years of creating art for our northwest audience. The role Friar Laurence in Romeo et Juliet is a role that I have cherished exploring. It is a character […]
Q&A with Principal Dancer James Kirby Rogers
I have never danced Giselle, so I am really looking forward to being part of that production. Dance teaches you a lot about yourself and a lot about what it means to be human. I think the qualities we admire in dancers are the qualities we admire most in humans: generosity, compassion, bravery, and tenacity. Striving […]
Q&A with Principal Dancer Lesley Rausch
I am thrilled to celebrate the rich history of the company this season. Revisiting A Midsummer Night’s Dream will be a special treat. I have danced almost every role possible in the ballet over the years. The first time was as a student on tour in Istanbul, Turkey as a Hound and Epilogue Fairy. It’s been wonderful […]
Q&A with Principal Dancer Lucien Postlewaite
PNB Principal dancer Lucien Postlewaite shares insights on his career, artistry, and life at Pacific Northwest Ballet in this in-depth Q&A interview.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy
PNB Principal dancer Elizabeth Murphy opens up about her career, artistic inspirations, and experiences at Pacific Northwest Ballet in this Q&A
Q&A with Principal Dancer Elle Macy
Jessica Lang’s Ghost Variations will always be special to me. It brought us back to dancing during the pandemic, and I got to dance with Dylan, which I will always cherish. I also danced this piece when I was promoted last Fall. Big love for Jessica. I always look forward to the varied new works that come […]
Q&A with Principal Dancer Cecilia Iliesiu
How has your approach to the career changed over time? When I started my career at Carolina Ballet 14 seasons ago, I worked as hard as I could for every role and opportunity to perform, hustling to achieve the high bar required for a ballet career. This focus hasn’t changed for me, however I’ve come […]