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 […]
Q&A with Principal Dancer Angelica Generosa
Performing Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty holds a huge amount of significance to me because it was the first full length ballet that I took on. Getting the opportunity to portray such an iconic role was such a highlight for my career and my journey here at PNB. There were so many nerves and so much excitement, […]
Global Ballet Teachers: Cecilia Iliesiu Teaches in Accra, Ghana
PNB Principal dancer Cecilia Iliesiu is the Director of the organization Global Ballet Teachers, and recently travelled to Accra, Ghana. While there, Cecilia lead a Four-Day Teacher Workshop to inspire more connection between dance teachers around the world. Read on for Cecilia’s recap of her trip! Words and photos by Cecilia Iliesiu In May 2020, during the […]
Ezra Thomson on Why New Works Matter
Former PNB dancer Ezra Thomson reflects on the importance of new choreographic works and how they shape a ballet company’s artistic identity and growth.
Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Lesley Rausch Announces Retirement
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Lesley Rausch has announced that she will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 season. Lesley joined PNB as a member of the corps de ballet in 2001. She was promoted to soloist in 2007 and principal in 2011. Lesley’s incredible 22-year career will be celebrated at the Season Encore […]