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 […]
Building a World Premiere with Jessica Lang
Go behind the scenes as Jessica Lang creates a world premiere for PNB. Learn about her collaborative process and artistic vision in this in-depth Q&A.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Leta Biasucci
How has your approach to the career changed over time? I am able to find much more enjoyment in opportunities than I did when I was younger. Early in my career, I would become easily bogged down with performance anxiety and it played a huge role in how I approached rehearsals and performing. Once I […]
Q&A with Penny Saunders: Returning to PNB and to Wonderland
Choreographer Penny Saunders discusses returning to PNB to restage Wonderland, her creative process, and what audiences can expect from the revival.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Jonathan Batista
What are you most looking forward to for the 50th Anniversary Season? Definitely looking forward to performing in George Balanchine’s Allegro Brillante, and Peter Boal’s Giselle alongside Angelica Generosa, and Carmina Burana with Elizabeth Murphy! What is one role that holds special significance for you? Albrecht (from Giselle) holds such special significance for me. I was going to perform it with […]
Q&A with Principal Dancer Kyle Davis
What is one role that holds special significance for you? Oberon in A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The first time I was cast to learn the role of Oberon I was contemplating a change of career – I had lost my passion for dancing and performing. Working on and performing the role allowed me to dive into […]
10 Fast Facts About Giselle’s Costumes
Discover fascinating details about the costumes in PNB’s production of Giselle, from romantic-era tutus to the ethereal designs of the ghostly Wilis.