The Nutcracker Poems
Each year, PNB creates a poem to help spread the news about George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®. This year, we asked our Nutcracker fans to wow us with their poetic brilliance. We were blown away by the many magical poem submissions. Read all the entries, including the winning poem by Kathryn S. Egan, below! When snowclouds move in over […]
Q&A with PNB School’s Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk
Get to know PNB School’s new Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk, a former PNB soloist who shares her inspirations, teaching approach, and advice for dancers.
Jewels Inspired Playlist
Listen to this Jewels-inspired playlist featuring songs about gems, glitter, and sparkle. Balanchine’s Jewels was inspired by a visit to Van Cleef and Arpels.
Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Lucien Postlewaite Announces Retirement
Principal dancer Lucien Postlewaite announces his retirement after over 20 years with PNB. Celebrate his career at the Season Encore performance.
Starting Ballet as an Adult: It’s Never Too Late
Thinking about starting ballet as an adult? PNB School’s Deborah Kenner shares tips on what to wear, what to expect, and why it’s never too late to begin.
PNB School Faculty Spotlight: Kurt Froman
Meet Kurt Froman, PNB School’s Men’s Division Coordinator. A former NYCB dancer, he coached Natalie Portman for Black Swan and starred in Movin’ Out on Broadway.
PNB School Welcomes New Managing Director, Lauri-Michelle Houk
PNB School welcomes Lauri-Michelle Houk as Managing Director. A former PNB soloist, she returns to Seattle with Marisa Albee promoted to School Principal.
Jérôme Kaplan at PNB
Learn about Jérôme Kaplan, the internationally renowned costume and set designer behind PNB’s stunning productions of Jewels, Giselle, and Roméo et Juliette.
PNB Welcomes New Trustees Erica Fewel and Guen Toste!
PNB is excited to welcome new Trustees Erica Fewel and Guen Toste to the PNB Governing Board! Keep scrolling to meet these new members. Erica Fewel is a Partner at Ernst & Young with over 25 years of experience serving technology and life science companies. She has previously served on the Big Brothers Big Sisters board […]
Meet PNB’s 2025 Summer Course Counselors
Meet the counselors caring for PNB School’s 2025 Summer Course students. Learn about their dance backgrounds, favorite memories, and advice for young dancers.