NEXT STEP: Choreographic conversation and interview with program coordinator Eva Stone
By Leah Terada Each year, a small number of PNB company member dancers are commissioned to create a ten-to-fifteen-minute dance piece performed by Professional Division students at Pacific Northwest Ballet School. The selected applicants are free to create at their own pace, but the process of workshops and rehearsals begins in mid-August and culminates at […]
Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Concertmaster and Solo Violinist Michael Jinsoo Lim’s Playlist
Meet PNB Concertmaster Michael Jinsoo Lim and explore the music that inspires him, from Corigliano to Stravinsky, ahead of PNB’s All Balanchine program.
Hispanic Heritage Month at PNB Roundup!
This year, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, PNB is excited to share that we’ve created a podcast version of our 2023 Baila Conmigo panel discussion, with transcripts in English, Spanish, and Portuguese. Keep scrolling to access the podcast, as well as many other resources PNB has curated in honor of this celebratory month! In observance of […]
Interview with Salina Fisher, Composer for Black Wave
The premiere of Jessica Lang’s Black Wave was an exciting celebration of many “firsts.” Black Wave is the first work of Jessica Lang’s Choreographic Residency at PNB. Black Wave is also the first work in PNB’s repertory with music composed by award-winning artist Salina Fisher. In fact, this is Fisher’s first experience collaborating with a choreographer! Learn more about Salina Fisher and […]
Dancer Promotion! Luther DeMyer
Congratulations to Luther DeMyer, promoted from corps de ballet to Soloist at Pacific Northwest Ballet. Read tributes from Peter Boal and Kiyon Ross.
Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Violinist Tom Dziekonski’s Playlist
PNB is the home of so many artists: dancers, costumers, musicians, and more. Today on the PNB Blog, we’re starting a new series where we highlight PNB Orchestra members through their musical taste. First up, founding PNB Orchestra member and violinist Tom Dziekonski! Keep scrolling to read more about Tom while listening to some of […]
Diving Deeper with New Works: A Conversation with Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang
Jessica Lang discusses her new role as PNB’s Resident Choreographer, her creative process for Black Wave, and PNB’s New Works Initiative in this Q&A.
Announcing New PNB Faculty Member Kurt Froman
PNB School welcomes Kurt Froman to lead the Men’s Division. The former NYCB dancer and Billy Elliot choreographer brings decades of experience to Seattle.
From Screen to Stage – The Veil Between Worlds Creation Process
The Veil Between Worlds has a curious program note: “premiere June 10, 2021; Pacific Northwest Ballet (digital release).” This ballet was originally created, filmed, and shown during PNB’s 2020/21 Digital Season. Much like the inspiration for the work, The Veil Between Worlds has lived many lives; the piece has been performed on the screen and on the stage! Read on as we dive deep into The Veil Between Worlds unique creation process. Choreographer […]
2024 Summer Course by the Numbers
PNB School’s 2024 Summer Course by the numbers: 1,050 classes, students from 35 states, five weeks of world-class ballet training in Seattle.