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 […]
PNB Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members at the Beginning of the 2024/25 Season!
On September 25, 2024, PNB welcomed new Governing Trustee Cindy Runger and new Advisory Council Members Anne Brinson, Collett Cox, and Andrea Snyder. Keep scrolling to meet these new members! Cindy Runger brings to the board valuable experience, having served on various board committees for the past seven years, including audit, nomination/governance, finance, and risk. Currently, […]
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.
The Inspiration for Black Wave; Notes from Choreographer Jessica Lang
Choreographer Jessica Lang is busy in PNB’s studios putting the finishing touches on Black Wave, her first work as PNB’s resident choreographer. Jessica’s work for PNB is both thought-provoking and emotionally moving, and Black Wave is no different. Keep scrolling to learn about Jessica’s unique inspirations for this piece. An important part of Black Wave’s inspiration is the Japanese artform kintsugi. Jessica explains, “The work is inspired by the philosophy of kintsugi, the Japanese art of rebuilding […]
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 […]
Q&A with Nancy Crowley, PNB’s New Family Matinee Rehearsal Director
PNB Faculty member Nancy Crowley starts a new role as PNB’s Family Matinee Rehearsal Director this fall! Nancy begins her position by directing PNB School students preparing to perform Beauty and the Beast in March. Read on to learn more about Nancy, her dance career, and her new position with PNB. Knowledge. It has always inspired me to […]