Get to know the PNB dancers through the Q&A posts.
Recently, PNB had the pleasure of sitting down with former principal dancer Ariana Lallone, who performed with the company for 24 years. After this impressive career, Lallone pivoted, performing with Teatro ZinZanni for 10 years. Check out this blog to learn more about Lallone’s inspiring career and her joy of performing!
PNB's production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® opens this Friday, November 28, 2025! To celebrate the opening of the Northwest's favorite holiday tradition, we sat down with Sugar Plum fairy extraordinaire and PNB Principal dancer Elizabeth Murphy. Click here to learn Murphy's post-show ritual, her favorite cafe, and more!
Beginning this January, PNB School is headed to a city near you for our 2026 Summer Course Audition Tour! Each audition is a full technique class adjudicated by a member of PNB School’s renowned faculty. We asked this expert team if they have summer course audition tips, what you should know about auditions, and more!
PNB Company dancers Christopher D'Ariano and Amanda Morgan recently premiered their new work, AfterTime, as part of PNB's IN THE UPPER ROOM program. In the few spare moments between studio time, stage rehearsals, and more, we chatted with Amanda about the creative process for this exciting work. Keep reading to learn more!
PNB School's new Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk is off to a fabulous start as we kick off the school year. Eager to get to know Mrs. Houk? Check out this quick Q&A to learn her teaching approach, her favorite Seattle spot, and more!
Get to know PNB School Men's Division Coordinator Kurt Froman in this PNB School Spotlight!
Each summer at PNB School, hundreds of joyful ballet students take the halls of the Phelps Center for five weeks of top-tier ballet training, growing friendships, and the beauty of Seattle summer. Our team of Summer Course counselors cares for these talented students and ensures they have tons of fun amidst their technique classes. Today on the PNB Blog, meet PNB's 2025 Summer Course Counselors!
PNB Company dancer Samuel Portillo share his inspirations for his upcoming NEXT STEP work titled Tomorrow.
"After 16 seasons with PNB and 30 years of performing on stage, I’m stepping away from the curtain call. Together, Emma and I are launching Jumpkut, a multimedia contemporary ballet company that blends movement, cinema, and storytelling."
PNB's 2025/26 Season marks Jessica Lang’s second year as PNB’s Resident Choreographer! PNB will celebrate Lang with our ALL LANG program in May of 2026, as well as her new ballet for children Momotaro. Keep reading to learn more about Jessica Lang, her choreographic process, and what you can look forward to next season!