Q&A with Corps Member Ryan Cardea
What are you most looking forward to for the 50th Anniversary Season? This season is going to be something special. In my 14 years here, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen more world premieres and PNB premieres on the calendar. The thrill, both for us to perform and for audiences to experience something brand new, […]
Q&A with Soloist Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan
Do you have pre-performance rituals? I love matching the leotard I wear in class to the costume I’ll be wearing in performance. How has your approach to the career changed over time? After experiencing my first injury last season, I understand the importance of working smart, not hard. I feel I am so much more mindful […]
Q&A with Principal Dancer Lucien Postlewaite
PNB Principal dancer Lucien Postlewaite shares insights on his career, artistry, and life at Pacific Northwest Ballet in this in-depth Q&A interview.
Q&A with Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy
PNB Principal dancer Elizabeth Murphy opens up about her career, artistic inspirations, and experiences at Pacific Northwest Ballet in this Q&A
Q&A with Principal Dancer Cecilia Iliesiu
How has your approach to the career changed over time? When I started my career at Carolina Ballet 14 seasons ago, I worked as hard as I could for every role and opportunity to perform, hustling to achieve the high bar required for a ballet career. This focus hasn’t changed for me, however I’ve come […]
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, […]
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 […]