Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director, Peter Boal examines the works on the current repertoire.

Executive Director’s Notes – Petite Mort, Sechs Tänze, Cacti

Welcome to the first repertory program of PNB's 51st season, and the beginning of the fall arts season in Seattle. Like the start of a new school year, this phase of our season is full of promise, some uncertainty (we love snow, for example, but not so much during The Nutcracker...), and excitement around anticipated moments ahead. Like many of you, I can't wait to see the return of Crystal Pite's The Seasons' Canon, Donald Byrd's Love and Loss, and Kent Stowell's mesmerizing Swan Lake, among others.

2023-09-21T14:20:12-07:00September 19th, 2023|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Executive Director’s Notes – Petite Mort, Sechs Tänze, Cacti
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Artistic Director’s Notebook – Petite Mort, Sechs Tänze, Cacti

PNB is also a culture of creativity with dancers, musicians, designers, and choreographers working to offer fresh takes on dance. Watch for a season filled with new creations and new ideas. So much of this happens beyond the mainstage.

2023-09-26T12:38:50-07:00September 18th, 2023|Categories: Choreographers, Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook – Petite Mort, Sechs Tänze, Cacti
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Artistic Director’s Notebook: The Veil Between Worlds, Khepri, …throes of increasing wonder

Turning 50 never felt so good. PNB’s celebratory season has brought us so many treasured moments, with a few more just around the corner. What is your 50th anniversary highlight?

2023-09-26T12:41:57-07:00May 25th, 2023|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook: The Veil Between Worlds, Khepri, …throes of increasing wonder
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Artistic Director’s Notebook: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

There’s something about George Balanchine’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. With fairies, fireflies, Bottom, and Puck, playwright William Shakespeare and choreographer George Balanchine offer us a winning combination of joy, laughter, and ebullience.

2023-09-26T12:43:25-07:00April 13th, 2023|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Artistic Director’s Notebook: Black on Black on Black, Wonderland, Let Me Mingle Tears With Thee

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Black on Black on Black, Wonderland, Let Me Mingle Tears With Thee

Ever wonder about the timeline for creating a new ballet? Famously Jerome Robbins took two years to choreograph Dances at a Gathering. George Balanchine believed in one minute of choreography for every hour in the studio, cranking brilliant works […]

2023-09-26T12:44:59-07:00March 20th, 2023|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Artistic Director’s Notebook: Black on Black on Black, Wonderland, Let Me Mingle Tears With Thee
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Artistic Director’s Notebook: Duo Concertant, Catching Feelings, The Seasons’ Canon

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Duo Concertant, Catching Feelings, The Seasons’ Canon

The three works presented in this program span the same lifetime as our Company. George Balanchine’s Duo Concertant, one of 34 offerings in a landmark […]

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Duo Concertant, Catching Feelings, The Seasons’ Canon

The three works presented in this program span the same lifetime as our Company. George Balanchine’s Duo Concertant, one of 34 offerings in a landmark […]

2023-09-26T12:59:22-07:00October 25th, 2022|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , , , , , , |0 Comments
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Kiyon Ross: From PNB School Student to Associate Artistic Director

Kiyon Ross: From PNB School Student to Associate Artistic Director

By Theresa Ruth Howard
Author, Diversity Strategist, and Consultant
Learn more about Theresa’s work at MoBBallet.org.

Quite simply, Kiyon Ross is the embodiment of Pacific Northwest Ballet. Not only has […]

2023-05-10T11:31:55-07:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , |0 Comments
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Artistic Director’s Notebook: Carmina Burana, Allegro Brillante, and Wartime Elegy

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Carmina Burana, Allegro Brillante, and Wartime Elegy

Guess who’s turning fifty? Not me, that happened already. It’s PNB. In 1972, a small but committed group of extraordinary individuals envisioned a great classical ballet company based here […]

2023-09-26T13:04:05-07:00September 20th, 2022|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , , , , , , |2 Comments
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Artistic Director’s Notebook – Season Encore 2022

Artistic Director’s Notebook: Season Encore 2022

Doctor, nurse, social worker, scientist, esthetician, aerialist–just a few of the professions our dancers have embraced after retiring from the company. Emotions at PNB’s Season Encore run high as we recognize departing dancers for their myriad contributions to the company, while mourning the fact they will […]

2023-09-26T13:05:35-07:00June 7th, 2022|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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Executive Director’s Notes – Brief Fling, Sweet Fields, Waiting at the Station

Executive Director’s Notes: Brief Fling, Sweet Fields, Waiting at the Station

Welcome to the final program of this historic season. Whether you are newly back to in-person performances with us of you’ve been along for the thrilling ride all season, it’s wonderful to see you. So much has transpired since our cautious […]

2023-09-21T14:25:24-07:00June 2nd, 2022|Categories: Director's Notebook, Performances|Tags: , , , |0 Comments
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