Executive Director’s Notes: The Window, Wartime Elegy, Love and Loss
Dear Friends, Welcome to PNB’s November program and the place in our season we often mark by presenting new and contemporary work – a very PNB counterpoint to The Nutcracker immersion already taking place in our studios. This program is also an excellent expression of the interconnectedness of the dance world. Each of these three dancemakers has a […]
Meet the NEXT STEP Artist: Zsilas Michael Hughes
Zsilas Michael Hughes (they/them/he/she) is from Little Rock, Arkansas. They trained under the kinesthetic conceptual teachings of Arleen Sugano at Rock City Dance Center and on full scholarship at Pacific Northwest Ballet as a Professional Division student. They attended summer courses at Complexions Contemporary Ballet, Dream Big Dance Company, Ballet Arkansas, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, […]
Meet the NEXT STEP Artist: Kyle Davis
Kyle Davis (he/him) is from Green Bay, Wisconsin. He trained at Makaroff School of Ballet and on scholarship at Rock School for Dance Education and North Carolina School of the Arts, and attended summer courses on scholarship at Milwaukee Ballet School, the School of American Ballet, and Pacific Northwest Ballet School. He also studied with Ethan […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Programs Through the Years
Explore PNB’s archive of A Midsummer Night’s Dream programs through the years, showcasing Balanchine’s enchanting ballet across decades in Seattle.
Announcing PNB’s 2023/2024 Season
Pacific Northwest Ballet Artistic Director Peter Boal has announced the line-up for PNB’s 51st anniversary, running from September 2023 through June 2024. Highlights include the return of Kent Stowell’s iconic Swan Lake, the comedic Coppélia, and Crystal Pite’s stunning The Seasons’ Canon. Also in the line-up are previous PNB crowd-pleasers from Donald Byrd, Alexander Ekman, Jiří Kylián, Jessica […]
10 Fast Facts About Giselle’s Costumes
Discover fascinating details about the costumes in PNB’s production of Giselle, from romantic-era tutus to the ethereal designs of the ghostly Wilis.
The Story of Giselle
Read the full story of Giselle, the classic romantic ballet about a peasant girl’s love, betrayal, and redemption beyond the grave at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
A Historical Look at George Balanchine’s Jewels
Explore the history of Balanchine’s groundbreaking three-act ballet Jewels—Emeralds, Rubies, and Diamonds—and its significance at Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Remembering Designer Ming Cho Lee
PNB remembers legendary set designer Ming Cho Lee, who created iconic designs for Kent Stowell’s ballets including The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet and Firebird.
O Fortruna in Pop Culture
“O Fortuna” is one of the most dramatic, and memorable, pieces of music in the modern classical canon. Based on a 13th century Medieval Latin Goliardic poem, and set to music in 1935 by composer Carl Orff as part of his cantata Carmina Burana, this piece has certainly stood the test of time. Over the years, […]