Meet the Artist Calista Ruat

Get to know PNB dancer and NEXT STEP choreographer Calista Ruat in this Q&A about her artistic journey, creative process, and inspirations.

Answering Nutcracker FAQs

Get answers to frequently asked questions about PNB’s George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®, from what to wear to how long the show lasts and more.

Q&A: Peter Boal talks Red Angels

Artistic Director Peter Boal discusses Ulysses Dove’s electrifying Red Angels, his experience in the original cast, and what makes this ballet endure at PNB.

Q&A: Giselle Designer Jérôme Kaplan

Costume designer Jérôme Kaplan discusses his designs for PNB’s Giselle, from the romantic peasant village to the haunting world of the Wilis in Act II.

A History of Giselle

Trace the history of Giselle from its 1841 Paris premiere to Pacific Northwest Ballet’s stage, exploring how this iconic romantic ballet has evolved over time.