Founded in 1974, Pacific Northwest Ballet School is recognized as one of the top three ballet training institutions in the United States. Under the direction of Peter Boal, the School offers a complete, professional curriculum to more than 1,000 students. The School’s Open Program attracts 600 teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting.

Meet the 2026 Summer Course Auditioners

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! 

2025-11-20T11:17:58-08:00November 20th, 2025|Categories: PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff, Summer Course|Tags: , |Comments Off on Meet the 2026 Summer Course Auditioners
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PNB School Faculty Spotlight: James Yoichi Moore

Today on the PNB Blog, we are featuring James Yoichi Moore, who returns to PNB as a PNB School faculty member! A former PNB Principal dancer, Mr. Moore brings a wealth of expertise to our students. Click here to learn more about James Yoichi Moore’s career, his advice to students, and more!

2025-11-06T12:28:09-08:00November 6th, 2025|Categories: PNB School|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on PNB School Faculty Spotlight: James Yoichi Moore
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The Truth About Conditioning and Cross-Training for Dancers

"When approached correctly, cross-training can unlock strength, control, and technical gains that dance training alone can’t always provide. But with so many programs and voices out there, it’s crucial to work with professionals who understand both dance and developmental needs..."

2025-10-16T14:34:26-07:00October 16th, 2025|Categories: PNB School|Tags: , |Comments Off on The Truth About Conditioning and Cross-Training for Dancers
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Q&A with PNB School’s Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk

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!

2025-09-18T06:13:16-07:00September 12th, 2025|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Q&A with PNB School’s Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk
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PNB School Welcomes New Managing Director, Lauri-Michelle Houk.

PNB School welcomes Lauri-Michelle Houk back to Seattle as the School’s new Managing Director. Coming most recently from San Diego where she served as Founder, Director, and CEO of the San Elijo Dance and Music Academy, Houk is also a former soloist with PNB and PNB School faculty member.

2025-08-18T10:19:51-07:00August 18th, 2025|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on PNB School Welcomes New Managing Director, Lauri-Michelle Houk.
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2025 Summer Course By the Numbers

PNB School’s 2025 Summer Course ended last week, and we are so impressed with our students! During this five-week intensive, they learned new movement styles, made friends, and elevated their ballet training to new heights. Today, we’re breaking it all down with some fun numbers.

2025-08-11T13:25:52-07:00August 11th, 2025|Categories: PNB School, Summer Course|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 2025 Summer Course By the Numbers
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