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.

Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa on Momotaro

Jessica Lang and her partner Kanji Segawa are busy in the PNB studios this week creating a brand new ballet: Momotaro (The Peach Boy)! We sat down with Lang and Segawa between rehearsals to learn more about the production.

2026-03-04T12:24:51-08:00February 19th, 2026|Categories: PDP, Performances, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: 2025/26 Season, Jessica Lang, Kanji Segawa, Momotaro, Professional Division|Comments Off

PNB School Announces New Partnership with MoBBallet!

PNB School Summer Course students are invited to participate in MoBBallet’s Symposium on the Hill Ballet Intensive during the last week of PNB School’s Summer Course. Both organizations share a student-centered approach, leading to this partnership. Read more in this blog!

2026-02-17T09:42:03-08:00February 17th, 2026|Categories: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), PNB School, Summer Course|Tags: MoBBallet, PNB School, Summer Course|Comments Off

Get Ready for Momotaro at PNB!

Peach Costume Sketch by Meleta Buckstaff.

This March, PNB will bring to life the classic Japanese folktale Momotaro.

Momotaro, or The Peach Boy, tells the story of a boy who springs to life from a giant peach, delighting the elderly couple who have longed […]

2026-01-21T13:20:54-08:00January 9th, 2026|Categories: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Performances, PNB School|Tags: 2025/26 Season, Community Day, Jessica Lang, Momotaro, PNB School|Comments Off

Audition Season Tips from Elle Macy, PNB Principal Dancer

PNB Company dancer Elle Macy shares her audition season tips for young dancers preparing for summer intensives and more!

2025-12-18T09:40:07-08:00December 16th, 2025|Categories: PNB School, Summer Course|Tags: 2025/26 Season, Elle Macy, PNB School|Comments Off

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: 2025/26 Season, PNB Summer Course|Comments Off

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: 2025/26 Season, James Yoichi Moore, PNB School, PNB School Spotlight|Comments Off

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: Deborah Kenner, PNB School|Comments Off

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