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.

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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PNB School 2024/25 School Year Highlights

From PNB School’s Halloweek to the launch of our first Dance for All Sharing Day, there’s lots to celebrate from PNB School’s 2024/25 year! Click here to read the highlights of our 2024/25 school year and see some fun photos.

2025-06-13T16:03:10-07:00June 13th, 2025|Categories: PNB School|Tags: , |Comments Off on PNB School 2024/25 School Year Highlights
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PNB School Retirements: Denise Bolstad and Abbie Siegel

PNB School director Peter Boal recently announced the retirements of esteemed PNB School faculty members Denise Bolstad and Abbie Siegel. Denise Bolstad, PNB School Managing Director, will retire at the conclusion of Summer Course, and Abbie Siegel, PNB School Principal, will retire from her position after School Performance.

2025-06-13T13:31:40-07:00April 3rd, 2025|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on PNB School Retirements: Denise Bolstad and Abbie Siegel
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A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Operating Puppets in The Sleeping Beauty

The Sleeping Beauty features some mischievous puppet characters designed by McArthur Fellowship recipient Basil Twist. We interviewed PNB School Professional Division student Cassidy Morris about her daily routine while prepping for The Sleeping Beauty – puppets and all!

2025-01-21T11:24:37-08:00January 17th, 2025|Categories: Performances, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Operating Puppets in The Sleeping Beauty
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How to Prepare for Your Summer Intensive: Advice from PNB Soloist Leah Terada

What exactly makes a ballet summer intensive such a game-changer and why should you consider attending one? Whether you’re applying for your first one or are a seasoned dancer looking to enhance your technique, a summer intensive can be a transformative experience that shapes your growth as an artist and an individual. In this post, PNB soloist Leah Terada unpacks a few of the benefits and challenges worth considering when planning your summer.

2025-01-07T14:51:30-08:00December 26th, 2024|Categories: Dancers, PNB School|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on How to Prepare for Your Summer Intensive: Advice from PNB Soloist Leah Terada
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Meet The Princes

One of our favorite parts of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker® is seeing PNB School’s dedicated students onstage. Two of those students, Becket and Ko, take on the role of The Prince this year. You’ll see them onstage as the mysterious nephew of Drosselmeier, the heroic Nutcracker, and the gracious prince. Meet them in this brief interview!

2024-12-19T13:25:14-08:00December 11th, 2024|Categories: PNB School, The Nutcracker|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Meet The Princes
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Back-to-School Season at PNB

It’s back-to-school season at PNB! This school year, PNB will provide many ways to experience dance, from our new audio-described performances to our Dance for PD classes. Click to read about our various offerings this fall.   

2024-09-18T11:53:57-07:00September 11th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Programs|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Back-to-School Season at PNB
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