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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.

Q&A with PNB School student Mimi Heffernan

Recently, PNB School Level VIII student Mimi Heffernan carved out a few moments from her busy ballet schedule to chat with us about her PNB School experience, mentoring younger students, participating in Summer Course, and her favorite pointe shoe hacks.

Noel Pederson2022-11-10T15:06:15-08:00November 10th, 2022|Categories: PNB School, PNBS Mentorship Program, Summer Course|Comments Off

Q&A with Eric Hipolito Jr.

Eric Hipolito Jr. is from Seattle, WA. He trained on scholarship at Pacific Northwest Ballet School, beginning as a DanceChance student. He attended summer courses at San Francisco Ballet School, the School of American Ballet, Houston Ballet, and PNB School and participated in the PNB School exchange with the Royal Danish Ballet. He […]

Maris Antolin2022-09-19T16:13:03-07:00September 19th, 2022|Categories: PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: 2022/23 Season, Eric Hipolito Jr., PNB School Spotlight|Comments Off

Q&A with Rachel Foster

This school year, former PNB Principal dancer Rachel Foster returns to PNB as a member of our PNB School faculty. Welcome back, Ms. Foster!

Rachel Foster is from Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. She trained at Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre School and attended summer courses at the School of American Ballet and San Francisco Ballet School. […]

Maris Antolin2022-09-19T16:15:51-07:00September 19th, 2022|Categories: PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: 2022/23 Season, PNB School Spotlight, Rachel Foster|Comments Off

Q&A with Dane Holman

After 25 years as a valued member of the PNB School Faculty, Dane Holman is retiring. Over the past 25 years, Dane has helped create and shape the PNB syllabus; taught all levels in the School; choreographed numerous School Performance pieces; traveled across the country to audition and recruit students for our Summer […]

Maris Antolin2022-06-16T12:44:34-07:00June 14th, 2022|Categories: PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: 2021/22 Season, Dane Holman, PNB School Spotlight|1 Comment

Books by PNBers

We’re sure you know by now that PNB Faculty and the whole PNB Community is multi-talented. But did you know there are multiple published authors in our midst? Keep reading to explore our list of books for all ages by members of the PNB Community.

Maris Antolin2022-09-26T14:02:50-07:00May 18th, 2022|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School|Tags: 2021/22 Season, Dina McDermott, Marjorie Thompson, Once Upon a Dance, Peter Boal, PNB School Spotlight, Reading List|0 Comments

Summer at Pacific Northwest Ballet School

While school is out for summer, students at Pacific Northwest Ballet School stay busy! While summer is often a time of rest and relaxation, many ballet students take the opportunity to turn up the heat on their dance studies, with summer workshops, dance camps, and intensives. PNB School hosts dance activities for all […]

Maris Antolin2022-04-20T12:58:25-07:00April 20th, 2022|Categories: PNB School|Tags: Adult Open Program, Creative Movement, Eastside Summer Dance Workshops, Pre-Ballet, Summer Course, Summer Saturdays|0 Comments

Q&A with Louise Nadeau

Louise Nadeau is from Long Island, New York. She trained at the Alexandra School of Ballet in St. Louis and the School of American Ballet. Ms. Nadeau danced with Basel Ballet and Kansas City Ballet before joining Pacific Northwest Ballet as a Soloist in 1990. She was promoted to Principal in 1992 and retired […]

Maris Antolin2022-04-12T09:00:00-07:00April 12th, 2022|Categories: PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: 2021/22 Season, Louise Nadeau, PNB School Spotlight, Swan Lake|0 Comments

Q&A with Kaori Nakamura

Kaori Nakamura is from Gumma, Japan. She trained at the Reiko Yamamoto Ballet Company and the School of American Ballet. In 1986, she won first prize at the 14th Prix de Lausanne competition in Lausanne, Switzerland. In 1988, she won a bronze medal at the International Ballet Competition in Varna, Bulgaria. Ms. […]

Maris Antolin2022-01-18T09:00:00-08:00January 18th, 2022|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: 2021/22 Season, Giselle, Kaori Nakamura, PNB School Spotlight, Summer Course|1 Comment

Staying Healthy at The Nutcracker

Our youngest Nutcracker performers, all students at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School, are some of the most dedicated kids in the ballet world. Each year, from late September to late December, they devote themselves to telling this timeless holiday story. From our littlest golden angels, to Clara’s bed rollers, each and every student […]

Maris Antolin2022-11-02T12:03:23-07:00November 30th, 2021|Categories: Performances, PNB School, The Nutcracker|Tags: 2021/22 Season, George Balanchine, The Nutcracker|0 Comments

PNB Welcomes Four New Apprentices

PNB is excited to introduce you to our new Apprentices Ashton Edwards, Melisa Guilliams, Zsilas Michael Hughes, and Joh Morrill! At PNB, Apprentices are the first professional position with the Company. Apprentice positions are offered to PNB School Professional Division graduates. PNB School is recognized as one of the […]

Maris Antolin2021-11-26T14:30:00-08:00November 26th, 2021|Categories: Dancer Announcements, Dancers, Life at PNB, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: 2021/22 Season, Ashton Edwards, Joh Morrill, Melisa Guilliams, Next Step, Professional Division, Zsilas Michael Hughes|0 Comments

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