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.

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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Announcing New PNB Faculty Member Kurt Froman

Pacific Northwest Ballet School has announced that Kurt Froman has been hired to lead the School’s Men’s Division. An accomplished and highly respected teacher and mentor with dancing careers at New York City Ballet and on Broadway, Mr. Froman was the resident choreographer of the Broadway show Billy Elliot, The Musical, training and coaching the young actors in the title role. At PNB School, Mr. Froman will teach, support, and mentor the School’s male-identifying students, and serve as a liaison with students’ families.

2024-09-03T10:05:25-07:00September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Announcing New PNB Faculty Member Kurt Froman
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Q&A with Nancy Crowley, PNB’s New Family Matinee Rehearsal Director

PNB Faculty member Nancy Crowley starts a new role as PNB’s Family Matinee Rehearsal Director this fall! Nancy begins her position by directing PNB School students preparing to perform Beauty and the Beast in March. Read on to learn more about Nancy, her dance career, and her new position with PNB.

2024-10-11T15:16:51-07:00August 13th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Q&A with Nancy Crowley, PNB’s New Family Matinee Rehearsal Director
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2024 Summer Course by the Numbers

Over the summer, PNB’s studios are full of dedicated young dance students here for our annual Summer Course. Today on the PNB Blog, we’re breaking down some fun numbers to see just how hard these students are working. Join us in celebrating them and all their achievements this summer!

2024-08-15T16:29:10-07:00August 9th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Summer Course|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 2024 Summer Course by the Numbers
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Q&A with Jonathan Porretta, a New PNB Rehearsal Director

Jonathan Porretta has excelled at many different roles at PNB. He was a beloved principal dancer and performer in the company and an equally popular faculty member at PNB School. This season, he tackles a new role as a rehearsal director. Read on to learn Jonathan's favorite memories at PNB School, what he's most looking forward to in his new role, and more!

2024-08-15T16:29:51-07:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Q&A with Jonathan Porretta, a New PNB Rehearsal Director
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