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: Rehearsing Swan Lake

PNB School's Professional Division Program is designed to help students transition from student to professional dancer by perfecting technique and developing artistry. Performing is an important part of the program, and many PD’s look forward to dancing alongside PNB’s Company dancers on the McCaw Hall Stage.  Sofia Bidne is one such student, and she’s been selected to perform in Swan Lake this season! We sat down with Sofia to chat about her daily routine while rehearsing Swan Lake.

2024-07-25T12:07:54-07:00January 30th, 2024|Categories: Performances, PNB School|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing Swan Lake
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Summer Courses – Diving in with Eyes, Ears, and Mind Wide Open

Summer courses. They are such a necessary element in the journey of a ballet dancer, but it can be daunting to know where to start, what to look for, and how to approach them. Here are a few thoughts from former PNB dancer Emma Love Suddarth to equip you with the tools and as the knowledge you need to succeed.

2023-12-11T10:08:13-08:00December 7th, 2023|Categories: PNB School, Summer Course|Tags: , |Comments Off on Summer Courses – Diving in with Eyes, Ears, and Mind Wide Open
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NEXT STEP 2024: Creativity on the Horizon

Kicking it up a notch. Elevating one’s game. Rising to the next level. It’s all right there in the name. NEXT STEP offers members of the PNB Company more than just studio space, talented dancers, and support from PNB’s incredible costume, lighting, and stage management departments. This is an opportunity to push forward in dance, and one that can have a substantial and long-term impact on a dance artist’s career.

2023-10-26T12:39:01-07:00October 27th, 2023|Categories: Dancers, Next Step Choreographers, PNB School|Tags: , , , , , , , |Comments Off on NEXT STEP 2024: Creativity on the Horizon
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Celebrate National Book Month

Celebrate National Book Month with these Books by PNB-ers

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 […]

2024-12-05T10:31:46-08:00October 9th, 2023|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School|Tags: , , , , , , |1 Comment
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PNB School 2023 Graduate Messages

PNB School 2023 Graduate Messages

Pacific Northwest Ballet School is thrilled to congratulate the graduating class of 2023. Keep scrolling to read through sweet, celebratory, and encouraging messages from the families and friends of our PNB School students graduating this year. Congrats graduates!

Pictured above: Level VIII & Advanced […]

2023-06-22T11:18:15-07:00June 15th, 2023|Categories: PNB School|Tags: , |Comments Off on PNB School 2023 Graduate Messages
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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.

2024-07-25T12:04:02-07:00November 10th, 2022|Categories: PNB School, PNBS Mentorship Program, Summer Course|Tags: |Comments Off on Q&A with PNB School student Mimi Heffernan
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Q&A with Rachel Foster

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 […]

2023-09-21T15:36:37-07:00September 19th, 2022|Categories: PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Q&A with Rachel Foster
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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 […]

2023-09-21T15:38:16-07:00June 14th, 2022|Categories: PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , |1 Comment
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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 […]

2022-04-20T12:58:25-07:00April 20th, 2022|Categories: PNB School|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Summer at Pacific Northwest Ballet School
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