Q&A with PNB School’s Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk
Get to know PNB School’s new Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk, a former PNB soloist who shares her inspirations, teaching approach, and advice for dancers.
Starting Ballet as an Adult: It’s Never Too Late
Thinking about starting ballet as an adult? PNB School’s Deborah Kenner shares tips on what to wear, what to expect, and why it’s never too late to begin.
PNB School Faculty Spotlight: Kurt Froman
Meet Kurt Froman, PNB School’s Men’s Division Coordinator. A former NYCB dancer, he coached Natalie Portman for Black Swan and starred in Movin’ Out on Broadway.
PNB School Welcomes New Managing Director, Lauri-Michelle Houk
PNB School welcomes Lauri-Michelle Houk as Managing Director. A former PNB soloist, she returns to Seattle with Marisa Albee promoted to School Principal.
2025 Summer Course By the Numbers
Explore PNB School’s 2025 Summer Course by the numbers: 262 students, 228 weekly classes, 21 variations, and dancers from 25 audition cities across the U.S.
Meet PNB’s 2025 Summer Course Counselors
Meet the counselors caring for PNB School’s 2025 Summer Course students. Learn about their dance backgrounds, favorite memories, and advice for young dancers.
A Sensory Prelude to a Larger Mexican Tale | Kyle Davis & Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan NEXT STEP 2025
Kyle Davis and Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan choreograph a pas de deux set in 1800s Veracruz, inspired by Día de Los Muertos, for PNB’s NEXT STEP 2025 program.
PNB School Retirements: Denise Bolstad and Abbie Siegel
PNB School honors retiring faculty Denise Bolstad (45 years) and Abbie Siegel (34 years) for their extraordinary contributions to ballet education in Seattle.
A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Operating Puppets in The Sleeping Beauty
PNB School student Cassidy Morris shares her daily routine operating Basil Twist’s puppets in The Sleeping Beauty, from ballet class to backstage rehearsals.
DanceChance in 2024 – By the Numbers!
Celebrate 30 years of DanceChance at PNB School—full-scholarship ballet training for Seattle Public Schools students. Explore the 2024 impact by the numbers.