The Truth About Conditioning and Cross-Training for Dancers
PNB School’s Deborah Kenner explains how cross-training supports dancers with injury prevention, strength, and flexibility—plus Pilates at PNB School.
PNB School Faculty Spotlight: Margarita Armas
Meet Margarita Armas, PNB School faculty member, choreographer, and former Professional Division student, whose work is inspired by her Peruvian heritage.
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.
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! Keep scrolling to read the highlights of our 2024/25 school year and see some fun photos. This year was productive and inspiring for PNB School’s year-round student choreography class, New Voices: […]
PNB School 2025 Graduate Messages
Pacific Northwest Ballet School is thrilled to congratulate the graduating class of 2025. Keep scrolling to read celebratory messages from family and friends of these graduating students, and join us in celebrating these talented students! From your profound toddler joy moving with a scarf through every twirl in the kitchen and turn on stage, we […]
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.