Announcing New PNB Faculty Member Kurt Froman
PNB School welcomes Kurt Froman to lead the Men’s Division. The former NYCB dancer and Billy Elliot choreographer brings decades of experience to Seattle.
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. Knowledge. It has always inspired me to […]
2024 Summer Course by the Numbers
PNB School’s 2024 Summer Course by the numbers: 1,050 classes, students from 35 states, five weeks of world-class ballet training in Seattle.
Meet PNB’s 2024 Summer Course Counselors
This summer, PNB School welcomes more than 200 Summer Course students to Seattle and the PNB studios for our annual Summer Course. This talented group of students has an intrepid team taking care of them every step of the way. The leader of that team is Summer Residence Director Dave Jensen, who is celebrating his […]
PNB School 2023/24 School Year Highlights
From PNB School’s Halloweek to the launch of our new Dance for All program, there’s lots to celebrate from PNB School’s 2023/24 year! Keep scrolling to read the highlights of our 2023/24 school year and see some fun photos. Over 300 of PNB School’s Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet students (ages 5–7) danced for family and […]
PNB School 2024 Graduate Messages
Pacific Northwest Ballet School is thrilled to congratulate the graduating class of 2024! Keep scrolling to read celebratory messages from family and friends of these graduating students, and join us in celebrating these talented students! Abi, we are so proud of all your accomplishments this year and are thrilled you will be continuing your training […]
New Voices: An insight into PNB’s unique choreography program for young women
Learn about New Voices, PNB School’s choreography program empowering young women to create original works—the only program of its kind in the nation.
A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing The Seasons’ Canon
The Seasons’ Canon, choreographed by Crystal Pite, pushes dancers (and PNB) to the limit. With a large cast of 52 dancers, the piece requires PNB School Professional Division students (PDs) to perform alongside the Company. PNB’s PD Program is designed to help students transition from student to professional dancer by perfecting technique and developing artistry. Performing innovative […]
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 […]
A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing Harold and the Purple Crayon
PNB will perform Harold and the Purple Crayon for the first time on March 23. The show will be performed entirely by PNB School students, including PNB School’s Professional Division (PD) students, who are advanced students elevating their training to the next level. The PD Program is designed to help students transition from student to professional dancer […]