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LOVE & LOSS Choreographer Fun Facts
The second repertory of PNB’s 2023/24 season is a true mixed triple bill. We’re more than excited to showcase works by three choreographers with distinct styles. Read on for a few fun facts to get to know returning choreographers Donald Byrd and Alexei Ratmansky, and new-to-PNB-audiences Dani Rowe.
Q&A with Shannon Rugani, Composer of The Window
Shannon Rugani is the composer for The Window, which will premier on PNB's stage on November 2nd, 2023, but she is also a professional dancer, writer, and more. We asked Shannon how she became interested in dance and music, and she had some intriguing answers. Read on to learn all about her inspiring story!
Executive Director’s Notes: The Window, Wartime Elegy, Love and Loss
Welcome to PNB’s November program and the place in our season we often mark by presenting new and contemporary work – a very PNB counterpoint to The Nutcracker immersion already taking place in our studios. This program is also an excellent expression of the interconnectedness of the dance world.
Artistic Director’s Notebook: The Window, Wartime Elegy, Love and Loss
When we think of storytelling, we think of words – spoken, signed, sung, or written. Recall a favorite novel or poem. Words illuminate plots and plays bringing them to vivid existence. How does dance tell a tale without words? Classical ballets have relied on two methods of communication – mime and program notes. But storytelling has changed in ballet.
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.
Our All New Mobile Tickets: Everything You Need to Know
Our All New Mobile Tickets: Everything You Need to Know A big change is coming to PNB! Sometimes, change is exciting, like [...]
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month at PNB
Recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month at PNB Written and compiled by PNB Company dancer Amanda Morgan Foreword As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, [...]
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 [...]
BALLET’S LATINE INSPIRATIONS, Part 2
In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, we are looking at some of the incredible Latino and Latina ballet dancers who have, and continue, to deeply impact the ballet industry by breaking barriers, inspiring others through representation, and giving back to their communities.