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PNB Pride Profile: Jackson Cooper

June 22nd, 2023|Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Life at PNB, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|

PNB invited employees who celebrate Pride Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy this profile of Jackson Cooper, Major Gifts Manager.

PNB Pride Profile: Oleander “Olli” Lewis

June 22nd, 2023|Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Life at PNB, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|

PNB invited employees who celebrate Pride Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy this profile of Oleander "Olli" Lewis, PNB's Lead Patron Service Representative.

PNB Pride Profile: Dr. David Barela

June 22nd, 2023|Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Life at PNB, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|

PNB invited employees who celebrate Pride Month to share their stories with us – we hope you enjoy this profile of Dr. David Barela, PNB piano accompanist.

Q&A with Apprentice Destiny Wimpye

June 13th, 2023|Dancers|

If you could give your younger self one piece of advice, what would it be? I would tell my younger self to believe in herself more; to have more confidence in her choices and feelings. Everything will work out for you in the way that things are supposed to. Don’t let anyone make you feel like you are less than.

Q&A with Apprentice Larry Lancaster

June 11th, 2023|Dancers|

Do you have talents or passions outside of dance? My passions and talents outside of dance are music, fashion, and poetry. Despite dance being my main focus, as a person, I see myself as an all-encompassing artist. I have been passionate about music all my life, and my main focuses before ballet were playing the piano and musical theater.

Meet the NEXT STEP Artist: Mark Cuddihee

June 9th, 2023|Dancers, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|

What do you hope the audience leaves with from watching your piece? I hope the audience leaves feeling as if they have witnessed a full arc in terms of the story telling my piece attempts. Additionally, I hope they leave with as many questions as answers, along with the urge to see it again.

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