PNB Kids

Performances of Interest for Kids:

• George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker^®
• Harold and the Purple Crayon

PNB School Programs:

• Pre-K Division (Ages 2–4), focusing on movement, music and rhythm
• Creative Movement & Pre-Ballet (Age 5-7)
• Student/Professional Division (Age 8 and up)
• Eastside Summer Dance Workshops (Ages 4-15)
• DanceChance, PNB’s innovative outreach program to local talented third-grade students

Community Education

• Workshops & Events for Schools, including student matinee performances, in-school residencies, and fieldtrips
• DISCOVER DANCE Community Performance annually every Spring and Fall

Frequently Asked Questions

What Performances are Best For Children?
Do you have Helpful Hints About Attending the Ballet with Children?
Does PNB Offer Ticket Discounts for Children?

Do you have Helpful Hints About Attending the Ballet with Children?

• Preparing Ahead makes a more enriching experience. You can find out a lot about the performance you are attending before coming to the theatre. Look for performance information, images, videos, dancer interviews, and stories on the season pages for the performance you are attending.
• Booster Seats and Binoculars are available just off of the main entry lobby (Kreielsheimer Promenade) and ushers can help guide you there. Booster seats are intended for children or patrons shorter than 5 feet on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a $5 rental fee for binoculars.
• What to Wear? Some people enjoy making their visit to the ballet a dress-up occasion, but many others dress casually. Most importantly, wear something you are comfortable in, and enjoy the performance!
• Meals & Snacks. Full meal service is available at the Prelude restaurant up to 2 hours prior to performances, and no reservations are necessary. Food and beverages are not allowed in the auditorium.
• Viewing from the Lobby. Children who may benefit from having space to move around and vocalize during the performance, may leave the auditorium with an accompanying adult through the nearest exit and enjoy the performance on monitors in the McCaw Hall Lobby. Additionally, quiet rooms inside the theater for children (with an accompanying adult) may also be available to view the stage through windows with a closed door. Please check with an usher about availability and location if a quiet room would benefit your family.
• Check out our Plan Your Visit section of this site, for more details on performance location, the gift shop, sensory sensitivity, dining, and facilities.

Does PNB Offer Ticket Discounts for Children?

Adults and children of every age must have their own ticket to attend a Pacific Northwest Ballet performance. However, a variety of ticket discounts are available for children and familes. Please click the links below for full details.

• TeenTix. If you are 13-19 years old, you can join TeenTix and purchase tickets to Pacific Northwest Ballet performances and other local music, dance, theatre and art events for only $5 (excludes George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ and special events).
• Student Rush Tickets. Half price rush tickets are available to students beginning 90 minutes prior to curtain time at the McCaw Hall Box Office (excludes George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker™ and special events).

Additional questions? Please email marketing@pnb.org