Assistant to the Choreographer: A New Role for PNB soloist Kiyon Gaines

Soloist Kiyon Ross is well-known to PNB audiences as an outstanding performer and accomplished choreographer. Recently, he’s taken on a new role assisting choreographer Twyla Tharp in creating her latest work, Waiting at the Station. I sat down with him last week to discuss how he fits in to her the process of […]

2023-06-01T13:01:44-07:00September 11th, 2013|Categories: Dancers, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Assistant to the Choreographer: A New Role for PNB soloist Kiyon Gaines

PNB Custom Radio: Old Blue Eyes Redux

We can’t help ourselves, there’s just nothing better than a little Frank Sinatra to finish out a rainy Friday in Seattle…

We’re looking forward to seeing Twyla Tharp’s Nine Sinatra Songs, her classic homage to Ol’ Blue Eyes and ballroom dance, onstage again soon. While we’re all waiting for the season […]

2013-09-06T17:31:00-07:00September 6th, 2013|Categories: Performances|Tags: , |Comments Off on PNB Custom Radio: Old Blue Eyes Redux

She’s Like Superwoman: Sarah Pasch on Working with Twyla Tharp

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with a dance legend like Twyla Tharp? PNB corps de ballet dancer Sarah Pasch recently had that opportunity and has all good things to say.

Judith May Austin: This piece, Waiting at the Station, is your first time working with Twyla?

2013-08-26T17:20:00-07:00August 26th, 2013|Categories: Choreographers, Dancers, Performances|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on She’s Like Superwoman: Sarah Pasch on Working with Twyla Tharp

Custom Playlist: Toussaint & Friends

Twyla Tharp arrived in Seattle last weekend and started working with the Company on her latest ballet, Waiting at the Station, first thing Monday morning. The work is set in New Orleans to a score by the legendary musician, and Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, Allen Toussaint. To be honest, the sounds and energy […]

2013-08-22T19:51:00-07:00August 22nd, 2013|Categories: Choreographers, Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Performances|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Custom Playlist: Toussaint & Friends
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