Take a Journey with Harold and That Big Purple Crayon

Crockett Johnson's 1955 book, Harold and the Purple Crayon, has proven timeless, distinguishing itself among children's favorites. With a simple plot, simple illustrations, and virtually only one character throughout-it draws out its reader's sense of adventure, creativity, and imagination. Robyn Mineko Williams, award-winning choreographer, former Hubbard Street Dance Chicago artist, and devoted mother, illuminates this similarity of dance and writing artforms by giving Harold a voice within the ballet world, knowing that if anyone could get it, kids could: "[Harold] requires imagination. It's so naturally built into Harold; it's just this kid and a crayon. It captures the beauty of kids-they don't have to be reminded to imagine; they just do."

2024-03-22T14:24:11-07:00March 22nd, 2024|Categories: Performances|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Take a Journey with Harold and That Big Purple Crayon

Pointe Shoe: Ballet’s Beloved Illusion

Ballet has become synonymous with the pointe shoe—every time a little one dreams of spinning around on a massive stage under glowing lights dressed in a sparkling tutu, their feet are clad in such shoes. PNB's Artistic Director, Peter Boal, says “to be honest, I don’t know where PNB would be without the pointe shoe…. [E]verything balances on the pointe shoe.” Read on to learn more about this fundamental tool of ballet dancers and what PNB dancers have to say about their relationship with pointe shoes!

2023-12-21T12:23:33-08:00December 21st, 2023|Categories: Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , , |Comments Off on Pointe Shoe: Ballet’s Beloved Illusion

Summer Courses – Diving in with Eyes, Ears, and Mind Wide Open

Summer courses. They are such a necessary element in the journey of a ballet dancer, but it can be daunting to know where to start, what to look for, and how to approach them. Here are a few thoughts from former PNB dancer Emma Love Suddarth to equip you with the tools and as the knowledge you need to succeed.

2023-12-11T10:08:13-08:00December 7th, 2023|Categories: PNB School, Summer Course|Tags: , |Comments Off on Summer Courses – Diving in with Eyes, Ears, and Mind Wide Open

Emma Love Suddarth Takes Her Final Bow

A farewell letter by PNB dancer Emma Love Suddarth.

No one expects change to ever feel easy. Change doesn’t feel normal. It doesn’t even necessarily feel good. But all that aside, a change can be right. And this one is definitely right for me. It’s with that in heart that I’ve decided to hang up […]

2021-09-24T14:00:00-07:00September 24th, 2021|Categories: Dancer Announcements, Dancers, Life at PNB|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Emma Love Suddarth Takes Her Final Bow

Q&A with dancers from The Intermission Project

“‘Intermission’ implies a period of time spent between. In 2021, most artists find themselves frozen in isolation, caught in between – between what their normal was, the lights, the curtain, the stage and the audience; and what their post-COVID 19 “normal” will look like. A nine-part film project presented in three acts, The […]

2021-03-04T12:09:02-08:00March 4th, 2021|Categories: Choreographers, Dancers, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Q&A with dancers from The Intermission Project

Emma Love Suddarth’s picks from the PNB gift shop

We all love SWAG—or “stuff we all get.” When going on a trip to Disney land, everyone feels the need to acquire every Mickey Mouse baseball hat, Pluto backpack, or Minnie Mouse water bottle to stay on theme. It’s a part of the whole experience—the memento to remind us of it. If I look through my […]

Cooking in Quarantine with Emma Love Suddarth

Contestants—open your basket!  What can you make with the ingredients you find inside?

If you’ve ever seen an episode of “Chopped” on the Food Network, you know this challenge. And, if you know Price and I well, you also know not only do we enjoy that show, but we absolutely LOVE […]

2020-09-21T13:36:36-07:00September 21st, 2020|Categories: Dancers, Dancing at Home, Life at PNB, PNB at Home|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Cooking in Quarantine with Emma Love Suddarth

Cooking w. Emma & Price: Brunch

Price Suddarth and Emma Love Suddarth with their dogs Op and Zuzu

Cooking with Emma and Price is a monthly PNB Blog series featuring seasonal recipes by two of our very own dancers. I have grown to know this beautiful couple […]

Price Suddarth and Emma Love Suddarth with their dogs Op and Zuzu

Cooking with Emma and Price is a monthly PNB Blog series featuring seasonal recipes by two of our very own dancers. I have grown to know this beautiful couple […]

Cooking with Emma & Price: Salmon Salad

Cooking with Emma & Price is a monthly series featuring seasonal recipes by two of our very own dancers. I have grown to know this beautiful couple as the cookers of the company. Every weekend they are out at the Ballard […]

Cooking with Emma & Price is a monthly series featuring seasonal recipes by two of our very own dancers. I have grown to know this beautiful couple as the cookers of the company. Every weekend they are out at the Ballard […]

2016-08-08T10:00:45-07:00August 8th, 2016|Categories: Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Cooking with Emma & Price: Salmon Salad

Cooking with Emma & Price: Fish tacos

Cooking with Emma & Price is a monthly PNB BLOG series featuring seasonal recipes by two of our very own dancers. I have grown to know this beautiful couple as the cookers of the company. Every weekend they are out at the Ballard […]

Cooking with Emma & Price is a monthly PNB BLOG series featuring seasonal recipes by two of our very own dancers. I have grown to know this beautiful couple as the cookers of the company. Every weekend they are out at the Ballard […]

2016-06-05T12:00:50-07:00June 5th, 2016|Categories: Life at PNB|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , |Comments Off on Cooking with Emma & Price: Fish tacos
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