Announcing New PNB Faculty Member Kurt Froman

Pacific Northwest Ballet School has announced that Kurt Froman has been hired to lead the School’s Men’s Division. An accomplished and highly respected teacher and mentor with dancing careers at New York City Ballet and on Broadway, Mr. Froman was the resident choreographer of the Broadway show Billy Elliot, The Musical, training and coaching the young actors in the title role. At PNB School, Mr. Froman will teach, support, and mentor the School’s male-identifying students, and serve as a liaison with students’ families.

2024-09-03T10:05:25-07:00September 3rd, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School|Tags: , , , , , |Comments Off on Announcing New PNB Faculty Member Kurt Froman

Q&A with Nancy Crowley, PNB’s New Family Matinee Rehearsal Director

PNB Faculty member Nancy Crowley starts a new role as PNB’s Family Matinee Rehearsal Director this fall! Nancy begins her position by directing PNB School students preparing to perform Beauty and the Beast in March. Read on to learn more about Nancy, her dance career, and her new position with PNB.

2024-10-11T15:16:51-07:00August 13th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Q&A with Nancy Crowley, PNB’s New Family Matinee Rehearsal Director

2024 Summer Course by the Numbers

Over the summer, PNB’s studios are full of dedicated young dance students here for our annual Summer Course. Today on the PNB Blog, we’re breaking down some fun numbers to see just how hard these students are working. Join us in celebrating them and all their achievements this summer!

2024-08-15T16:29:10-07:00August 9th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Summer Course|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on 2024 Summer Course by the Numbers

Q&A with Jonathan Porretta, a New PNB Rehearsal Director

Jonathan Porretta has excelled at many different roles at PNB. He was a beloved principal dancer and performer in the company and an equally popular faculty member at PNB School. This season, he tackles a new role as a rehearsal director. Read on to learn Jonathan's favorite memories at PNB School, what he's most looking forward to in his new role, and more!

2024-08-15T16:29:51-07:00August 6th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on Q&A with Jonathan Porretta, a New PNB Rehearsal Director

Meet PNB’s 2024 Summer Course Counselors

This summer, PNB School welcomes more than 200 Summer Course students to Seattle and the PNB studios for our annual Summer Course. This talented group of students has an intrepid team taking care of them every step of the way. Today on the PNB Blog, meet this team of Summer Course counselors!

2024-07-11T15:44:01-07:00July 8th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff, Summer Course|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Meet PNB’s 2024 Summer Course Counselors

New Voices: An insight into PNB’s unique choreography program for young women

PNB's New Voices students will be presenting their original work on Wednesday, June 5th in Studio C. New Voices is unique to PNBS; it is a program is solely focused on educating and fostering the next generation of female choreographers. By offering young women the time and space to expand their choreographic knowledge and experience, they gain a valuable and broader view about dance and creative process. This not only applies to their training, but how they engage with the art form on a deeper and more holistic level.

2024-08-15T16:31:45-07:00June 4th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, PNB School|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on New Voices: An insight into PNB’s unique choreography program for young women

A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing The Seasons’ Canon

The Seasons’ Canon, choreographed by Crystal Pite, pushes dancers (and PNB) to the limit. With a large cast of 52 dancers, the piece requires PNB School Professional Division students (PDs) to perform alongside the Company. Isaiah Salas is one of the PDs rehearsing The Seasons’ Canon alongside the company. program. While rehearsing The Seasons’ Canon, he’s learned, “Step up. Details matter. No pain, no gain.” Keep reading to learn about Isaiah’s daily routine as he prepares to perform this challenging piece. 

2024-07-25T12:08:42-07:00April 16th, 2024|Categories: Performances, PNB School|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing The Seasons’ Canon

A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing Harold and the Purple Crayon

PNB School's Professional Division Program is designed to help students transition from student to professional dancer by perfecting technique and developing artistry. Performing is an important part of the program, and many PD’s look forward to dancing alongside PNB’s Company dancers on the McCaw Hall Stage. LeeAnaca Moore is one such student, and she’s playing Harold in PNB's next show, Harold and the Purple Crayon! We sat down with LeeAnaca to chat about her daily routine while rehearsing Harold.

2024-07-25T12:08:16-07:00March 20th, 2024|Categories: Performances, PNB School|Tags: , , , , |Comments Off on A Day in the Life of a Professional Division Student: Rehearsing Harold and the Purple Crayon
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