Get to know the PNB dancers through the Q&A posts.

Interview with Salina Fisher, Composer for Black Wave

The premiere of Jessica Lang's Black Wave was an exciting celebration of many "firsts." Black Wave is the first work of Jessica Lang's Choreographic Residency at PNB. Black Wave is also the first work in PNB's repertory with music composed by award-winning artist Salina Fisher. In fact, this is Fisher's first experience collaborating with a choreographer! Click to learn more about Salina Fisher and her work in this interview!

2024-09-23T14:04:14-07:00September 23rd, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Interview with Salina Fisher, Composer for Black Wave
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Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Violinist Tom Dziekonski’s Playlist

PNB is the home of so many artists: dancers, costumers, musicians, and more. Today on the PNB Blog, we're starting a new series where we highlight PNB Orchestra members through their musical taste. First up, founding PNB Orchestra member and violinist Tom Dziekonski! Click to read more about Tom while listening to some of his favorite tunes.

2024-09-30T14:57:28-07:00September 12th, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Meet Them Through the Music: PNB Violinist Tom Dziekonski’s Playlist
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Diving Deeper with New Works: A conversation with Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang

Pacific Northwest Ballet's New Works Initiative has been an important part of realizing the Company's artistic vision since 2005. Countless choreographers, including Donald Byrd, Edwaard Liang, Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, Robyn Mineko Williams, Justin Peck, Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, and Twyla Tharp have created new ballets through this initiative. This season, after several successful creations for the company, Jessica Lang becomes PNB's newest Resident Choreographer for the next three seasons. Her work for the company has always been richly layered and deliciously complex. We sat down with Lang to discuss her residency and her new work.

2024-09-10T11:46:13-07:00September 5th, 2024|Categories: Choreographers, Life at PNB, Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Diving Deeper with New Works: A conversation with Resident Choreographer Jessica Lang
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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
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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
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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
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Meet the 2024 NEXT STEP Artist: Luca Anaya

NEXT STEP provides opportunity, infrastructure, and support to grow tomorrow’s choreographic talent while providing a unique performance opportunity for PNB School’s Professional Division dancers. This year, Professional Division students performed original work from company dancers Lily Wills, Noah Martzall, Luca Anaya, Melisa Guilliams, and the co-choreographer teams of Elle Macy/Dylan Wald and Amanda Morgan/Christopher D’Ariano. Learn more Luca's experience participating in NEXT STEP below.

2024-06-18T14:41:09-07:00June 18th, 2024|Categories: Next Step Choreographers, Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Meet the 2024 NEXT STEP Artist: Luca Anaya
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Meet the 2024 NEXT STEP Artist: Amanda Morgan

NEXT STEP provides opportunity, infrastructure, and support to grow tomorrow’s choreographic talent while providing a unique performance opportunity for PNB School's Professional Division dancers. Learn more about this exciting step in Amanda's creative journey in this blog!

2024-06-03T13:27:44-07:00June 3rd, 2024|Categories: Next Step Choreographers, Performances, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , , |Comments Off on Meet the 2024 NEXT STEP Artist: Amanda Morgan
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Celebrating Founding PNB Orchestra Member Tad Margelli

Tad Margelli is an English Horn player, Oboist, and founding member of PNB's Orchestra. At the end of the 2023/24 season, Tad will retire, marking an end to his remarkable tenure here at PNB. Join us in celebrating his career by learning more about him and his time at PNB on the blog!

2024-05-31T09:16:17-07:00May 31st, 2024|Categories: Life at PNB, Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , , |Comments Off on Celebrating Founding PNB Orchestra Member Tad Margelli
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PNB AANHPI Heritage Month Profiles

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, PNB asked individuals celebrating this month to share their stories. Read more about PNB Director of Access Programs Naomi Glass, PNB Violinist and Concertmaster Michael Jinsoo Lim, and PNB Lighting Designer/Coordinator Reed Nakayama and what AANHPI Heritage Month means to them.

2024-08-22T10:50:00-07:00May 24th, 2024|Categories: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Accessibility (I.D.E.A.), Q&A with Dancers, Choreographers & Staff|Tags: , |Comments Off on PNB AANHPI Heritage Month Profiles
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