Pacific Northwest Ballet

Today marks the first day of PNB's Summer Course! ☀️ This year, we welcome more than 200 Summer Course Students from 36 states, plus Bulgaria, Canada, England, and France, to Seattle and the PNB studios. We're looking forward to 5 weeks of extraordinary ballet training, growing friendships, and fun exploring the city. Join us in welcoming these ballet students to Seattle! 📸 PNB Summer Course students, photo © Angela Sterling.

The 2023/24 season is over 🥲 This season was nothing short of spectacular. From Swan Lake to The Seasons’ Canon and everything in between, PNB created beautiful ballet magic on stage and off - and we couldn’t have done it without you. It takes the perfect pas de deux of ticket sales and generous contributions to make that PNB magic happen. We need your generous gifts to ensure that the 2024/25 season is just as magical as the one we're drawing to a close. Every gift made by June 30 will be matched 100% up to $100,000 by an anonymous donor. Double your impact when you give today >> https://lnkd.in/gGXw4fYd. 

Another bittersweet retirement 💙 Tad Margelli, an English Horn player, Oboist, and founding member of PNB's Orchestra, will retire at the end of the 2023/24 season. Tad has been playing with the PNB Orchestra since 1989; join us in celebrating his remarkable tenure! Learn more about Tad and his career at PNB on the blog >> https://lnkd.in/gSGayrug 📸 Courtesy of Tad Margelli

🎓Congradulations to Genevieve! PNB Company dancer Genevieve Waldorf recently graduated from Harvard University with a degree in applied math with a focus on government, and a secondary degree in computer science. Genevieve has been working towards this degree since 2015, as she’s balanced her professional dance career with her studies. Join PNB in celebrating Genevieve, her recent graduation, and her dedication to balancing her education and dance career! Genevieve was featured in the Harvard Gazette. Learn more about her educational journey in this lovely article >> https://lnkd.in/eEeGyrVM

⚡ NEXT STEP opens next week! We are eagerly anticipating 6 premieres next week at the culmination of PNB’s annual choreographic workshop, NEXT STEP. Every one of these pieces is choreographed by PNB Company dancers and performed by PNB Professional Division students. The program will include: Spectators | Luca Anaya Dream City | Christopher D’Ariano and Amanda Morgan The Spotlight Effect | Melisa Guilliams Ain’t Misbehavin’ | Elle Macy and Dylan Wald Fracture into pieces | Noah Martzall Isle of Woman | Lily Wills Tickets are $30 for this one-night-only event. Join us >> https://lnkd.in/dBv-MthC

Did you know Coppélia was choreographed by prima ballerina Alexandra Danilova AND George Balanchine? Alexandra Dionisyevna Danilova (1903–1997) was a Russian-born dancer who later became an American citizen. Danilova was one of the most popular dancers of her time, premiering roles in many of Balanchine’s ballets. She also appeared in a role as a venerated ballet coach in the movie The Turning Point! Ballet fun fact for the day ✅

PNB News 📣 PNB has announced that beloved rehearsal director Otto Neubert will retire at the end of the 2023/24 season. PNB audiences will know Otto for his performances of Baron von Rothbart in Swan Lake; PNB School students will remember his humor and patience at the front of the studio. “For twenty years I have watched Otto welcome countless students into the studio to start the arduous process of learning to be a gliding angel, scampering mouse, darting bug, or raucous Fritz,” says Artistic Director Peter Boal. “His talent to nurture and empower dancers of all ages and abilities is unmatched. Otto has always believed in dancers’ strength and artistry. He has guided hundreds to find the best path to success. Beyond his vital role as a coach, he's a shoulder to lean on and the go-to guy for a much-needed laugh. I can’t quite imagine PNB without this gentle lion, but I take comfort in knowing his legacy of care and commitment lives on in our students and our company.” PNB’s dress rehearsal of Coppélia will include an interview with Otto and PNB School students he is currently coaching for Coppelia. Join us in celebrating him at this unique event on Thursday, May 30th at 5:30 PM. Tickets and Info >>https://lnkd.in/gNYi6-RV 📸 Otto Neubert teaching Company class; Otto Neubert in Kent Stowell's Swan Lake, photos by Angela Sterling. Rehearsal directors Otto Neubert and Anne Dabrowski in rehearsal with PNB School students, photo by Kurt Smith.

As part of Spring Spark, support PNB by bidding on luxe prizes at a silent auction sponsored by PNB STARS! Spring Spark is PNB’s unique fundraising event where guests sample culinary collaborations created by PNB Company dancers with Seattle distilleries and dessert shops. This year, the exciting Spring Spark silent auction items include: ⛵America's Cup Yacht Sailing in San Francisco, plus a 3-night Stay for 2 at The Fairmont 🌌3-Night Stay in a Sky Dome, plus a Grand Canyon Sunset Tour for 2 Funds contributed to the silent auction support scholarships for PNB School students. Bid in-person at Spring Spark, or online now till May 11th at 9:00PM PST >> https://pnbspark24.ggo.bid Featured photo - Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan, Kyle Davis, and Leah Terada, photo by Lindsay Thomas.

🧑🍳PNB dancers are cooking up something special for this year’s Spring Spark! At this unique event, sample signature drinks and desserts created by PNB dancers in collaboration with some of Seattle's best distilleries and dessert shops. Dance the night away alongside your favorite dancers while enjoying the incredible cooking from Chef Kristi Brown of That Brown Girl Cooks! This year’s exciting collaborations include: 2BAR Spirits | Elle Macy & Dylan Wald Astraea Spirits | Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan & Kyle Davis Fast Penny Spirits - Amaricano | Leah Terada Glass Vodka | Ashton Edwards & Noah Martzall Bells Cookie Co Spain | Cecilia Iliesiu Cupcake Royale | Audrey Malek Fran's Chocolates | Amanda Morgan Macrina Bakery | Leta Biasucci TEALEAVES | Christopher D'Ariano Read more about each organization and what the PNB dancers are cooking up on the PNB Blog >> https://lnkd.in/gRq8qc9S We hope you join us for this special event on Saturday, May 11 (6-10pm) at The Francia Russell Center in Bellevue, WA!

NEXT STEP tickets are on sale! ⚡ 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, audiences will see Professional Division students perform 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. NEXT STEP returns to On the Boards on June 4 at 7:00 pm. Tickets and info >> https://lnkd.in/dBv-MthC 📸 PNB School Professional Division students in James Kirby Rogers’ (a)part, photo © Lindsay Thomas.