Athleticism en pointe: Corps de ballet dancers’ ‘Nutcracker’ season

Relatedly, dancers often have a shortened rehearsal period for “The Nutcracker,” alongside their litany of matinee and ...
The Daily of the University of Washington

Review: Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘In The Upper Room’

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) opened its second production of the season, “In The Upper Room,” on Nov. 7. The triple bill features three contrasting works: “AfterTime,” a world premier by company ...
KUOW

For these Pacific Northwest ballerinas, getting 'en pointe' is the ultimate milestone

At this dance school, young girls dream of wearing uncomfortable shoes that may only hold up for a few months — and their parents are fully supportive. This isn’t a new fashion trend. It’s the reality ...
The Stranger

Pacific Northwest Ballet Opens New Season with World Premiere of Very Pretty and Spooky Swamp Dance

On Friday, the Pacific Northwest Ballet kicked off its 2024/25 season with a trio of ballets that combined in my own sick brain to tell a back-to-school narrative, befitting not only early autumn’s ...
The New York Times

Pacific Northwest Ballet

Balanchine didn’t think his ballets would last. But many have become classics, the cornerstone of repertory not just at City Ballet but around the world. By Brian Seibert After a few slow, sad years, ...