Pacific Northwest Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet is a professional ballet company founded in 1972, recognized as one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States. The company has nearly fifty dancers represented by AGMA and is led by Artistic Director Peter Boal. PNB also operates a ballet school offering training programs for students ages two through adult.

Pacific Northwest Ballet is based in Seattle, Washington, and performs at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. The organization has two main locations: Phelps Center at 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109, and Francia Russell Center at 1611 135th Place NW, Bellevue, WA 98005.

PNB presents over 100 performances annually of full-length and mixed repertory ballets. PNB School offers Children's Classes, Student Division with progressive ballet technique levels I-VIII, Adult Classes from Ballet Fundamentals through Advanced, Professional Division for pre-professional training, DanceChance full-scholarship program, and private and semi-private Pilates classes. Community Education programs include Student Matinees for Pre-K through grade 12 with educational components.

Anyone can attend PNB performances at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall. PNB School serves students ages two through adult, including children ages 2-7 in Children's Classes, youth ages 8-18 in Student Division, adults ages 13 and up in Adult Classes, and advanced students in Professional Division. The DanceChance program serves select Seattle Public Schools students. Schools and community groups can participate in Student Matinees and educational programs.

PNB School caters to ages two through adult. Children's Classes serve ages 2-7, Student Division serves ages 8-18, Adult Classes serve ages 13 and up, and Professional Division serves advanced students transitioning to professional careers. Classes range from beginner levels introducing basic ballet concepts to advanced professional training across all age groups.

Yes. PNB holds seasonal company auditions for professional dancers. PNB School's Professional Division helps students transition from student to professional dancer with rigorous technique classes, artistry development, career planning support, individual mentorship, access to consulting staff, and performance opportunities in PNB productions. Students may audition for roles in company productions such as George Balanchine's The Nutcracker. Alumni have gone on to dance with Pacific Northwest Ballet, Carolina Ballet, Cincinnati Ballet, Indianapolis Ballet, and St. Louis Ballet.

PNB School follows a Balanchine-based curriculum and syllabus under the direction of Peter Boal. Faculty are selected for expertise in dance and education and include former and current Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancers. The curriculum combines professional guidance with mental, physical, and emotional support. Classes are taught with live accompaniment. The Student Division curriculum includes technique classes, pre-pointe, pointe, and conservatory classes depending on level.

Yes. PNB presents over 100 performances each year at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall and has toured to Europe, Australia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Canada, and throughout the United States. PNB School students perform at the annual PNB School Performance each June at McCaw Hall, Family Matinees with full costuming and set design, and NEXT STEP choreographic workshop. Students may audition for appearances in PNB company productions.

For tickets call 206.441.2424 or email redacted@example.com. For school information call 206.441.2435 in Seattle or 425.451.1241 in Bellevue, or email redacted@example.com. For Community Education programs call 206.441.2432 or email redacted@example.com. The main office number is 206.441.9411. Locations are Phelps Center, 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109 and Francia Russell Center, 1611 135th Place NW, Bellevue, WA 98005.