by Amy Brandt | Aug 16, 2021 | News, The Latest
Every year, the Princess Grace Foundation–USA recognizes emerging artists in dance, theater and film—a huge honor and often a predictor of future career success. This month, the Foundation announced its 2021 Princess Grace Award winners, including one dancer from a...
by Amy Brandt | Aug 14, 2018 | News, Training
“Who here is terrified of choreographing?” It was a question posed by Pacific Northwest Ballet School teacher Eva Stone five weeks ago, sitting on the floor among her class of female summer intensive students. “Almost all of them raised their hand,...
by Kathleen McGuire | Mar 8, 2018 | Audition Advice, Career
Julia Erickson grew up training at the Pacific Northwest Ballet School. Once she’d spent some time in the professional division, she started feeling like a member of the company. She performed with PNB extensively, even touring with them to London, Scotland,...
by Amy Brandt | Jul 30, 2014 | Training
This story originally appeared in the August/September 2014 issue of Pointe. At a certain point, you need to take your training to the next level. But with so many options available, how do you know what type of pre-professional program is right for you? For instance,...
by Rosie Gaynor | Mar 31, 2010 | Company Life
In The Wings: Jenna Nelson At Pacific Northwest Ballet School Folks don’t always notice Jenna Nelson right off the bat. She has what Pacific Northwest Ballet School principal Abbie Siegel calls “a quiet strength.” It’s a steadfast presence that doesn’t beg for...