Feature

Beside the Pointe: How PNB Navigates Parenthood and Ballet

A raw Instagram post resonated with many in the industry. But the full story was more complicated.

03/07/2023 By Karin Vandraiss Illustrations by Jordan Kay

In the Spotlight

The Performing Arts Stage a Comeback This Winter Season

A flurry of dance performances, plays, and live music descends on the city.

On Pointe

Live performance is back at McCaw Hall. But the company performing is different than the one that entered the pandemic.

09/23/2021 By Darren Davis

Ballet Review

Three new works from Seattle artists feature early contenders for the most memorable moments of Pacific Northwest Ballet’s season.

11/12/2019 By Darren Davis

Ballet Review

In the Countenance of Kings, part of Director’s Choice at Pacific Northwest Ballet, is pure joy. And there’s only one weekend left to see it.

03/19/2019 By Darren Davis

Ballet Review

Prepare for some major pageantry in Pacific Northwest Ballet’s performance of the Tchaikovsky classic.

02/05/2019 By Darren Davis

Ballet Review

PNB’s new season opens with Jerome Robbins Festival, a celebration of the famed choreographer that doesn’t exactly celebrate the company’s strengths.

09/26/2018 By Darren Davis

Culture Fix

A massive cinematic undertaking, storytellers on Juneteenth, and the current state of ballet.

06/18/2018 By Mac Hubbard

Shall We Dance?

PNB principal dancer Jonathan Porretta is a secret style maven.

Quote Unquote

Pacific Northwest Ballet principal Laura Tisserand takes center stage in the company’s final season of the Kent Stowell–choreographed ‘Nutcracker.’

Video

He's so smooth.

06/04/2013 By Laura Dannen

Dance Review

The all-male troupe dazzles with its technique and affectionate insider jabs at ballet.

05/17/2013 By Sheila Farr