Hello level IV, V, & VI families,
Zoom Recording: Summer Program Audition Seminar 2023 (Passcode: Passcode: h17r3x*1)
We invited students and families in Levels IV-VI to join us on Monday, Dec. 12th for a special seminar about summer dance opportunities, presented by PNB School Level VIII students! Summer provides a wonderful chance for students to continue to train while exploring other dance programs. Twenty-six schools across the country are scheduled to hold auditions at PNB this winter. This seminar had a Q&A session with Level VIII students and gained perspective on what to expect and how to prepare for an audition; how the various programs compare in size, cost, class offerings; and tips for making the most of your summer dance experience. The students shared their experiences from the many summer courses they have attended. We were also joined by PNB Parent/Guardian Association President, Paige Davis, who offered the parent perspective in sending your student away for the summer.
While we encourage Level IV and V students to participate in the Francia Russell Center Summer Couse, we also encourage students to audition for at least one summer program, to gain experience in the audition process.
Levels I-V: We are in the early planning stages for our 2024 Summer at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue, scheduled for July 8-August 9, 2024. This 5-week program offers classes in ballet technique, pointe, variations, modern, jazz, character, and hip hop, as well as seminars on dancer health and wellness. Registration for the Francia Russell Center Summer Course is open to students in Levels I-V (no audition necessary). Look for more information regarding the Francia Russell Center Summer Course later this winter!
PNB Summer Course at the Phelps Center: Enrollment for the 2023 Summer Course at the Phelps Center in Seattle is open only to non-PNB School students. Students currently enrolled in the School should not plan to audition.