Dear Level VIII Families,

This year for the PNB School’s Petite Finale performances, we would like to offer a special performance opportunity of Serenade for our Level VIII students. Petite Finales are in-studio performances for our  Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet students. As part of the performance experience for our youngest students and their families, Level VIII students will perform an excerpt of Serenade. 

The dates and times for the performances are listed below. If you are unable to commit to the following dates, please let us know by filling out the participation agreement included in this letter. We need to know your commitment by March 15th. PNB’s costume shop will be setting times for costume fittings.  There may be some additional rehearsals, but most rehearsals will be in Variation class held on Friday nights.

  • Seattle/Phelps Center: Saturday May 6th (3 performances from 2:00-6:00)
  • Bellevue/Francia Russell Center: Saturday May 20th (3 performances from 12:30-4:30)
  • Bellevue/Francia Russell Center: Sunday May 21st (2 performances from 11:30-2:00)

PETITE FINALE CASTING AND REHEARSALS:

Click here for rehearsal casting for Serenade

Notes about casting:

  • Two names that are side by side are alternates; they share the role.
  • Understudies are in parenthesis; understudies do not currently have performing status.
  • Understudies will be switched to ‘alternate’ status once the dancer has resumed full classes on pointe, this must be achieved by April 1st. 
  • Students designated with asterisk are Level VIIs.
  • In order to participate in performances, students must attend all Friday evening Variation classes, as well as maintain consistent attendance in other classes.
  • Students must be available for all performances.

Note: There will be a warm up and spacing rehearsal for students performing at the FRC on May 20th prior to the performances.

If you have a minor schedule conflict please let us know and we will try and accommodate.  Only students who can commit will be included in the final performance casting.

Performance casting will be posted mid to late April.

TICKETS: Each student will receive two tickets for family members to attend one performance.

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: Please submit your participation agreement and notify the school front desk of any scheduling conflicts no later than Wednesday, March 15th.

We look forward to watching our Level VIII students perform for our Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet families.

Please contact the School office if you have any questions.

Warmly,

Denise Bolstad

Managing Director