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UPDATED (again)! Level VI Observation Day

Hello Seattle Level VI Families,

Due to overwhelming response from our families about mid-winter break we have pushed the Level VI Observation Day back by an additional week. The updated date is below.


Due to teacher illness we have to postpone our Seattle Level VI Observation days by one week. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your flexibility. We are thrilled to invite you to observe your student in class on Tuesday, February 28th from 6:00-8:30pm (Tech & Pas). Please note that Seattle Level VI students will still have class on February 14th with a substitute instructor.

Please review the observation day protocols below.

  • Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class.
  • All guests must wear a mask at all times while in the building and in the studio.
  • No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class.
  • Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as class is over.

    We look forward to seeing you!

    Best regards,
    Andie Abercrombie
    School Supervisor
    PNB School
UPDATED (again)! Level VI Observation Day2023-02-10T13:30:05-08:00

Valentine’s Day Dress Code

Hello PNB School Families,

On Tuesday, February 14th, all students are permitted to wear solid red, pink or purple leotards (or shirts if following men’s dress code) if they wish in honor of Valentine’s Day. Tights and shoes must remain flesh tone/pink per the regular dress code. Please contact the school if you have any questions!

Valentine’s Day Dress Code2023-02-07T10:54:54-08:00

Pre. Int. C Class Cancelled Today – 2/3/23

Hello Pre. Intermediate C students and families,

We apologize for the late notice, but due to a teacher emergency Pre. Intermediate C class is cancelled today, Friday, February 3rd. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Pre. Int. C Class Cancelled Today – 2/3/232023-02-03T15:54:52-08:00

Level VII Classes Cancelled next Monday – 2/6/23

Hello Level VII students and families,

Due to the Snow White rehearsals this weekend all level VII classes are cancelled on Monday, February 6th. Please contact the school if you have any questions.

Level VII Classes Cancelled next Monday – 2/6/232023-02-03T14:31:55-08:00

ADV C Schedule Change Today! – 2/3/23

Hello Advanced C students and families,

Due to an instructor emergency we are combining Advanced C technique with level VIII technique. Advanced C students should plan on attending technique from 4:30-6:00 today, Friday, February 3rd. Please contact the school if you have any questions. VII pas will continue as normal.

ADV C Schedule Change Today! – 2/3/232023-02-03T14:19:33-08:00

Wellness Meeting Reminder

This is a friendly reminder of your February Wellness Seminar schedule:

Saturday, February 4th – 10:15-11:15 – Mental Health Seminar with Josh Spell

Saturday, February 18th – 10:15-11:15 – Q&A Session with Faculty Member Le Yin

Please have your student prepare three questions for the discussion with Mr. Yin. We recommend reading through Mr. Yin’s bio to help spark any questions or talking points about his career!

Wellness Meeting Reminder2023-02-01T12:59:47-08:00

Wellness Meeting Reminder

This is a friendly reminder you have a wellness meeting scheduled this Saturday!

Bellevue: Saturday, February 4th, 10:00-11:00 am – Q&A Session with Faculty Member Emily Schoen Branch. Please have your student prepare three questions for the discussion. We recommend reading through Ms. Schoen Branch’s bio to help spark any questions or talking points about her career!

Seattle: Saturday, February 4th, 11:45-12:45 – Mental Health Seminar with Josh Spell

Wellness Meeting Reminder2023-02-01T12:50:13-08:00

PNB School Welcomes Guest Faculty

CHRISTINA JOHNSON

Level VI, VII and Professional Division classes February 6-9, 2023

Christina Johnson trained at Boston School of Ballet, School of American Ballet and Dance Theatre of Harlem. She began her professional career at age seventeen with Boston Ballet, before joining Dance Theatre of Harlem, where she became a principal dancer within four years. In her 13-year tenure with DTH, she worked with legends Frederic Franklin, Ulysses Dove, Jerome Robbins, Glen Tetley and Suzanne Farrell to name a few. She danced leading roles in much of the company’s repertoire including Giselle, Serenade, Concerto Barocco, Firebird and Fancy Free. She was a member of the Swiss companies, Le Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve and Ballett Basel, where her repertoire expanded to include works by William Forsythe, Jiri Kylian, Ohad Naharin, Twyla Tharp and Jean-Christophe Maillot among others. Christina is an original member of Complexions Contemporary Ballet and has been a featured guest artist with various companies worldwide, including the Royal Ballet of London where she and her dance partner, Ronald Perry, were the first African-American couple in its history to perform with the company.

After her performance career Christina held the position of Rehearsal Director for Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet, Washington Ballet, Armitage Gone! Dance, Trey McIntyre Project and Complexions Contemporary Ballet. She was on faculty at Marin Ballet in San Rafael, CA, and was Adjunct Faculty at Dominican University in the LINES/Dominican BFA in Dance Program. She is sought after as a teacher and coach and works with dance schools, universities and professional dance companies across the country. She is also a master teacher and judge for dance competitions, such as Universal Ballet Competition, American Dance Competition/International Ballet Competition and Revel Dance Convention. She is featured in the recently released book by Misty Copeland, Black Ballerina and also in Dance Theatre of Harlem: A History, A Movement, A Celebration.

Christina holds a Master of Fine Arts in Dance from Hollins University in collaboration with the American Dance Festival, The Forsythe Company and Frankfurt University of Music and Performing Arts in Germany.

PNB School Welcomes Guest Faculty2023-01-30T19:56:45-08:00

Bellevue VI Conference Sign Up

Bellevue level VI: click here to sign up for a conference time by Friday, February 3rd.

Individual student/parent conferencing for Bellevue Level VI will start in February. These 20-minute conferences will remain on Zoom to allow for better scheduling with parents and students.

As always, the level VI conferences will include discussions about your progress and mastering technique and artistry. Prior to conferences, your teachers work collectively to communicate their individual observations and corrections for each student. Conferences provide a platform to discuss not only what you are working on in class in the way of technique, but also your plans for the future and how we can help guide you successfully into the next chapter in your life. We want to be able to support you. Parents and students please come prepared with questions and let us know how we can help make this a successful year for you.   

Level VI can be an intense year, with high expectations in and out of the studio. Consistent attendance is a top priority at this level. We want to hear what issues you are coming up against (if any) and we will try, as always, to work with you to maintain this consistency.

We look forward to meeting with you as we set goals for the year ahead.

Bellevue VI Conference Sign Up2023-01-30T19:49:41-08:00

Mental Health Seminar Reminder!

This is a friendly reminder that you have a seminar scheduled this Saturday, January 28th from 9:45-10:45 with Josh Spell. Please reach out if you’re unable to attend. Thanks!

Mental Health Seminar Reminder!2023-01-24T15:17:04-08:00
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