Mairi

DATE: Monday, December 11th, 2023

TIME: 5:00pm

Location: Phelps Center for Seattle students; Zoom for FRC students and Families

Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84605615350?pwd=UkRxeFRTVUNNN3ZLSVYvaEFyQTJmdz09

We invite students and families in Levels IV-VI to join us 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. Students/families attending this seminar will participate in a Q&A session with Level VIII students and gain 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. Students will share their experiences from the many summer courses they have attended. We will also be joined by PNB Parent/Guardian Association President, Paige Davis, who will offer 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.

Dear Bellevue level IVB, V & VI families,

PNBS is looking for a student volunteer to serve as classroom assistant for one of our Creative Movement classes.

Being a classroom assistant is a terrific way for your student to earn service hours at their academic school, build confidence, learn about teaching ballet & movement, and reconnect with their early dance training.

Please note: it cannot conflict with your student’s scheduled classes and is on a first come first serve basis.

Thursdays at 4:45-5:45pm – Creative Movement VI

Please email the school (pnbschool@pnb.org) if your student is interested in this volunteer opportunity.