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REMINDER: Petite Finale Volunteers Needed

Hello PNB Families,

It’s that volunteer time of year! If you are available, we would love to have you join us as a volunteer for Petite Finales in Seattle (May 4th) and/or Bellevue (May 18th & 19th). If your student is in level V and up, they are also welcome to volunteer and assist the PGA with Petite Finale.

Please use the sign-up genius link below to sign up! 

PNBS Petite Finale Volunteer Sign-up

We hope to see you there! Please don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions.

Your PNBS PGA

REMINDER: Petite Finale Volunteers Needed2024-04-30T15:58:02-07:00

REMINDER: Donald Byrd + Leah Terada Choreography Workshop – August 5-9, 2024

Reminder: Priority registrations ends May 1st.

Spectrum Dance Theater & PNB School present the Donald Byrd Summer Workshop

Pacific Northwest Ballet School and The School of Spectrum Dance Theater are thrilled to announce a new collaborative summer intensive experience. PNB School will host an extension of SDT’s annual Donald Byrd Workshop for dancers ages 12 and up at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. Developing dancers are invited to a week-long contemporary dance workshop with Spectrum Dance Theater’s artistic director and choreographer Donald Byrd (whose work Love and Loss was recently performed during PNB’s 2023/24 Season) or PNB Company dancer Leah Terada.

The workshop portion for dancers ages 12-15 will be led by Leah Terada. Participating dancers ages 16 to 30 will take the workshop portion led by Mr. Byrd. Each day will include technique class and choreography class where students will work with Mr. Byrd or Terada on new choreographic phrases as well as excerpts of classic Donald Byrd dance works. Technique class focuses on Mr. Byrd’s movement aesthetics. It emphasizes a relaxed, strong, and flexible torso with highly articulated feet and legs with increasing rhythmic and spatial exactness. With this focus, the dancer becomes more efficient in managing energy and more able to control the visual, emotional, and physical impact of their body moving.

The PNB School + Spectrum Dance Theater Donald Byrd Workshop will take place August 5-9, 2024. The week-long workshop will culminate in an informal showcase of learned choreography.

PNB School + Spectrum Dance Theater Donald Byrd Workshop

Ages 12-15 | Led by PNB Company dancer Leah Terada

Ages 16-30 | Led by Spectrum Dance Theater artistic director Donald Byrd

August 5 -9, 2024 | 11:30am – 4:30pm | Francia Russell Center – Eastside

Daily Schedule: 2 hour class | 30 minute break | 2.5 hour process/repertory workshop

Click the link to register for the workshop led by Leah Terada for ages 12-15 – priority registration ends May 1st.

Click the link to register for the workshop led by Donald Byrd for ages 16-30 – priority registration ends May 1st.

REMINDER: Donald Byrd + Leah Terada Choreography Workshop – August 5-9, 20242024-04-30T12:32:42-07:00

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL V

PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The program runs from July 8-August 3, 2024.

CLASSES:

  • Level V students meet six days a week for four weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pointe, modern, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, character, plus one Pilates mat or yoga class per week.

CLASS SCHEDULE: We are currently working on the Summer class schedule and engaging teachers. Detailed class schedules will be sent out at a later date. Students should plan for classes to be scheduled roughly during the time frames listed below (again, this is not the official class schedule). The class schedule starting and ending times may vary from day to day. All schedules are subject to change.

Level V: Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-3:15pm (approximately; subject to change)

REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center is May 1, 2024. Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:

  • Click the link to complete  FRC Summer Level V Registration no later than May 1, 2024.
  • Students must submit the registration fee and the completed (and signed) Registration Form, to be considered enrolled in the program.
  • If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 15th if space is available.
  • Partial attendance is considered on a case-by-case basis.

TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $75 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).

We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Denise Bolstad

Managing Director

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL V2024-04-27T16:35:19-07:00

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL IV

PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The 4-week program for Level IV runs from July 8-August 3, 2024.

CLASSES:

  • Level IV students meet six days a week for four weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pointe, modern, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, character, plus one Pilates mat or yoga class per week.

CLASS SCHEDULE: We are currently working on the Summer class schedule and engaging teachers. Detailed class schedules will be sent out at a later date. Students should plan for classes to be scheduled roughly during the time frames listed below (again, this is not the official class schedule). The class schedule starting and ending times may vary from day to day. All schedules are subject to change.

                Level IV: Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-3:15pm (approximately; subject to change)

REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center is May 1, 2024. Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:

  • Click on the link to complete FRC Summer Level IV Registration no later than May 1, 2024.
  • Students must submit the registration fee and the completed (and signed) Registration Form, to be considered enrolled in the program.
  • If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 15th if space is available.
  • Partial attendance is considered on a case by case basis.

TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $75 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).

We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Denise Bolstad

Managing Director

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL IV2024-04-27T16:24:54-07:00

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL III

PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The 4-week program for Level III runs from July 8-August 2, 2024.

CLASSES:

  • Level III students meet five days a week for four weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pre-pointe, modern, hip hop, jazz, character, and musical theater.

CLASS SCHEDULE: We are currently working on the Summer class schedule and engaging teachers. Detailed class schedules will be sent out at a later date. Students should plan for classes to be scheduled roughly during the time frames listed below (again, this is not the official class schedule). The class schedule starting and ending times may vary from day to day. All schedules are subject to change.

                Level III: Monday-Friday, 12:00-4:30pm (approximately; subject to change)

REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center is May 1, 2023. Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:

  • Click on the link to complete FRC Summer Level III Registration  no later than May 1, 2024.
  • Students must submit the registration fee and the completed (and signed) Registration Form, to be considered enrolled in the program.
  • If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 15th if space is available.
  • Partial attendance is considered on a case by case basis.

TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $75 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).

We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Denise Bolstad

Managing Director

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL III2024-04-27T16:24:14-07:00

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL II

PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The 4-week program for Level II runs from July 8-August 2, 2024.

CLASSES:

  • Level II students meet three days a week for four weeks. Each day offers a class in ballet technique, and a second class in hip hop or another style of dance (TBD).

CLASS SCHEDULE: We are currently working on the Summer class schedule and engaging teachers. Detailed class schedules will be sent out at a later date. Students should plan for classes to be scheduled roughly during the time frames listed below (again, this is not the official class schedule). The class schedule starting and ending times may vary from day to day. All schedules are subject to change.

                Level II: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 12:15-4:45pm (approximately; subject to change)

REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center is May 1, 2023. Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:

  • Click on the link to complete the  FRC Summer Course Level II Registration no later than May 1, 2024.
  • Students must submit the registration fee and the completed (and signed) Registration Form, to be considered enrolled in the program.
  • If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 15th if space is available.
  • Partial attendance is considered on a case-by-case basis.

TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $75 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).

We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Denise Bolstad

Managing Director

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL II2024-04-27T16:23:05-07:00

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL I

PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The 4-week program for Level I runs from July 8-August 2, 2024.

CLASSES:

  • Level I students meet three days a week for four weeks. Each day offers a class in ballet technique, and a second class in hip hop or another style of dance (TBD).

CLASS SCHEDULE: We are currently working on the Summer class schedule and engaging teachers. Detailed class schedules will be sent out at a later date. Students should plan for classes to be scheduled roughly during the time frames listed below (again, this is not the official class schedule). The class schedule starting and ending times may vary from day to day. All schedules are subject to change.

  • Level I: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 12:15-3:15pm (approximately; schedule is subject to change)

REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center is May 1, 2024. Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:

Click on the link to complete the FRC Summer Course Level I Registration no later than May 1, 2024.

  • Students must submit the registration fee and the completed (and signed) Registration Form, to be considered enrolled in the program.
  • If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 15th if space is available.
  • Partial attendance is considered on a case-by-case basis.

TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $75 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).

We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Denise Bolstad

Managing Director

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL I2024-04-27T16:22:07-07:00

Petite Finale Volunteers Needed!

Hello PNB Families,

It’s that volunteer time of year! If you are available, we would love to have you join us as a volunteer for Petite Finales in Seattle (May 4th) and/or Bellevue May 18th & 19th). 

Please use the sign-up genius link below to sign up! 

PNBS Petite Finale Volunteer Sign-up

We hope to see you there! 

Your PNBS PGA

Petite Finale Volunteers Needed!2024-04-27T16:19:03-07:00

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL V

PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The program runs from July 8-August 3, 2024.

CLASSES:

  • Level V students meet six days a week for four weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pointe, modern, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, character, plus one Pilates mat or yoga class per week.

CLASS SCHEDULE: We are currently working on the Summer class schedule and engaging teachers. Detailed class schedules will be sent out at a later date. Students should plan for classes to be scheduled roughly during the time frames listed below (again, this is not the official class schedule). The class schedule starting and ending times may vary from day to day. All schedules are subject to change.

Level V: Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-3:15pm (approximately; subject to change)

REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center is May 1, 2024. Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.

To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:

  • Click the link to complete  FRC Summer Level V Registration no later than May 1, 2024.
  • Students must submit the registration fee and the completed (and signed) Registration Form, to be considered enrolled in the program.
  • If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 15th if space is available.
  • Partial attendance is considered on a case-by-case basis.

TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $75 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).

We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.

Sincerely,

Denise Bolstad

Managing Director

REMINDER: 2024 SUMMER COURSE AT THE FRANCIA RUSSELL CENTER – LEVEL V2024-04-27T16:27:24-07:00

LAST CALL: Petite Finale Ticket Reminder!

Hello PNB Families,
We wanted to remind you all that 4 tickets are reserved for each student for purchase until May 1, 2023. Please call or send in cash/check by this Saturday in order to ensure you have tickets to your students Petite Finale performance!
Cost: $15 per ticket.

Families are limited to 4 tickets per student for the Petite Finale during pre-sale (April 10th through April 30th). As of May 1st, any remaining tickets will become available to all and families who are interested in more than 4 tickets will be able to purchase additional tickets until we reach our studio capacity limits. We can not guarantee tickets for each student after the May 1st cut-off date. Children 5 years and older require their own ticket. Children 0-4 will require their own ticket if families expect them to need their own chair for the performance.

How to Purchase:
1. Send this form with your student in an envelope with a check for ticket purchases.
2. Call the school to purchase with a credit card (please leave a voice message with your phone number if we do not pick up as we are expecting a high number of calls).
Eastside: 425.451.1241
Seattle: 206.441.2435

Petite Finale Handbook:

We understand this milestone event will be a first for many of our students, so we have created a special Petite Finale Handbook for you. This handbook contains important final rehearsal and performance information, including rehearsal dates; drop-off and pick-up times for rehearsals and performance; dress code; hair tips; and performance etiquette.

REMINDER: Your student MUST be at the dress rehearsal in order to participate in the performance.

Click Here for the Seattle Petite Finale Handbook

Click Here for the Eastside Petite Finale Handbook

Please be sure to review this handbook with your student and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

LAST CALL: Petite Finale Ticket Reminder!2024-04-26T19:01:05-07:00
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