Mandy Dray

Class Photos 2025!!

Hello PNB School Families,

Back by popular demand, we have scheduled a photographer to come to the Phelps Center and Francia Russell Center to take class and individual photos of our students!

Below are the scheduled days for each level’s class photo. These photos will happen during your student’s scheduled class time. Students must be in the correct PNB dress code in order to participate. Please note that students who are late to class will be unable to participate in the class photo and that class photos are not able to be rescheduled due to absences.

Families will receive details about purchasing after all class photos have been taken. Families will be able to order through the photographer’s online platform.

We look forward to seeing all of our dancers’ smiling faces!

Class Photos 2025!!Mandy Dray2025-01-29T17:03:31-08:00

BELLEVUE Schedule update: Friday Jan 31st

Hello Bellevue Lv V students and Families,

Here is a schedule update for Friday Jan 31st:

Lv V Tech and Pointe classes will be combined with Lv VI Tech and Pointe classes from 5:45-8:15pm. Please note this is a later time than your original class times!

If you have any questions please reach out to the school! (pnbschool@pnb.org)

Thank you so much!

PNB School Staff

BELLEVUE Schedule update: Friday Jan 31stMandy Dray2025-01-28T13:27:30-08:00

SEATTLE SCHEDULE UPDATE: Saturday Jan 25th

Hello Lv VI Seattle & VII families and students,

Due to Sleeping Beauty rehearsal, we will be holding a combined Lv VI & VII technique class for those that can come from 11:30-1:00pm.

Lv VII A & B technique classes 1:00-2:30 will be canceled tomorrow Saturday Jan 25th.

Lv VII’s in Garland in Sleeping Beauty have Technique class earlier in the morning from 9:45-11:15 (this was included in the schedule change notice sent earlier in the week).

We will be holding Lv VII conditioning 2:45-4:00. If you are in Beauty and the Beast rehearsal you will be excused.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Thank you!

PNB School Staff

SEATTLE SCHEDULE UPDATE: Saturday Jan 25thMandy Dray2025-01-24T14:25:03-08:00

2025 Petite Finale Information – ACTION REQUIRED

IMPORTANT: Please click on the participation agreement link at the bottom of this letter. Completion of the form is required for all Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet students in order to confirm if your student is OR is not performing in the Petite Finale.

Dear Creative Movement, CD Boys, and Pre-Ballet Families:

You are cordially invited to Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s Petite Finale, a very special performance of our Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet students. This studio performance offers our youngest students the opportunity to show you the progress they have made this year. Following your student’s performance, Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s upper level students will perform selections from Pacific Northwest Ballet’s repertoire. A reception with refreshments will complete the afternoon.

2025 Petite Finale Performance Dates

Seattle classes: Saturday, May 3rd at The Phelps Center (Dress Rehearsal* is Saturday, April 26th)
- CLICK HERE FOR SEATTLE DRESS REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
Eastside classes: Saturday, May 17th and Sunday, May 18th at The Francia Russell Center (Dress Rehearsal* is Saturday, May 10th (group 2-6) and Monday, May 12th (group 1)
- CLICK HERE FOR EASTSIDE DRESS REHEARSAL AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

(See the schedule links above for your specific rehearsal and performance dates and times.) Please note: if your student’s regular class falls on the same day as their Dress Rehearsal and Performance, their regular class is cancelled that day. All classes will continue after Petite Finale performances through the end of the school year (June 14th).

*This Dress Rehearsal is mandatory for all students planning to dance in Petite Finale, and it is part of the Participation Agreement. It is a critical part of the preparation process to ensure our students are ready and confident to perform. It is the only time your student will practice with the other classes in their performance group and get a chance to try out their entrances and exits in the actual performance space.

Attendance in regular classes is critical for performance participation (Creative Movement students must be enrolled for 3^rd and 4^th Quarter classes in order to participate in a Petite Finale performance). While preparing for the performance, students will continue to learn and grow in their understanding and appreciation of dance as well as begin a more in-depth look into musicality and choreography. Please note: classes will resume the week following Petite Finale and will continue through June 14^th.

Please review the attached rehearsal and performance schedule carefully, then CLICK HERE to complete and submit the attached participation agreement as soon as possible (no later than February 7th at 12:00pm, 2025). We require a completed form for students who are participating or not participating in the Petite Finale. I hope you will enjoy this opportunity to see your children perform. I know they are excited to prepare for it.

Petite Finale is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available for purchase later this spring; more details to come.

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the School Office at 206.441.2435.

Sincerely,

Denise Bolstad

Managing Director

2025 Petite Finale Information – ACTION REQUIREDMandy Dray2025-01-24T10:32:51-08:00

SEATTLE SCHEDULE UPDATE: Fri Jan 24th

Hello Seattle Lv VI families and students,

Tonight Friday Jan 24th, Lv VI technique is cancelled due to Sleeping Beauty rehearsal. You are invited to take technique with the Lv V’s tonight from 6:00-7:30pm.

Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.

Thank you so much!

PNB School Staff

SEATTLE SCHEDULE UPDATE: Fri Jan 24thMandy Dray2025-01-24T12:45:09-08:00

CLASS SCHEDULE UPDATE: Wed. Jan 22nd- Sat. Jan 25th

Hello Lv VII, VIII and Adv C students

This week due to Sleeping Beauty rehearsals there has been several changes to your class schedule. Below you will find the adjustments! Please read carefully!

Wednesday January 22nd:

1:30-2:45 Warm up class Lv VII Garland Dancers, Lv VIII & Adv C

Lv VII A and Lv VII B Technique classes are canceled
Lv VIII and Adv C Technique class canceled
Other classes are held as normal

Thursday January 23rd:

Lv VIII and Adv C Technique class is adjusted to 5:15-6:45
Lv VIII Pointe is canceled
Adv C strength is canceled
Other classes are held as normal

Friday January 24th:

12:30-2:00 Warm Up Class for Garland Pointe and Flat dancers (optional)
Lv VIII Technique and Variations is canceled
Lv VII & Adv C pas is canceled
Other classes held as normal

Saturday January 25th:

9:45-11:15 Lv VIII, Adv C & Lv VII’s in Garland Technique
Lv VIII Rep is canceled
Lv VIII conditioning is canceled
Other classes held as normal

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school if you have any questions. Have a great week!

Thank you so much!

PNB School Staff

CLASS SCHEDULE UPDATE: Wed. Jan 22nd- Sat. Jan 25thMandy Dray2025-01-21T16:01:09-08:00

Today’s Schedule Tuesday Jan 21st!

Hello Lv VIII Students,

Due to The Sleeping Beauty rehearsal today, your Technique class will be from 5:00-6:00pm. All other classes will be help as usual.

Please reach out to the school if you have questions.

Thank you!

PNB School Staff

Today’s Schedule Tuesday Jan 21st!Mandy Dray2025-01-21T12:15:19-08:00

PGA Holiday Campaign Results!

Dear PNB School Family,

Thank you to everyone who contributed to the PGA in December — we had a fantastic turnout of donors from 15 different classes, and we nearly doubled the matching gift of $5,000! Some of the ways your generous gifts will be used include celebrating our young performers with bouquet sales at this spring’s Petite Finale and fostering community with PNB School spirit gear at our upcoming Summer Course.

And now to announce the winners… We had a tie between two classes and each class will get an ice cream party and a free dress day.

Congratulations to Level VII A in Seattle and Level V in Bellevue!

The winning classes will receive more details about their prizes in the coming weeks.

Thank you again for your participation — your generosity will continue to enrich our PNB School community!

Paige Davis

PNB School Parent/Guardian Association President

PGA Holiday Campaign Results!Mandy Dray2025-01-16T14:33:20-08:00

MLK Day School Closure Reminder!

Hello PNB School Families,

There will be no PNB School classes on Monday, January 20th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

We wish you all a safe and healthy holiday!

Best,

PNB School Staff

MLK Day School Closure Reminder!Mandy Dray2025-01-02T15:41:16-08:00

You’re Invited to The Sleeping Beauty Community Day!

Dear PNB Families,

On behalf of the I.D.E.A. Committee, I am excited to announce The Sleeping Beauty Community Day on February 2, from 11-4pm.This all-ages event celebrates the world-premiere production of The Sleeping Beauty and Southeast Alaska Native and Seattle Urban Native art, dance, and culture, featuring live performances, an artists’ market, crafts for the kids, and a post-show panel discussion.

The new production of The Sleeping Beauty is family-friendly! We invite you to attend the February 2nd, 1:00pm performance with this special community day. Remember to use your PNB School Discount for 20% off!

Promo Code: PNBS25

A new full-length ballet is an exciting movement for our whole community, and that includes all of you! We hope you will join us for the Community Day and supporting the new production of The Sleeping Beauty.

More information is available here: https://www.pnb.org/blog/the-sleeping-beauty-community-day/

Questions: idea@pnb.org

Warmly,

Sarah Kolat

PNB School Parent

Institutional Giving Manager

I.D.E.A. Co-Lead

Performing Artists:

Git Hoan Dancers (Tsimshian performance group)

Red Eagle Soaring (Native youth storytelling and songs)

Sondra Segundo (Haida storytelling)

Artists’ Market Participants: