Hello PNBS level VII and Advanced C students & families,
Please see the information below about volunteering for Discover Dance on Thursday November 13th! You can use the QR code on the announcement below or you can click on the link here to sign up: Discover Dance Volunteer Sign Up
To PNB School Families,
We’re pleased to share some good news: We’ve received confirmation from the Washington Department of Revenue (via ArtsWA) that dance classes are not classified as “live presentations.” As a result, PNB classes are not subject to sales or B&O taxes.
We sincerely apologize for any confusion and greatly appreciate your continued flexibility and understanding!
Kristen Carder
School Registrar
Hello PNB School Families!
It’s that time of the year to shake up the student dress code a little at PNB School! All PNB School Students may wear a costume (if they choose) to their classes on Friday, October 31st (reminder, there is an adjusted schedule that day. See a previous post)! In order to include everyone in this fun dress-up opportunity we will also allow students who do not have classes on Fridays to dress up on their last scheduled class day between Saturday, October 25th and Thursday, October 30th(Ex: I’m a level IIA student with classes on Tuesday the the 28th and Thursday the 30th; the 30th would be my dress up day).
Costumes should not restrict movement or cause great distraction in class. Please try to refrain from wearing costumes with glitter that sheds. Students may be asked to remove costumes or costume pieces at the discretion of the Faculty.
Please contact the school if you have any questions!
Hello Adv C students and families,
We wanted to reach out and remind you that Technique class 5:45-7:15pm is canceled tomorrow Tuesday October 21st due to conferences being held at this time. Modern class will still be held 7:15-8:30pm. We realize the modified class schedule and conference schedule may make it difficult to attend the modern class, therefore Modern class will be optional for Adv C students tomorrow.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school!
Thank you!
PNB School Staff
This is to let you know that Lobby Snowflake Sign-up begins November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm!
PNB School students in Levels VI, VII, and VIII are invited to join us as Snowflakes in the McCaw Hall lobby and warmly welcome audiences at select Nutcracker performances. Volunteers will receive one complimentary ticket to watch The Nutcracker after their shift.
Volunteer slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and ONE SLOT IS ALLOWED PER STUDENT. Please do not sign up if you have a PNB School or academic class that conflicts with your shift, or if you are performing in The Nutcracker or volunteering backstage.
Check the parent portal on November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm to sign-up for a shift!
Thank you!
Hellow PNBS Students & Families,
We would like to inform you that there will be an adjustment to the class schedule this year on Friday October 31st (Halloween).
The schedule will be as follows:
SEATTLE classes still being held FRIDAY OCTOBER 31st:
(All other classes are canceled)
BELLEVUE still being held FRIDAY OCTOBER 31st:
(All other classes are canceled)
If you have any questions, please contact the school.
Thank you!
PNB School Staff
Hello PNB School Families,
We wanted to inform you that this coming weekend on Saturday Oct. 18th, there is a planned peaceful protest that will be happening in the Seattle Center/ around the Seattle area. Please plan for a large crowd here in the Seattle Center. You may want to plan ahead for potential parking issues and traffic disruptions when bringing your student for class. As always, please practice good situational awareness when you are out and about in the Seattle Center campus this Saturday.
Please reach out to the school if you have any questions.
Thank you!
PNB School Staff
Dear Graduating Level VIII and Adv C Students & Families,
Congratulations on reaching your final year of training at PNBS! We are so proud of each and every one of you.
As many of you prepare your college submissions, some may need to include a video of a variation or choreography. Here is the process for filming your video:
1. To reserve a studio for filming, please contact the school office. Studio rental is $20 per 30minutes. Studios can be rented for up to 90minutes.
2. We encourage you to work in pairs to support each other during the filming process.
Once your video is complete, you can send it to Marisa Albee at malbee@pnb.org for feedback. Upon request, Ms. Albee will send the video to Ms. Hanson for additional feedback. Please note that the school will not have faculty present during filming, as we believe you are all capable of self-correction at this level, especially when working together.
Best of luck, and again, congratulations!
Sincerely,
PNBS
Good Evening PNB Families!
As auditions near, we want to remind our families that you can rent a studio from either location to record a video or take pictures for an upcoming audition. Attached in this post is our Student Rental Request Form. This form will need to be filled out in advance and emailed to the school for approval. Due to the number of students this year, we cannot accommodate walk in requests. Students are allowed one parent to come in for the rental. Please provide two dates on the form with the times available for your student to come in.
If you need a faculty member for your rental, please note this on the email when you send in the request. Not all rentals can guarantee a faculty member to be present. If you need a faculty member, this will be a $50 per hour charge not included in the base rental price. If you are renting with others, all students must fill out the rental form first and email the school for approval. Only 1 student will have to pay for the rental. There is a max of 2 students per rental. Rentals start at $40 an hour with a 90-minute max per session. Photographs start at $20 for 30 minutes. We will be unavailable to accept student rentals over the winter break.
Here is the link to the form: Student Rental Request Form 2025-26
Please email the school if you have any questions.
Thanks!
PNB Staff
Don’t forget, The Nutcracker Audition is this Sunday 9/28!!
Dear PNB Families,
As fall weather settles in and our studios fill with excited students, teachers, and the familiar music of ballet classes, our attention turns to PNB’s annual production of George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker. The audition is right around the corner, so we wanted to reach out to our PNBS families with helpful information about casting, rehearsals, performances, roles, and the audition process.
We intend to use as many students as possible this year. We will continue to utilize “swing” roles and will communicate those in the initial casting process. Students considered for Party Kids and Polichinelles may be cast in a role that doesn’t match their gender identity (e.g., girls may be cast as Party Boys or Polichinelle Boys). This is consistent with past practices for PNB’s Nutcracker, and standard for Nutcracker productions all over the country. All students, including those cast in swing roles, will have performance dates. Casting decisions are based on height, performing ability, musicality, technique, presence, and behavior.
Students must be no taller than 5’2” at the audition time. Students injured on the audition date are not eligible to audition for The Nutcracker. All casting decisions are made by the Artistic Staff. While we encourage all eligible students to audition, we do not have roles for every student who auditions. Please discuss the possibility of disappointment with your child before the audition.
While participation in The Nutcracker is a rewarding experience for a young dancer, it does require a considerable commitment of time and energy from the entire family at a busy time of year. Please consider the following before your child auditions for The Nutcracker.
Parents’ participation is essential to the success of The Nutcracker. All parent volunteers must complete a background check to be eligible for a volunteer position. Assignments will be made by Student Cast and Parent Volunteer Coordinator Lauren Kirchner.
In the event of a widespread health concern during rehearsals or performances, PNB reserves the right to implement safety protocols such as masking and/or testing. Masking is always an option for those who choose it. Please click here for detailed information on auditions and a general schedule, including rehearsals and performance dates and important meetings. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, September 28.
Sincerely,
Peter Boal & Artistic Staff
Artistic Director