Mandy Dray

Dance For All Class Assistants Needed!!

Dear Level III Families,

We hope you are enjoying our glorious PNW summer! Dance for All invites your Level III student to become a class assistant for Dance for All. This season, Dance for All offers two levels of inclusive creative dance classes for students of all abilities, ages 6–11, centered in supporting diverse physical, learning, sensory, and developmental needs.

Fall Session Details

Location: Francia Russell Center

Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 am

Dates: October 4–December 13 (no class 11/29)

Orientation: Saturday, 9/27, 9:00–9:45 am

Spring Session Details

Location: Francia Russell Center

Saturdays, 9:00–10:00 am

Dates: January 10–April 11 (no class 2/21)

Class assistants take on the role of peer dancer—fully participating in class, supporting fellow dancers, and helping foster leadership, empathy, friendship, and appreciation of differences. We ask a commitment of 6 classes over the course of Fall and Spring Sessions.

Dance for All classes celebrate joyful movement, live music, imagination, teamwork, friendship, and community. You can view these short video compilations from our 2024–25 classes: Video 1 | Video 2, and watch Seattle Channel’s Dance for All story to learn more about the program’s impact.

To apply to become a class assistant, please email DanceforAll@pnb.org. You can also stop by the Dance for All table at PNBS’ Open House on September 6 to learn more—we’d love to see you there!

Warmly,

Naomi Glass

Director of Access Programs

Faculty

Pacific Northwest Ballet School

nglass@pnb.org

Dance For All Class Assistants Needed!!Mandy Dray2025-08-19T11:13:40-07:00

PNBS Open House Volunteers Needed!!

Hello PNBS families and students!

We hope you have saved the date for our Open House on Saturday, September 6th!

If you are available, we would love to have you join us as a volunteer at Open House! If your student is in level VI, VII, VIII or Adv C, we also need some student volunteers and would love to have them!

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

PNBS Open House Volunteer Sign Up Link

We look forward to seeing everyone at Open House!

PNB School PGA

PNBS Open House Volunteers Needed!!Mandy Dray2025-08-14T12:15:36-07:00

2025-26 Ticket Voucher Information!

SAVE THE DATES!

We encourage all students to attend PNB Company performances. The live theater experience provides an essential and enriching component to the education of our students. Students in Levels IV-VIII and Advanced C will receive ticket vouchers valid for two tickets to the following Reps in PNB’s 2025-26 season:

Rep 1: Jewels

September 26-October 5, 2025

EMERALDS – RUBIES – DIAMONDS

Experience the dazzling return of George Balanchine’s Jewels. This trio of ballets features glittering scenic and costume design by Jérôme Kaplan and a perfect assortment of quintessential Balanchine choreography. Emeralds evokes French elegance, Rubies brings the glamor and jazz of America, and Diamonds recalls the grandeur of Balanchine’s native St. Petersburg.

Rep 4: FIREBIRD

March 13-22, 2026

RED ANGELS – LITTLE MORTAL JUMP – FIREBIRD

Firebird is back after a 20-year hiatus! Ming Cho Lee’s breathtaking sets, the epic Stravinsky score, and choreography from PNB Founding Artistic Director Kent Stowell work in harmony in this theatrical one-act ballet. Balanced perfectly by Alejandro Cerrudo’s most playful work, Little mortal jump, and the rock ‘n roll drama of Ulysses Dove’s Red Angels, this fiery production will keep you on your toes from start to finish.

Ticket vouchers will be distributed in class a few weeks prior to each Rep. Students will be able to choose from a selection of performance dates and times determined by PNB.

Did you know: All PNB School students and their families receive a student rate of up to 30% off tickets to performances! Mention promo code 26PNBS when calling the Box Office, or enter the code and select seat labeled “Family” when buying tickets online. Click here to buy your tickets!

2025-26 Ticket Voucher Information!Mandy Dray2025-08-18T14:46:22-07:00

You are invited to PNB School’s Fall Open House!

Whether you are a prospective, new, or returning student, we hope you can join us for this fun and informative event to kick off the new school year!

When: Saturday, September 6th 1:00-4:00pm

Where: The Francia Russell Center
1611 136th Pl NE
Bellevue, WA 98005

Join us for:

On Pointe Dancewear (they will have all level of PNB leotards)
Meet & Greet with teachers
Mini Creative Movement classes
“How to” Bun making tables
Nutcracker ticket raffle
Leotard Swap, hosted by the PNB School Parent/Guardian Association
PNBS merch for sale
Refreshments

We hope to see everyone there!

PNB School Staff

You are invited to PNB School’s Fall Open House!Mandy Dray2025-08-14T11:20:06-07:00

Level IV Beginning Pointe Information & Save the Date!

We are pleased to welcome pointe shoe fitters from Freed of London’s New York office to the Francia Russell Center and the Phelps Center to fit pointe shoes for all Level IV students. The school is thrilled to take advantage of this very rare opportunity to be fit with expert guidance.

Level IV Pointe Shoe Fittings Date

Monday, September 15 Phelps Center Level IV
Wednesday, September 17 Francia Russell Center Level IV A
Thursday, September 18 Francia Russell Center Level IV B

Additional information along with a sign-up form to reserve fitting time will be sent to students in late-August. Fitting times for the above dates are currently TBD.

Please click the link below to fill out the Shoe Information form by August 22nd. Freed will need this information to gather shoe sizes so that they may accommodate everyone.

Level IV Shoe Information Form 2025-26 (please complete by August 22nd)

Most students will be fit in the Freed “Studio” shoe. Payment may be made with cash, check, VISA or Mastercard at the time of your fitting. Freed is pleased to offer free nylon ribbon and elastic with your purchase. Click here for a current Price List

NOTE: All shoes must meet PNB School faculty approval before sewing!

Level IV Sewing Seminars

The first pointe class after Freed fittings will be an official sewing day for students. Click here for a list of required materials for sewing day: Pointe Shoe Sewing Supplies

Do not sew your shoes until the scheduled sewing day! faculty must approve your shoes before sewing, and pointe shoes are to be worn only in class!

Level IV Beginning Pointe Information & Save the Date!Mandy Dray2025-08-12T16:58:21-07:00

Headshot Submission!!

Hello Level VII, VIII & Adv C students and families,

We hope you have had an awesome summer break! As we prepare for the 25-26 season, we are reaching out to request that you submit a headshot to us. This will not be used for any promotional purposes. It will only be used internally here at the school so we all can become more familiar with students! Please send this to us by Saturday August 30th!

Please submit your headshot to Pnbschool@pnb.org and include:

Your full name

Your level

Your headshot

*Your headshot does not need to be a professionally taken photo.

Please let us know if you have any questions!

Thank you!

PNBS Staff

Headshot Submission!!Mandy Dray2025-08-12T12:10:51-07:00

Jazz Class Level II!

Hello Level II students and families!

Jazz offers numerous benefits for young dancers, including improved coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and stamina. Additionally, jazz fosters creativity, self-expression, and confidence! Jazz is an excellent way to enhance one’s ability to move freely, learn choreography swiftly, and adapt to various movement styles. Moreover, studying jazz can significantly improve students’ ballet capability, all while having fun in the process.

We strongly encourage you consider signing up for Jazz class this coming school season! Take a moment to watch the video below to see and understand more about what Jazz class has to offer. You will also find the registration links below!

We hope to see you in Jazz class!

Click here to watch this video! PNBS Jazz Introduction Video (password: jazz)

Registration Links:

Please Note: You do not have to pay in full today. You can select your preferred payment plan upfront.
Once you’re in the cart, simply click the “Select Payment Plan” button. There, you’ll choose whether you’d like to pay now or add this tuition to your existing ballet tuition payments.

Seattle

Bellevue

Jazz Class Level II!Mandy Dray2025-08-08T15:07:24-07:00

Jazz Class Level I !!

Hello Level I students and families!

Jazz offers numerous benefits for young dancers, including improved coordination, rhythm, flexibility, strength, and stamina. Additionally, jazz fosters creativity, self-expression, and confidence! Jazz is an excellent way to enhance one’s ability to move freely, learn choreography swiftly, and adapt to various movement styles. Moreover, studying jazz can significantly improve students’ ballet capability, all while having fun in the process.

We strongly encourage you consider signing up for Jazz class this coming school season! Take a moment to watch the video below to see and understand more about what Jazz class has to offer. You will also find the registration links below!

We hope to see you in Jazz class!

Click here to watch this video! PNBS Jazz Introduction Video (password: jazz)

Registration Links:

Please Note: You do not have to pay in full today. You can select your preferred payment plan upfront.
Once you’re in the cart, simply click the “Select Payment Plan” button. There, you’ll choose whether you’d like to pay now or add this tuition to your existing ballet tuition payments.

Seattle

Bellevue

Jazz Class Level I !!Mandy Dray2025-08-08T15:07:02-07:00

Update!! Pre-Fall Training Week

Hello PNBS Level VI-VIII students!

Because we have had several inquiries about partial attendance for Pre – Fall Training Week, we have made an update to the class schedule as well as registration! You are now able to sign up for the full week or partial attendance with the option to pay per day. Please read the flyer below, as well as you will find the link to the updated class schedule for Pre-Fall Training Week and the updated registration links! If you have already register, no action is required.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school office if you have questions!

Thank you!

PNB School Staff

Schedule: Click here

Register:

Full week participation : Click here

Partial week participation : Click here