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Reminder: 2025 Class Photos Are Ready! Don’t miss the early bird special!

Hello PNB Families,

Time is running out! Don’t miss the early bird sale that is happening through March 28th!

Below you will find the links and passwords to access the class photos that were taken in February. We ask that you respect the photographer’s work and please do not screenshot the images.

Please call or email the school if you have any questions.

Click here for EASTSIDE CLASS pictures. Password: bepscbal25!!

Click here for SEATTLE CLASS pictures. Password: sebalpan25??

We are unable to schedule any make-up pictures.

Thank you!

PNB School Staff

Reminder: 2025 Class Photos Are Ready! Don’t miss the early bird special!2025-03-21T11:56:24-07:00

Pointe Shoes for Summer Intensives- Order Now!

Hello PNB School Families!!

Here is a message from On Pointe Dancewear:

On Pointe Dancewear  
Yes, it’s that time already! 

If you or your dancer will be participating in a ballet summer intensive this year and will need multiple pairs of pointe shoes, now is the time to communicate with us. The bulk of our summer pointe shoe orders are submitted to our vendors by mid-April since some brands/models/sizes can take up to 2-3 months to come in. 
 Please complete the Google form to get on our order list by the end of this month. Don’t worry about knowing exactly what you need – we just need a general idea to avoid a last-minute pointe shoe crisis. No one wants to settle for a less-than-ideal back-up style that they’re not used to wearing! 

How many shoes will you need? If this is your first time, summer intensive is a different ballgame. In general, you will need one pair per week.* This may seem like a lot, but remember, you will be wearing your pointe shoes for longer periods of time and you will need to rotate through multiple pairs so that each can have ample drying time between uses – ideally 24-38 hours of drying time. The last thing you need is to run out of shoes with two weeks left in your program and faced with dancing in pain on dead, mushy pointe shoes. 

 Be smart, plan ahead, and you won’t have to stress come June.  

* This is a general suggestion. If you’re wearing Freeds, order an extra pair. If you wear Gaynors, you probably only need 1-2 pairs. If you’re unsure how many to order, ask us! We’ve done this several times 😉   
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Why so early? There are two main reasons: 

1. Not only are all pointe shoes made by hand, it takes up to 25 people to make a single pair (that is no exaggeration!). This means it takes more time to produce than one would think. Part of that extra time is when the shoes are “cured” in an oven with drying time ranging from overnight (think Freed) to up to 3 weeks (think Suffolk). Additionally, most manufacturers do not keep a lot of pointe shoe sizes in stock. Since pointe shoes expire, they keep their stock thin and produce based on demand. 
2. Everything comes from overseas (mostly Thailand, Russia, Europe, or the Dominican Republic) and sometimes they come by plane or sometimes by boat. These same companies most likely need to fill a shipping container or a certain number of pallets with hundreds or thousands of pairs of pointe shoes before they can ship out. This makes planning tricky and not a quick process.Also, in case you’re wondering, there are ZERO pointe shoe factories in the U.S!  
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Bulk Discount Program: 

We offer a final sale bulk discount of 15% for 3+ pairs of pointe shoes. This means, no refunds or exchanges – no exceptions. If you are concerned about your young dancer growing before summer, then we recommend just buying shoes one at a time so that you can always exchange for a different size before you leave. The reason we do this is because growing dancers require additional pointe shoe fitting appointments which add additional costs to our business. The discount program is intended for dancers who are confident in their make/model of shoe and just need to try them on without an appointment to check for possible defects

 Business WebsiteInstagram AccountFacebook PageOn Pointe Dancewear
12001 NE 12th Street #85, Bellevue, WA, 98005-2024
Pointe Shoes for Summer Intensives- Order Now!2025-03-21T10:43:19-07:00

UPDATE #2! RESCHEDULED Observation Day Pre Intermediate C

Hello Pre-Intermediate C Families,

We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience, but due to teacher availability, we must reschedule the upcoming Observation Day once again. We understand that this may cause disruptions to your plans. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

Please know this will be the final reschedule, and we are locking in the new date for the Observation Day. Please find the new date in yellow below.

Thank you for your patience. We look forward to seeing you on the newly scheduled date!

UPDATED 3/19/25
  • Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class.
  • No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class.
  • Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as class is over.

Best regards,
Mandy Dray
School Supervisor
PNB School

UPDATE #2! RESCHEDULED Observation Day Pre Intermediate C2025-03-19T13:18:49-07:00

Class Schedule Updates 3/17-3/22

Hello Level VII, VIII and Advanced C students and families!

Due to Beauty and the Beast rehearsals and Discover Dance, there will be a slight update to classes this week! Please take a look below at the updated schedule:

Tuesday March 18th:

  • VII A & B and Adv C Technique class will be combined 6:00-7:30pm
  • VII A & B Pointe will be combined 7:30-8:30pm
  • If you are volunteering for Discover Dance, you are excused from class this evening

Wednesday March 19th:

  • VII Warm up class 12:00-1:30
  • VIII and Adv C Warm up class 12:00-1:30
  • Regular VII, VIII and Adv C classes are canceled in the evening
  • If you are not in Beauty and the Beast, we invite you to take Lv VI Tech & Pointe 6:00-8:30pm

Thursday March 20th:

  • VII Warm up class 1:30-3:00pm
  • VIII and Adv C Warm up class 1:30-3:00pm
  • Regular VII, VIII and Adv C classes are canceled in the evening
  • If you are not in Beauty and the Beast, we invite you to take Lv VI Tech & Pointe 6:00-8:30pm

Friday March 21st:

  • VII Warm up class 1:30-3:00pm
  • VIII and Adv C Warm up class 1:30-3:00pm
  • Regular VII, VIII and Adv C classes are canceled in the evening
  • If you are not in Beauty and the Beast, we invite you to take Lv VI Tech 4:30-6:00pm

Saturday March 22nd:

  • VII A & B Tech will be combined 1:00-2:30pm

Please call or email the school with any questions you have!

Thank you!

PNB School Staff

Class Schedule Updates 3/17-3/222025-03-18T13:51:45-07:00

UPDATE!! RESCHEDULED Observation Day Pre Intermediate C

Hello Pre-Intermediate C Families,

Below is your rescheduled Observation Day! Again we apologize for the last minute cancellation yesterday and appreciate your patience.

Please find your student’s UPDATED designated observation class day and time in yellow and review the observation day protocols below.

  • Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class.
  • No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class.
  • Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as class is over.

We look forward to seeing you!

Best regards,
Mandy Dray
School Supervisor
PNB School

UPDATE!! RESCHEDULED Observation Day Pre Intermediate C2025-03-18T11:22:26-07:00

UPDATED: Bellevue Creative Movement XII Observation Day!!

Hello Bellevue Creative Movement XII Families,

Due to teacher availability, we have had to make an update to your students Observation Day.

Please find your student’s UPDATED designated observation class day and time in yellow and review the observation day protocols below.

  • Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class.
  • No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class.
  • Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as class is over.

We look forward to seeing you!

Best regards,
Mandy Dray
School Supervisor
PNB School

UPDATED: Bellevue Creative Movement XII Observation Day!!2025-03-17T16:44:51-07:00

IMPORTANT!! Pre-Intermediate C Observation Day Monday 3/17 Canceled

Good afternoon Pre- Intermediate C Families,

Unfortunately, due to your teacher being sick, we are having to cancel Observation Day for this evenings class. You will still have class today. We sincerely apologize for the last minute cancellation. Your Observation Day will be rescheduled to another date so please keep an eye on your email for that new date!

We again apologize for the sudden change in schedule!

Best,

PNB School Staff

IMPORTANT!! Pre-Intermediate C Observation Day Monday 3/17 Canceled2025-03-17T16:11:30-07:00

UPDATED!! SEATTLE Pre Ballet III Winter Observation Day

Hello Seattle Pre Ballet III Families,

We apologize again for having to cancel your observation day this past Saturday due to teacher illness! Your observation day has been rescheduled. Please find the new date below highlighted in yellow and review the observation day protocols below.

  • Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class.
  • No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class.
  • Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as class is over.

We look forward to seeing you!

Best regards,
Mandy Dray
School Supervisor
PNB School

UPDATED!! SEATTLE Pre Ballet III Winter Observation Day2025-03-17T12:55:29-07:00

UPDATED!! LV IV A Bellevue Winter Observation Day

Hello Level IV A Bellevue Families,

Due to Beauty and the Beast rehearsals, we have made an update to your observation day!

Please find your student’s UPDATED designated observation class day and time and review the observation day protocols below.

  • Only two guests per student will be permitted to observe the class.
  • No children under the age of 5 are permitted to observe the class.
  • Guests will be escorted into the building as a group at the start of class and will be asked to exit the building as soon as class is over.

We look forward to seeing you!

Best regards,
Mandy Dray
School Supervisor
PNB School

UPDATED!! LV IV A Bellevue Winter Observation Day2025-03-17T12:18:53-07:00

2025 Class Photos Are Ready!

Hello PNB Families,

Below you will find the links and passwords to access the class photos that were taken in February. We ask that you respect the photographer’s work and please do not screenshot the images. There is an early bird sale happening through March 28th!

Please call or email the school if you have any questions.

Click here for EASTSIDE CLASS pictures. Password: bepscbal25!!

Click here for SEATTLE CLASS pictures. Password: sebalpan25??

We are unable to schedule any make-up pictures.

Thank you!

PNB School Staff

2025 Class Photos Are Ready!2025-03-13T10:48:52-07:00
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