Important Safety Update for PNBS Families and Staff
REMINDER!! Open House This Saturday September 6th!!
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
Level VIII Pointe Shoe Sewing Assistants!
Hello Level VIII students,
Our Level IV students will be getting their first pair of point shoes here very soon and will be having a sewing seminar to learn how to properly sew their pointe shoes! We are in need of some Level VIII assistants to help during this sewing seminar. Please fill out the google form below if you are interested and available to help assist during this time. We appreciate you sharing your pointe shoe sewing knowledge with the younger students!
Thank you!
Pointe Shoe Sewing Days Assistant Sign-Up!
Level VIII Pointe & Pas Groups
Hello Level VIII students,
Below please find your group number which will indicate which dates you will have Pointe class and which dates you will have Pas class! These will be posted on the board in the student lounge as well.
If your group ever goes twice in a row please alert the school office. In the event of an
unplanned school closure or cancellation of class we will edit the dates.
Thank you!
PNB School Staff
Level VII Pointe & Pas Groups
Hello Level VII students,
Below please find your group number which will indicate which dates you will have Pointe class and which dates you will have Pas class! These will be posted on the board in the student lounge as well.
If your group ever goes twice in a row please alert the school office. In the event of an
unplanned school closure or cancellation of class we will edit the dates.
Thank you!
PNB School Staff
STILL NEEDED!! Dance For All Class Assistants!
Dear Level III Families,
We are still in need of assistants! 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
Freed Fitting Sign-Up!! : Level V-VIII
We are pleased to announce fitters from Freed of London will offer in-person pointe shoe fittings for students in Levels V-VIII on the following dates:
Sing-up Here:
SEATTLE Level V-VIII: Tuesday, September 16th 4:00-7:00pm
BELLEVUE Level V-VI: Wednesday, September 17th 6:00-7:00pm
We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity if possible. Please note, space is limited and we ask that you sign-up for the location you are registered for.
Fitting Details:
- Please arrive on time with clean feet and trimmed toenails.
- Dancer should arrive wearing clean convertible tights. Please no full-footed tights.
- Students must wear tights for the fittings!
- All shoes must meet PNB School faculty approval before sewing!
- Please bring current pointe shoes and applicable inserts/padding
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
- Completed Order Form: each dancer attending a fitting MUST bring a COMPLETED Order Form, including valid/accurate email address, credit card number and expiration date, as well as current shipping address to the fitting. Dancers will not be able to have their scheduled fitting without this form. Please print and fill out the attached form. There will be extras at the fittings if you do forget to bring yours along.
- Toe Pads and any additional padding, spacers. These will be available for purchase as well.
- Current pointe shoes
**PLEASE NOTE: The fitters may be taking photographs and video for use on our social media platforms. If you do not wish to be photographed or videoed, please let your fitter know prior to your fitting.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school with any questions!
Freed Fitting Sign- Up!! : Level IV
Freed fitting sign-ups are here! These fittings will happen in place of your scheduled class for each day. Please utilize the links below to register for a specific 20min time slot for your fitting.
*Second year level IV’s are required to participate in this opportunity
Sing-up Here:
SEATTLE Level IV – Mondsay, September 15th 4:00-7:00pm
BELLEVUE Level IV A– Wednesday, September 17th 4:00-6:00pm
BELLEVUE Level IV B– Thursday, September 18th 4:00-7:00pm
Fitting Details:
- Please arrive on time with clean feet and trimmed toenails.
- Dancer should arrive wearing clean convertible tights. Please no full-footed tights.
- Students must wear tights for the fittings!
- All shoes must meet PNB School faculty approval before sewing!
- *Second year level IV’s: please bring current pointe shoes and applicable inserts/padding
WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING:
- Completed Order Form: each dancer attending a fitting MUST bring a COMPLETED Order Form, including valid/accurate email address, credit card number and expiration date, as well as current shipping address to the fitting. Dancers will not be able to have their scheduled fitting without this form. Please print and fill out the attached form. There will be extras at the fittings if you do forget to bring yours along.
- Toe Pads and any additional padding, spacers. These will be available for purchase as well.
- Current pointe shoes (if you are a second year Level IV)
**PLEASE NOTE: The fitters may be taking photographs and video for use on our social media platforms. If you do not wish to be photographed or videoed, please let your fitter know prior to your fitting.
Pointe shoe fitters from Freed of London’s New York office will be at the Francia Russell Center and the Phelps Center to fit pointe shoes for all Level IV students. Most students will be fit in the Freed “Studio” shoe. See below for a price list. The School is grateful to take advantage of this very rare opportunity to be fit with expert guidance.
Level IV Sewing Seminars
The first pointe class after Freed fittings will be an official sewing day for students. A list of required materials will be provided at your fitting.
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!
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school with any questions!
Audition/Performance Opportunity!!
Hello PNBS students and families!
We’re excited to share some fun news—our very own faculty teacher, Dina McDermott, who is not only an amazing ballet teacher but also a talented author with several published books, is now seeing one of her works brought to life on stage! One of her books is being adapted into a play, and we wanted to share this audition/performance opportunity with you!
This is a unique audition and performance opportunity for anyone interested in theatre, storytelling, or simply trying something new. Whether you’re an experienced performer or just curious to get involved, we encourage you to check out the details below!
Thank you!
PNB School Staff
REMINDER! Volunteers Needed for Open House!
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
