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Save the Date! Strike Up the Band Fundraiser & Performance

Save the date! 

We are absolutely thrilled to invite the Level IV, V, VI, Intermediate C and Advanced C students to perform in PNB School’s Inaugural Fundraiser Strike Up the Band on Saturday, April 25th at the Francia Russell Center. This exciting night will feature a silent auction, original choreography for the classes to the rousing and inspiring music of John Philip Sousa, light appetizers, fellowship, and fun!  

All rehearsals will take place during regularly scheduled class times except for the dress rehearsal on the day of the performance (see below). There is no student participation cost. Students may be asked to wear their PNB logo leotard for the performance. PNB will provide additional costuming at no cost. 

Tickets will be available soon (more info to come) at $25 each and will directly support the fundraiser. We are looking forward to celebrating Pacific Northwest Ballet School with all of you on Saturday, April 25th. 

Strike Up the Band Fundraiser & Performance Information: 

Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026 

Location: Francia Russell Center, Bellevue 

2:30-3:00 Warm Up, All Levels (IV, V, VI, Intermediate C, Advanced C) 

3:00-5:30 Rehearsal and Dinner Break (students should bring snacks and a light dinner) 

5:30 Doors open 

6:15 Performance 1 (All levels) 

7:00 Performance 2 (All levels) 

8:00 Event Ends 

PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT

Click on the agreement link below for your student to participate in our inaugural PNB School spring fundraiser, “Strike Up the Band” Please sign this agreement by no later than  Monday, January 5th at 12 pm.

Strike Up the Band Participation Agreement   

Please reach out with any questions you have, we are looking forward to this wonderful new event!

PNB School

Save the Date! Strike Up the Band Fundraiser & Performance2025-12-19T14:42:30-08:00

Reminder!! SEATTLE IV Class Canceled Today Due To Conferences

Hello Seattle Level IV students and families,

We wanted to reach out and remind you that Seattle Level IV Technique class and Pointe class are canceled today Wednesday December 17th due to conferences being held at this time.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school!

Thank you!

PNB School Staff

Reminder!! SEATTLE IV Class Canceled Today Due To Conferences2025-12-17T13:55:13-08:00

Winter Safety Reminder!

Good afternoon PNB School Families!

We wanted to send out a reminder to all of our students and families to please take time to exercise caution at drop-off and pick-up each day as we continue through the winter season. With days getting dark early in the afternoon, weather that can be unpredictable and difficult to see in, and lots of traffic at both school locations, we ask you to be mindful and practice safety at all times.

FRC/Bellevue Families

If you arrive more than 5 minutes prior to the end of your students’ class, please park your car in a PNB parking spot and walk to either the sidewalk/steps outside the front door or wait inside the lobby for your student to exit class. Younger students should always be walked to their vehicle, and at no time should students be running through the parking lot. Students should wait at the top of the stairs until their guardian arrives to ensure admin staff can supervise them. Please wait for the pick-up/drop-off line to finish moving, and for any oncoming traffic to move through the lot before crossing to a parked vehicle. Do not leave your parked car in the pick-up/drop-off line. Please contact the front desk if you notice you will be arriving late so that students can wait safely indoors until your arrival.

PC/Seattle Families

Please exercise safety precautions when navigating Mercer St. in front of the Phelps Center. If you are dropping your student off, please drop them off on the PNB side of Mercer St. to avoid using the crosswalk. If you need to use the crosswalk, please be very cautious and aware when crossing at the intersection of Mercer and 3rd Ave, especially in the dark. We encourage you to use the sky bridge that crosses above Mercer St. to avoid crossing such a high traffic area on foot. You can access the sky bridge from the ground floor of the Mercer St. Parking Garage/next to McCaw Hall.

All students leaving PNB School in the winter should always be wearing appropriate outdoor shoes and a raincoat or winter coat before exiting the building.

Thank you for your help! Our students’ safety is our top priority.

Best,
PNBS Staff

Winter Safety Reminder!2025-12-17T13:19:28-08:00

Leotard and Personal Hygiene reminder!

Hello Level III Families,

We are sending out a gentle reminder at the request of our teachers to make sure that students are coming to class with clean clothes and bodies to help reduce odor! We recommend washing your dancers’ leotards between classes whenever possible. A quick rinse with soap keeps leotards fresh, comfortable, and respectful to classmates and faculty.

Clean clothes = better focus, better dancing.

Additionally, in Level III most students have reached an age of development when they need to be wearing a deodorant when exercising. Please consider having your student use a deodorant during classes and rehearsals to keep their dance clothing and hard working bodies smelling fresh.

We also have a handful of spare clean Level III leotards at both schools to loan out for free that students may always use. If you have any old Level III leotards that no longer fit your dancer we would love to add to our stash, you can drop them off at the front desk! We are also always accepting tights to add to our collection!

Best,

PNB School

Leotard and Personal Hygiene reminder!2025-12-17T10:25:13-08:00

Reminder: Advanced C Wellness this Saturday!

This is a reminder that there is Mental Wellness Seminar for Advanced C with our consulting therapist Josh Spell scheduled this Saturday, December 20th from 10:00-11:00am in the JDBR. These seminars are mandatory, and are part of PNB’s commitment to promoting healthy emotional development for our students! Roll will be taken at each meeting for attendance. If you are unable to attend for any reason please contact us through the school inbox at pnbschool@pnb.org.

Because this is such a busy time of year and Advanced C is a smaller class, we would like you to RSVP to this seminar, just reply to this email letting us know if your dancer will be there or not!

We are planning to make some adjustments to the Wellness & Mentorship schedule for next semester, keep an eye out for a portal post with an updated schedule in the coming weeks!

Best,

PNB School

Reminder: Advanced C Wellness this Saturday!2025-12-16T11:56:19-08:00

Classes Still Happening Tonight & Inclement Weather Advisory

Hello PNB School families,

We are still holding classes at both of our locations this evening, Monday December 15th!

However, we are aware our region is experiencing catastrophic flooding and high winds which has resulted in evacuation orders and power outages throughout the greater Seattle and Bellevue areas that are expected to continue through the next few days. Students can always be excused from classes if inclement weather prevents them from being able to attend class safely. Nothing matters more to us than the safety and wellbeing of our students and families, and we understand each family’s situation is unique. Please let us know if your dancer will not be able to make it to class due to weather or safety concerns and our team will excuse the absence.

In general, we follow the Seattle Public Schools and Bellevue School District when evaluating whether or not to hold classes. We will communicate any cancellations via these portal posts as soon as possible.

Please reach out if you have any questions!

Best,

PNB School

Classes Still Happening Tonight & Inclement Weather Advisory2025-12-15T16:51:36-08:00

PC & FRC Level IV Fall Conference Reminder & Zoom Links

Hello Seattle & Bellevue Level IV families,

BELLEVUE conferences are today, Monday December 15th. With a second group on Thursday December 18th.

SEATTLE conferences are Wednesday December 17th.

Only BELLEVUE Level IV classes are cancelled on 12/15!

Only SEATTLE Level IV classes are cancelled on 12/17!

Those with conferences on December 18th, classes will still occur, so your student is still expected to go to class before and after their conference if it conflicts with their class time.

Below you will find the updated sign-up sheet for each location with conference zoom links and faculty attending:

SEATTLE Conference Schedule & ZOOM Links

BELLEVUE Conference Schedule & ZOOM Links

(Please note that there are simultaneous conference sessions occurring and make sure you are using the correct link!)

We look forward to seeing you at your conference. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email. 

Pacific Northwest Ballet School

Pnbschool@pnb.org

206-441-2435|Seattle

425.451.1241|Bellevue

PC & FRC Level IV Fall Conference Reminder & Zoom Links2025-12-13T15:57:26-08:00

REMINDER: Dress Code – Hair

Dear Creative Movement families,

As a reminder, all hair is required to be pulled back and fastened securely away from the face (no pony tails). Students/parents must be responsible for the necessary supplies to have hair done before class time*. Short hair should be fastened away from the face. Hair should not be a distraction in class. You can find Hair Tips & Supply List below.

We recommend this instruction video offering great “how to” tips for hair: https://youtu.be/zUC3WzQrT6s?si=sWlLsTu-p3lgVXcV

Remember, practice makes perfect!

REMINDER: Dress Code – Hair2025-12-13T11:54:33-08:00

Intermediate C Fall Conference Sign-Up!

Afternoon Intermediate C Families,

We are delighted to have you back this fall! Individual student/parent conferencing for Intermediate C students will be happening in January.

This year we are introducing a new conference format! Conferences will replace Intermediate C classes on your students respective conference date, and will take place over Zoom in 15 minute time blocks. This means that the day your students conferences are scheduled, their regular classes will be cancelled that day.

Conferences will take place on 

As always, the student conferences will include discussions about your progress and mastering technique and artistry. Prior to conferences, your teachers work collectively to communicate their individual observations and corrections for each student. Conferences provide a platform to discuss not only what you are working on in class in the way of technique, but also your plans for the future and how we can help guide you successfully into the next chapter in your life. Parents and students please come prepared with questions and let us know how we can help make this a successful year for you.   

Below click on embedded link and you will find the sign-up sheet for conferences:

Intermediate C Conference Sign-Up Sheet

A second reminder will go out the week of your student’s conference that will include the Zoom links and Faculty attending the conference.

We look forward to seeing you at your conference. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email. 

Pacific Northwest Ballet School

Pnbschool@pnb.org

206-441-2435|Seattle

Intermediate C Fall Conference Sign-Up!2025-12-10T14:42:50-08:00

BELLEVUE Level V Fall Conference Reminder & Zoom Links

Hello Bellevue Level V families,

Your student conferences are today, Monday December 8th.

A reminder that only Bellevue Level V classes are cancelled today!

Please note that there are simultaneous conference sessions occurring and make sure you are using the correct link!

Below you will find the updated sign-up sheet with conference zoom links and faculty attending:

BELLEVUE Conference Schedule & ZOOM Links

We look forward to seeing you at your conference. If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email. 

Pacific Northwest Ballet School

Pnbschool@pnb.org

206-441-2435|Seattle

425.451.1241|Bellevue

BELLEVUE Level V Fall Conference Reminder & Zoom Links2025-12-06T14:08:09-08:00
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