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Level VIII/IX 10/7 Conference Time Change

Good Evening Level VIII/IX Families,

Due to Faculty schedules the times for conferences being held on 10/7 have changed. Below are the updated times for each conference group:

Group 1 will now be from 2:30pm-5:00pm

Group 2 will now be from 4:00pm-6:30pm

Click Here to sign-up for a new time slot. The new times are highlighted in blue and to the left of the original times.

Please email the school if you are unable to make any of the new times work!

Pacific Northwest Ballet School

Pnbschool@pnb.org

206-441-2435|Seattle

Level VIII/IX 10/7 Conference Time Change2026-09-29T19:03:18-07:00

Action Required! Graduate Students & IX/PD Program Interest

Hello PNBS Level VIII and Advanced Men,

We are reaching out to inquire if you are interested in being considered for either our new Level IX program or the Professional Division program for the 2027-2028 School Year!

If you are not familiar with Level IX, the description below can help provide more information on this pilot program:

Similar to other high caliber ballet schools, PNBS is exploring the addition of a daytime training program for advanced students. For the 2026-2027 school year, a group of 7 dancers (3 pointes, and 4 flats) have been invited to participate in a pilot program. In this trial year, these dancers will attend a morning technique class and a conditioning, strength, or wellness session with the Professional Division I students. In the afternoon and on Saturday, the dancers will attend Level VIII classes, and they will rehearse and perform as Level VIII students in all PNBS productions. Level VIII will continue to be considered our graduating class per usual. Through this pilot program we hope to discover whether a daytime class offering will benefit our PNBS students and the dance community at large.

Please email the school at pnbschool@pnb.org by 9am on September 27th to let us know if you are interested in either program!

PD interest is for graduating students only, Level IX interest is open to all Level VIII and Advanced Men students.

Thank you!

PNB School Staff

Action Required! Graduate Students & IX/PD Program Interest2026-09-25T19:22:13-07:00

Sewing Day Volunteers Needed!

Hello Level VIII Students & Families,

We need volunteers to help with teaching our new Level IV’s how to sew their pointe shoes! Each year we invite some of our older dancers to help mentor and assist on Level IV sewing days. This year we have a lovely and large Level IV class in Seattle, and our teachers will be relying on your help! PNB School is always happy to verify volunteer hours for school service requirements.

We are looking for volunteers to help on:

Monday, October 5th 7:30-8:30 – 6 Volunteers

Thursday, October 8th 7:30-8:30 – 6 volunteers

Volunteer Form

Level VIII

Best,

PNBS

Sewing Day Volunteers Needed!2026-09-25T17:32:02-07:00

Sewing Day Volunteers Needed!

Hello Level VII Students & Families,

We need volunteers to help with teaching our new Level IV’s how to sew their pointe shoes! Each year we invite some of our older dancers to help mentor and assist on Level IV sewing days. This year we have a lovely and large Level IV class in Seattle, and our teachers will be relying on your help! PNB School is always happy to verify volunteer hours for school service requirements.

We are looking for volunteers to help on Wednesday, October 7th following the New Voices I class:

7:30pm-8:30pm – 9 volunteers needed

Volunteer Form

Best,

PNBS

Sewing Day Volunteers Needed!2026-09-25T17:31:29-07:00

Freed Fittings! Sign up now!

Hello Level V-IX dancers,

We have some spaces available for you in our upcoming Freed fittings on Tuesday, September 29th!

If needed, you dancer may be excused form part of class to attend the fitting.

SEATTLE: Sign up here!

BELLEVUE: Sign up here!

Fitting Details: Welcome Letter from Freed

  • 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!
  • 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

PRICE LIST

**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.

PNB School is grateful to take advantage of this very rare opportunity to be fit with expert guidance!

Freed Fittings! Sign up now!2026-09-23T11:38:03-07:00

Level VIII/IX Fall Conference Sign-Up

Afternoon Level VIII & IX families,

We are delighted to have you back this fall! Individual student/parent conferencing for our Level VIII & IX students are coming up.

Level VIII & IX conferences will take place on October 5th from 4-5:30pm and October 7th from 3:30-6pm. The only class that will be canceled between these 2 dates is Level VIII Technique on 10/7, all other classes will occur as regularly scheduled. Conferences will take place over Zoom in 15 minute time blocks.

Graduating students will not have separate conferences, they will be included in the conferences for the level they are currently in.

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.   

Click here to sign up for a conference time. A second reminder will go out the weekend before October 5th, that will include the Zoom links. Please sign-up by September 26th!

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

Level VIII/IX Fall Conference Sign-Up2026-09-22T14:08:40-07:00

Ticket Voucher Information

2026-27 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 VI-IX, Advanced Men, and IX Men will receive ticket vouchers valid for two tickets to the following Reps in PNB’s 2026-27 season:

Rep 1: SERENADE

Saturday, October 3rd, 7:30pm

SERENADE – PAGES – PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

Immerse yourself in a world of romance and beauty with this stunning triple bill. George Balanchine’s Serenade, his first work created in America, is an ethereal celebration of the ensemble of dancers, rather than the individual. Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is a vivid and nuanced celebration of art, and Pages, Jessica Lang’s newest work, promises to be nothing short of brilliant. Filled with lush music and inspirational performances, you won’t want to miss PNB’s 2026/27 season opener.

CONNECT WITH YOUR CLASS MENTORS! If your class mentors are performing in the October 3rd performance, we will coordinate a time right after the show to meet up with them. If your mentors are NOT performing on October 3rd, they may join you in the audience for the show. Look for more details a few days prior to the performance.

Rep 3: SWAN LAKE

February 6-7, 2027

Considered by many to be the greatest classical ballet of all time, Swan Lake is nothing short of mesmerizing. Kent Stowell’s interpretation, a PNB favorite since 1981, overflows with romance, sorcery, and heartbreak. Between Tchaikovsky’s universally beloved score, PNB’s uniquely spellbinding set and costume designs, and virtuoso performances from the entire PNB Company, this production will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Ticket vouchers will be distributed in class prior to each Rep. Voucher dates are 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 PNBS27 when calling the Box Office, or enter the code and select seat labeled “Family” when buying tickets online. Click here to buy your tickets: https://order.pnb.org/events?premove=Y&k=subscriber&promo=PNBS27

Ticket Voucher Information2026-09-18T12:25:23-07:00

Ticket Voucher Information!

2026-27 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-IX, Intermediate Boys, Advanced Men, and IX Men will receive ticket vouchers valid for two tickets to the following Reps in PNB’s 2026-27 season:

Rep 1: SERENADE

VOUCHER DATE: Saturday, October 3rd, 7:30pm

SERENADE – PAGES – PICTURES AT AN EXHIBITION

Immerse yourself in a world of romance and beauty with this stunning triple bill. George Balanchine’s Serenade, his first work created in America, is an ethereal celebration of the ensemble of dancers, rather than the individual. Alexei Ratmansky’s Pictures at an Exhibition is a vivid and nuanced celebration of art, and Pages, Jessica Lang’s newest work, promises to be nothing short of brilliant. Filled with lush music and inspirational performances, you won’t want to miss PNB’s 2026/27 season opener.

Rep 3: SWAN LAKE

February 6-7, 2027

Considered by many to be the greatest classical ballet of all time, Swan Lake is nothing short of mesmerizing. Kent Stowell’s interpretation, a PNB favorite since 1981, overflows with romance, sorcery, and heartbreak. Between Tchaikovsky’s universally beloved score, PNB’s uniquely spellbinding set and costume designs, and virtuoso performances from the entire PNB Company, this production will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.

Ticket vouchers will be distributed in class prior to each Rep. Voucher dates are determined by PNB.

Ticket Voucher Information!2026-09-18T11:47:01-07:00

ACTION REQUIRED! Level IV Freed Fitting sign-ups

Freed fitting sign-ups are here! Fittings are mandatory for first year Level IV students, and second year level IV’s are strongly encouraged to sign up

Sign-ups Here:

SEATTLE Level IV – Wednesday September 30th (fittings replace class this day)

BELLEVUE Level IV A – Thursday October 1st

BELLEVUE Level IV B – Friday October 2nd

Fitting Details: Welcome Letter from Freed

  • 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.

PRICE LIST

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!

ACTION REQUIRED! Level IV Freed Fitting sign-ups2026-09-17T12:52:18-07:00

2026/2027 PNB Student Buttons!

Hello PNB School Families and Students!

Starting this week, all students in Creative Movement through Level IX at both Seattle and Bellevue will receive an official PNB Student Button for the 2026-2027 season! We ask that your student please pin this button on a dance bag that they consistently bring with them to the studios. If you student does not use a dance bag, we strongly encourage they start to bring one with them. It must always be attached to their dance bag and visible as a form of identification for the security guard, external door camera or front desk to see.

If you ever lose your button, please check in the with the front desk to see if it was returned because all student buttons will have individual names on the back. If your button is lost, it will be $5 for a replacement.

As always, PNB will continue to prioritize safety and security throughout the 26-27 season and will continue to communicate with students and families. We appreciate your continued understanding and support. 

Best,

Safety & Security Team

PNB School Staff

2026/2027 PNB Student Buttons!2026-09-16T15:04:00-07:00
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