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Phelps Center Safety Advisory: Shelter Activation 1/22-1/28

Hello PNBS Families,

We are reaching out to let you know that with the cold weather we are experiencing in Seattle it is highly likely that the warming shelter within Exhibition Hall (the space directly beneath the Phelps Center) will be activated starting tomorrow night, Thursday the 22nd, through the morning of Wednesday January 28th.

The Salvation Army will operate the building, which is being opened as an emergency severe weather shelter at the request of the King County Regional Homelessness Authority (KCRHA) in partnership with the City of Seattle.

From dusk onwards Salvation Army staff will be present to ensure the Phelps Center and all of our students are undisturbed. We are coordinating with our own security team and Seattle Center Security to ensure we are able to operate with no interruptions.

That being said, we ask that students and families exercise extra vigilance during this time, particularly in the early mornings and evenings. Students being picked up must remain in the building until they see their parent arrive. Students who drive themselves to class should make sure they are always with a buddy as they leave the campus at night.

We strongly recommend saving the Seattle Center Emergency Services Unit (ESU) phone number to call in case you run into any issues, if you see something suspicious while on the grounds or in Seattle Center facilities, please report it immediately to ESU at 206-684-7272 or Call 911.

Please also let PNBS staff know immediately if you see or experience something unsafe on the way in and out of the Phelps Center. Email documentation is also helpful in our communication with Seattle Center. PNB Front Desk: 206-441-9411; PNB School Office: 206-441-2435

Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Thank you,

Pacific Northwest Ballet School

Phelps Center Safety Advisory: Shelter Activation 1/22-1/282026-01-21T18:19:11-08:00

New Voices I Showing 1/21

Good Morning Level VI, VIII, and Adv. C students!

As you are aware there is a showing for New Voices I tonight in Studio C from 6:30pm-7:30pm. Ms. Stone has invited Levels VI, VIII, and Adv. C classes to watch, however this does not mean that classes for these levels are canceled.

All Level VI, VIII, and Adv. C classes will still be happening as scheduled. It is up to the teacher’s if they will be bringing their students to view the showing during class time.

Best,

PNB School Staff

New Voices I Showing 1/212026-01-21T09:45:10-08:00

Mentorship & Wellness Schedules Have Been Updated!

Hello Upper Division Families,

Thank you for your patience as we were working on updates for the Mentorship & Wellness schedule. The links to the portal post with the full schedules have been provided below. As always the schedules are subject to change.

Level VI PC & FRC Full Schedule Post

Level VII Full Schedule Post

Level VIII Full Schedule Post

Advanced Full Schedule Post

You may contact us at pnbschool@pnb.org if you have any questions.

Thank you!

Samuel Maifeld
Wellness & Mentorship Coordinator

Mentorship & Wellness Schedules Have Been Updated!2026-01-17T17:32:13-08:00

MLK Day School Closure Reminder!

Hello PNB School Families, 

There will be no PNB School classes on Monday, January 19th in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. 

We wish you all a safe and healthy holiday! 

Best,

PNB School Staff

MLK Day School Closure Reminder!2026-01-17T09:46:43-08:00

Intermediate C Class Canceled 1/15 for Conferences!

Hello Intermediate C families,

Your student conferences are today, January 15th.

As a reminder Intermediate C classes are cancelled today! Conferences will replace your students regularly scheduled class.

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

Intermediate C 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

Intermediate C Class Canceled 1/15 for Conferences!2026-01-15T13:44:33-08:00

ACTION REQUIRED: 2026 Petite Finale Performance!

IMPORTANT: Please click on the participation agreement link at the bottom of this letter. Completion of the form is required for all Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet students in order to confirm if your student is OR is not performing in the Petite Finale.

Dear Creative Movement, CD Boys, and Pre-Ballet Families:

You are cordially invited to Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s Petite Finale, a very special performance of our Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet students. This studio performance offers our youngest students the opportunity to show you the progress they have made this year. Following your student’s performance, Pacific Northwest Ballet School’s upper level students will perform selections from Pacific Northwest Ballet’s repertoire. A reception with refreshments will complete the afternoon.

2026 Petite Finale Performance Dates

(See the schedule links above for your specific rehearsal and performance dates and times.) Please note: if your student’s regular class falls on the same day as their Dress Rehearsal and Performance, their regular class is cancelled that day. All classes will continue after Petite Finale performances through the end of the school year (June 13th).

*This Dress Rehearsal is mandatory for all students planning to dance in Petite Finale, and it is part of the Participation Agreement. It is a critical part of the preparation process to ensure our students are ready and confident to perform. It is the only time your student will practice with the other classes in their performance group and get a chance to try out their entrances and exits in the actual performance space.

Attendance in regular classes is critical for performance participation (Creative Movement students must be enrolled for 3rd and 4th Quarter classes in order to participate in a Petite Finale performance).  While preparing for the performance, students will continue to learn and grow in their understanding and appreciation of dance as well as begin a more in-depth look into musicality and choreography.  Please note classes will resume the week following Petite Finale and will continue through June 13th.

Please review the attached rehearsal and performance schedule carefully, then CLICK HERE to complete and submit the attached participation agreement as soon as possible (no later than Wednesday, January 21st by 12pm). We require a completed form from all students, whether or not they are participating. I hope you will enjoy this opportunity to see your children perform.  I know they are excited to prepare for it!

Petite Finale is a ticketed event. Tickets will be available for purchase later this spring; more details to come!

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the School Office at 206.441.2435.

Sincerely,

Lauri-Michelle Houk

Managing Director, PNB School

ACTION REQUIRED: 2026 Petite Finale Performance!2026-01-13T14:35:40-08:00

Intermediate C Fall Conference Reminder & Zoom Links

Hello Intermediate C families,

Your student conferences are this Thursday, January 15th.

Intermediate C classes will be cancelled on Thursday January 15th! Conferences will replace your students regularly scheduled class on this day.

A second reminder will be sent out on the 15th.

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

Intermediate C 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

Intermediate C Fall Conference Reminder & Zoom Links2026-01-12T14:15:08-08:00

Week of 1.12.26 Wellness Office Hours With Josh Spell

Hello Upper Division Families,

This week on January 14th we have a few slots available for Office Hours counseling with PNB’s consulting therapist, Josh Spell, available at no cost! As a part of PNBs ongoing commitment to helping develop healthy dancers, we are so excited for our students to have this opportunity to help address challenges in their lives, dance related or not.

These are first come first serve. If you are not able to attend the in-person sessions or all of the slots are taken, you are invited to contact Josh to set up a virtual 30 minute appointment. Josh will be providing virtual office hours each month to PNB students at no cost!

SIGN-UP:

Please note: Josh will not be diagnosing or providing psychotherapy to treat long term disorders. Up to three one on one sessions are covered by PNB for each student, if more therapy is required, referrals for other clinicians can be provided by Josh.

Students may be excused from class in order to meet with Josh if needed.

We will have more of these sessions available throughout the year! If you have any questions feel free to contact the school at pnbschool@pnb.org.

Week of 1.12.26 Wellness Office Hours With Josh Spell2026-01-12T13:49:05-08:00

Reminder: PC & FRC Level VI Mentorship Week of 1.12.26

This is a notice that there is a Mentorship Seminar for Level VI with Emerson Boll & Sofia Bidne scheduled this Saturday, Jan 17th from 10:30am-11:30am in the Phelps Center Library and from 10:00am-11:00am in the Peter Boal Studio at the FRC with Leah Terada and Melissa Guilliams. 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.

Level VI – PC17-Jan10:30am-11:30amMentorshipEmerson & SofiaLibrary
Level VI – FRC17-Jan10:00-11:00amMentorshipLeah & MelisaPeter Boal Studio

NOTICE: We are making some adjustments to the Wellness & Mentorship schedule, so keep an eye out for a portal post with an updated schedule soon! I will likely have it ready this week.

Best,

Samuel Maifeld
Wellness & Mentorship Coordinator

Reminder: PC & FRC Level VI Mentorship Week of 1.12.262026-01-11T16:05:14-08:00

Save the Date: New Voices I Showing January 21st!

Dear New Voices I (Level VII) Families,

This is an invitation to our first presentation of the year. The New Voices I students are very excited to share their amazing work with you! These young choreographers have been creating solos and duets over the past few months, testing their knowledge and skills in the craft of dance making. I’m sure you will be amazed to witness how their talents are growing! Please join us! 

What: New Voices I Choreography Showing

When: Wednesday, January 21st, 6:30-7:30pm

Where: Studio C at the Phelps Center, 301 Mercer St. Seattle WA

If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me: estone@pnb.org

Warmly,

Ms. Stone

Save the Date: New Voices I Showing January 21st!2026-01-07T09:57:01-08:00
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