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Advanced C Classes cancelled Monday 3/16
Hello Advanced C dancers and families,
We are reaching out to let you know that we are once again cancelling all Advanced C classes this Monday March 16th due to Momotaro weekend rehearsals to give the dancers a day off!
Let us know if you have any questions!
PNBS Inclement Weather Update – additional details
Hi PNBS families,
As you know from our previous alert we are closing the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue tonight, Friday March 13th, due to inclement weather. In general we follow the Bellevue School District and Seattle Public Schools closures when deciding whether or not to hold classes. BSD has cancelled after school activities so we are following their guidance. All watch days scheduled for this evening at the FRC will be moved to next Friday the 20th.
Classes in Seattle will still take place this evening as of now. Any changes will be communicated via the portal.
Seattle Families: If you do not feel safe on the roads this evening we can excuse your dancer from classes, please reach out via email to pnbschool@pnb.org. We are unfortunately not able to offer makeup class photos if your dancer misses this evening.
We are currently planning to proceed with classes as usual at BOTH locations tomorrow Saturday, March 14th. If classes are cancelled at either location we will notify you asap via a portal post.
Please reach out with any questions you have.
Stay safe!
FRC Classes Canceled Friday, March 13
Hello,
Due to inclement weather all classes held at the FRC on Friday, March 13, are cancelled. Watch days that were scheduled for tonight will be rescheduled for a later date.
Level VIII Petite Finale Performance Agreement
Hello Level VIII dancers and families,
Each spring our Creative Movement and Pre-Ballet perform in Petite Finale, an in-studio performance that offers our youngest students the opportunity to show the progress they have made learning ballet this year! As part of the performance experience for these dancers and their families, select Level VIII students will perform excerpts from Swan Lake that they have been working on in class.
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT: Please submit your form by no later than Wednesday March 18th
Schedule:
Saturday, May 2nd Phelps Center in Seattle – 4 shows total, Level VIII Saturday classes take place as regularly scheduled
- 1:30pm
- 3:00pm
- 4:30pm
- 6:00pm
Saturday, May 16th Francia Russell Center in Bellevue – 3 shows total, estimated arrival time: 10:30am (subject to change)
- 12:30pm
- 2:00pm
- 3:30pm
Sunday, May 17th Francia Russell Center in Bellevue – 3 shows total, estimated arrival time: 9:30am (subject to change)
- 11:30am
- 1:00pm
- 2:30pm
Some important notes:
In order to participate in performances, Level VIII students must attend Level VIII Saturday Rep class, and maintain consistent attendance in other classes.
Students should try to be available for all performances.
TICKETS: Each student will receive two complimentary tickets for family members to attend one performance. Additional tickets may be available for purchase depending on capacity.
Please contact the School office if you have any questions!
Momotaro Family Matinee: New Seats Open!
Hello PNBS Families!
We are so excited to let you know that our wonderful new Family Matinee ballet “Momotaro” has even more great first tier seats now available for PNB School friends and families! PNB students and their families receive a student rate of up to 20-30% off tickets depending on the show! Mention promo code 26PNBS when purchasing in person or enter the code and select seats labeled “Family” when buying tickets online.
Click here to use your discount!
Momotaro (The Peach Boy) is a narrated, hour-long performance featuring PNB School students in Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa’s brand-new adaptation of Japan’s oldest folk tale! Follow the adventures of Momotaro as he befriends animals, fights ogres, and seeks his fortune! This addition to PNB’s family matinee series is the perfect introduction to ballet for young audiences.
This exciting new ballet will also include Community Day and a Sensory-Friendly Performance! Learn more at https://www.pnb.org/season/momotaro/
Please reach out to PNB School pnbschool@pnb.org or the PNB Box Office with any questions!
Level VIII DISCOVER DANCE volunteers needed!
Level VIII students:
DISCOVER DANCE volunteers needed!
We are looking for a total of 6 volunteers to support the upcoming performance on:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
5:30-8:30pm @ McCaw Hall
Service hours are available for this volunteer work. You will be excused from any PNBS classes that are at the same time!
The performance features over 300 public school students performing choreography they created during in-school residencies. It will also feature DanceChance students sharing an on-stage demonstration of their classwork, excerpts from Momotaro, and REACH Student Dance Group.
If you have a DISCOVER DANCE shirt already, please wear it. If you do not have a shirt from last year, you will get one when you arrive. Wear comfortable shoes – there will be walking and stairs!
Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Ju3eGH9xvp02B1wIjkN18uXaFkqL-r9QvEhOyx2F5oo/edit?gid=0#gid=0
Questions? See Shannon in the School Office or sbarnes@pnb.org
Advanced C Classes cancelled Monday 3/9
Hello Advanced C dancers and families,
We are reaching out to let you know that we are cancelling all Advanced C classes this Monday March 9th due to Momotaro weekend rehearsals to give the dancers a day off!
Let us know if you have any questions
Level VII Discover Dance Help 3/24!
Dear VII PNBS students and families,
ALL Level VII PNBS students are called to support the upcoming PNB Community Education DISCOVER DANCE performance on
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026
5:30-8:30pm @ McCaw Hall
PNB School students are an important part of making this fun, energetic, PNB community event run smoothly! You will be supporting 2nd-4th grade classrooms as they take the stage and move around McCaw Hall. Your PNBS classes will be canceled this evening, as you are required to support DISCOVER DANCE. Volunteer service hours are available.
Important details:
- Check-in at 5:30pm on March 24 at the DISCOVER DANCE information table just inside the main north lobby doors at McCaw Hall.
- If you have a DISCOVER DANCE shirt already (most VIIs should have one from last fall), please wear it. If you do not already have a DISCOVER DANCE shirt, you will get one when you arrive.
- Wear comfortable shoes – there will be a lot of walking and stairs!
- On Tuesday, March 17th at 5:15pm (subject to change) there will be informational meetings at the Phelps Center (before regular PNBS classes) to go over what to expect on DISCOVER DANCE day:
- Families are invited to attend the DISCOVER DANCE performance on 3/24, which begins at 6:30pm. Tickets are free and available through the PNB Box Office.
Please email Shannon Barnes, PNB Director of Community Education, at sbarnes@pnb.org with any questions or concerns.
About the event:
The performance features over 300 public school students performing choreography they created during in-school residencies. It will also feature DanceChance students sharing an on-stage demonstration of their classwork, excerpts from Momotaro, and REACH Student Dance Group.
Level VI Special Combined Class 3/16
Hello Level VI Families!
We are so excited to announce another special combined class for all of Level VI, Bellevue and Seattle, at the Phelps Center in Seattle, this time with the incredible Managing Director of PNB School Lauri-Michelle Houk!
Ms. Houk will teach all of Level VI On Monday March 16th for Technique class from 6:00-7:30, and then Ms. Hanson will teach the Level VI pointe dancers Variations from 7:30-8:30!
Please let us know if you have any questions, we will send out a second reminder