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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

VII Mentorship Meeting Date Change

This is a notice that there is a Mentorship Seminar for Level VII with Kali Kleiman & Noah Martzall scheduled this Saturday, Jan 10th from 10:00am-11:00am in the Second Floor Gallery Room. Due to some conflicting schedules this change has been made and approved by our Mentorship team. This will replace the original January Mentorship meeting that was planned for January 17th. These seminars are mandatory, and are part of PNB’s commitment to promoting healthy emotional development for our students! We do however understand that this is a bit of a last minute change, so if you are unable to attend we completely understand. 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.

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

Best,

PNB School

VII Mentorship Meeting Date Change2026-01-06T18:19:51-08:00

REMINDER: Level Advanced C Week of 1.5.26

Happy New Year! Welcome back to class. This is a reminder that there is a Mentorship Seminar for Advanced C with Kuu Sakuragi and Dylan Calahan scheduled this Saturday, Jan 10th from 10:00am-11:00am in the Library. 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.

Jan-1010:00-11:00LibraryMentorship
subject to change

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

Best,

PNB School

REMINDER: Level Advanced C Week of 1.5.262026-01-05T13:24:49-08:00

REMINDER: Level VIII Mentorship Week of 1.5.26

Happy New Year! Welcome back to class. This is a reminder that there is a Mentorship Seminar for Level VIII with Genevieve Waldorf & Maddi Abeo scheduled this Saturday, Jan 10th from 10:00am-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.

Jan-1010:00-11:00JDBRMentorship
subject to change

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

Best,

PNB School

REMINDER: Level VIII Mentorship Week of 1.5.262026-01-05T13:25:21-08:00

Reminder! PNB Access Badges / Student Buttons

Happy New Year PNB Families!

As we start up classes again next week, we just wanted to send a friendly reminder about parent and student badges! Please remember to continue the following;

Have Your Parent/Guardian Badge Ready When Entering the Building!

This can be saved on your phone in your photo app or printed out – as some of you have already done! If you are a new parent or haven’t received the badge, please email us at pnbschool@pnb.org and we can send you the link.

Students Keep Your Orange Button on Your Bag!

Having trouble keeping it on your bag? No worries! Just have it on you in some capacity, whether that means in a pocket, wallet, or pouch, we just need you to have it on you to show the guard/camera at the door. If you misplace your button, please let the school office for a replacement.

Sign In at the Front Desk and Get a Parent Sticker!

If you are planning on staying for the duration of your student’s class or have to go past the stanchions for any reason, please make sure you’re signing in and getting a Parent/Guardian sticker up at the front desk. Please note; parents are still only allowed to wait in the front lobby or school office, parents are not permitted to wait or work in the student lounge or back hallways, these areas are for STUDENTS ONLY. Parents can access the bathrooms and changing rooms, but will be asked to move if they are lingering in the hallways outside studios, or in the student lounge.

Thank you all once again. Please reach out if you have any questions!

Best,

PNB School

Reminder! PNB Access Badges / Student Buttons2026-01-03T08:56:08-08:00

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
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