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23-24 Wellness Program

We are happy to continue our wellness program for your student’s level this year. Mental Health Seminars will be hosted by PNB consulting therapist Josh Spell and PNB consulting Nutritionist Monica Van Winkle. Additionally, the PNBS Mentorship Program, developed by PNB Company dancers Cecilia IIiesiu and Amanda Morgan and led by a team of Company dancers, is offering monthly group meetings. All meetings will be held in person.

Please see below for the schedules:

2023-2024 Wellness Schedule – VII

2023-2024 Class Schedule for Mailing

These programs aim to guide students through their ballet training by offering monthly talks with PNB company dancers, PNB consultants, and PNBS faculty. Each session is an open and safe environment for students, professionals, and teachers to share their advice and experiences related to dance.

We strongly recommend students attend these meetings as they are in place as part of a larger PNB commitment to promoting healthy emotional development for students. Role will be taken at each meeting for attendance. If for any reason dancers cannot attend their scheduled meetings/seminars, please follow the protocol for absences from the student handbook by notifying the School prior to their meeting/seminar.

List of topics that will be covered this year:
Perfectionism
Performance values and boundaries
Audition prep
Confidence & self-doubt
Body image & nutrition
Self-care & stress management
Motivation
Work ethic
Balancing dance & school
Careers in dance & life of a professional dancer
Classmate relationships & healthy competition

23-24 Wellness ProgramPNB School2023-08-09T13:54:57-07:00

23-24 Wellness Schedule

We are happy to continue our wellness program for your student’s level this year. Mental Health Seminars will be hosted by PNB consulting therapist Josh Spell and PNB consulting Nutritionist Monica Van Winkle. Additionally, the PNBS Mentorship Program, developed by PNB Company dancers Cecilia IIiesiu and Amanda Morgan and led by a team of Company dancers, is offering monthly group meetings. All meetings will be held in person.

Please see below for the schedules:

2023-2024 Wellness Schedule – Bellevue VI

2023-2024 Wellness Schedule – Seattle VI

2023-2024 Class Schedule for Mailing

These programs aim to guide students through their ballet training by offering monthly talks with PNB company dancers, PNB consultants, and PNBS faculty. Each session is an open and safe environment for students, professionals, and teachers to share their advice and experiences related to dance.

We strongly recommend students attend these meetings as they are in place as part of a larger PNB commitment to promoting healthy emotional development for students. Role will be taken at each meeting for attendance. If for any reason dancers cannot attend their scheduled meetings/seminars, please follow the protocol for absences from the student handbook by notifying the School prior to their meeting/seminar.

List of topics that will be covered this year:
Perfectionism
Performance values and boundaries
Audition prep
Confidence & self-doubt
Body image & nutrition
Self-care & stress management
Motivation
Work ethic
Balancing dance & school
Careers in dance & life of a professional dancer
Classmate relationships & healthy competition

23-24 Wellness SchedulePNB School2023-08-09T13:40:06-07:00

23-24 Wellness Program

We are happy to continue our wellness program for your student’s level this year. Mental Health Seminars will be hosted by PNB consulting therapist Josh Spell and PNB consulting Nutritionist Monica Van Winkle. Additionally, the PNBS Mentorship Program, developed by PNB Company dancers Cecilia IIiesiu and Amanda Morgan and led by a team of Company dancers, is offering monthly group meetings. All meetings will be held in person.

Please see below for the schedules:

2023-2024 Wellness Schedule – Advanced C

2023-2024 Class Schedule for Mailing – Advanced C

These programs aim to guide students through their ballet training by offering monthly talks with PNB company dancers, PNB consultants, and PNBS faculty. Each session is an open and safe environment for students, professionals, and teachers to share their advice and experiences related to dance.

We strongly recommend students attend these meetings as they are in place as part of a larger PNB commitment to promoting healthy emotional development for students. Role will be taken at each meeting for attendance. If for any reason dancers cannot attend their scheduled meetings/seminars, please follow the protocol for absences from the student handbook by notifying the School prior to their meeting/seminar.

List of topics that will be covered this year:
Perfectionism
Performance values and boundaries
Audition prep
Confidence & self-doubt
Body image & nutrition
Self-care & stress management
Motivation
Work ethic
Balancing dance & school
Careers in dance & life of a professional dancer
Classmate relationships & healthy competition

23-24 Wellness ProgramPNB School2023-08-09T12:09:53-07:00

Level IV Pointe Shoe Fitting Information

The BIG DAY is here! Level IV is a milestone level at PNB School that many students dream of reaching, as students begin pointe work. We share your excitement at getting those first pair of pointe shoes! We have a fantastic fitting opportunity; staff from Freed of London’s New York office are returning to PNB for our Level IV fittings! PNB Faculty will be at the fittings as all shoes must meet PNB School faculty approval before sewing.

Level IV Beginning Pointe Information & Save the Dates!

Level IV Pointe Shoe Fittings Dates

· Monday, September 11 Francia Russell Center

· Tuesday, September 12 Francia Russell Center

· Wednesday, September 13 Phelps Center

· Thursday, September 14 Phelps Center

Additional information along with a sign-up form will be sent out at the beginning of August so that students may reserve their fitting time. Time for the above dates is currently TBD.

Please fill out this form by August 5^th. Freed will need this information to gather shoe sizes so that they may able to try and accommodate everyone.

Level IV Pointe Shoe Fitting Information Request

Fitting Details:

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!

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. Payment may be made with cash, check, VISA or Mastercard at the time of your fitting; price information will be available soon. The School is grateful to take advantage of this very rare opportunity to be fit with expert guidance.

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!

We know that this is a very exciting time for Level IV students, and we hope that any questions or concerns you may have will be answered at your fittings and during class time. Please contact the School if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,
Denise Bolstad
Managing Director

Level IV Pointe Shoe Fitting InformationPNB School2023-08-08T16:03:21-07:00

Schedule Update: Nutcracker Audition

Dear PNB Families,

With the start of the school year just around the corner, we wanted to update you with one of the most anticipated days for our students. The Nutcracker Audition will be held on Sunday, September 24, 2023.

More information will be released closer to the beginning of the the school year, but please consider the following when planning:

· Students are expected to be available for the entire rehearsal and performance period. Please do not have your child audition if you anticipate any conflicts during that time.

· We cannot excuse students from rehearsals or performances for vacations, family events, school events, etc.; the only acceptable reasons for missing rehearsal are illness, injury, and family emergencies.

· All rehearsals and performances will be at the Phelps Center and McCaw Hall.

Schedule Update: Nutcracker AuditionPNB School2023-07-13T15:57:07-07:00

2023-2024 Registration Reminder!

Hello PNB School Families,

We wanted to remind you that the deadline for registration for the next school year was last Friday, June 30th. If you still plan on joining us for classes next year, please register as soon as possible. Space is not guaranteed for previous students. Please contact the school if you have any questions about the registration link that was sent to you via email in your student’s promotion letter. We are looking forward to a great school year starting in September!

2023-2024 Registration Reminder!PNB School2023-07-06T08:58:33-07:00

Gaga Online Classes

Hello PNBs families!
If you’re looking for online opportunities to dance this summer, we recommend looking into Gaga movement. Please see below.

More Ways to Stay Groovy with Gaga

After three years of sharing thousands of classes and ongoing efforts to develop Gaga Online, we have updated the options for accessing our platform. Instead of monthly passes purchased individually, we’ve made it a piece of cake for you to join us with two memberships that renew automatically each month:

– Up to 9 Gaga Online classes per month – $38/month
– Unlimited access to Gaga Online – $68/month
Looking for flexibility? We also offer a 5-class card, valid for 6 weeks.

Choose which option is right for you, invest in your wellbeing, and dance with us this summer! Enjoy our global community with 20+ live-streamed classes per week, & groove anytime, anywhere with 24-hour video access.

Explore Gaga Online

Go Gaga/break

Gaga/break is now available on YouTube for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy ~9 minutes of groove and boost your flow and energy any time, anywhere with this mini-Gaga workout, led by Saar Harari, Gaga’s Artistic Director.

Gaga Online ClassesPNB School2023-06-10T14:50:48-07:00

Dress Rehearsal Reminder

Dear Level III Families,

The 2023 School Performance is almost here! Please remember, there are no regular scheduled classes the week of June 12th. Instead, students need to attend the dress rehearsal listed below.

Friday, June 16
Stage Rehearsal
11:30am arrival, 12:00-1:30
McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Participation in dress rehearsal is mandatory in order to perform on Saturday, June 17th.

Dress Rehearsal ReminderPNB School2023-06-10T14:43:00-07:00

School Performance Reminders

Dear Level II Families,

The 2023 School Performance is almost here! Please remember, there are no regular scheduled classes the week of June 12th. Instead, students need to attend the dress rehearsal listed below.

Friday, June 16
Stage Rehearsal
1:00pm arrival, 1:30-3:00
McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle

Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Participation in dress rehearsal is mandatory in order to perform on Saturday, June 17th.

School Performance RemindersPNB School2023-06-10T14:20:24-07:00

School Performance Reminders

Dear Level I Families,

The 2023 School Performance is almost here! Please remember, there are no regular scheduled classes the week of June 12th. Instead, students need to attend the rehearsals listed below.

Wednesday, June 14
Studio C Rehearsal
4:15pm arrival, 4:30– 6:00
Phelps Center, 301 Mercer St, Seattle

Friday, June 16
Stage Rehearsal
2:30pm arrival, 3:00-4:30
McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle

Please be sure to review School Performance Handbook and feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Participation in dress rehearsal is mandatory in order to perform on Saturday, June 17th.

School Performance RemindersPNB School2023-06-10T14:09:08-07:00

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