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Pas de Deux Group Requests

Hello PNBS Families,

The level VII and VIII students will be split into two groups for Pas de Deux class this year. Students will have Pas every other week depending on their assigned group. This is in order to allow students more time with a partner in their Pas de Deux classes and therefore more productive instruction.

We understand that some of our students carpool with each other. Please send an email to PnbSchool@pnb.org with a list of names of students you carpool with by Monday, August 28th to ensure you are in the same Pas de Deux group.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

Pas de Deux Group RequestsPNB School2023-08-17T16:38:00-07:00

Freed Fitting Sign-up: Level IV’s!!

Freed fitting sign-ups are here! These fittings will happen in place of your scheduled class for each day. Please utilize the links below to register for a specific 20min time slot for your fitting.

Second year level IV’s are required to participate in this opportunity.*

Sing-up Here:

Bellevue Level IVA – Tuesday, September 12th 4:00-6:00pm

Bellevue Level IVB – Monday, September 11th 4:00-7:00pm

Seattle Level IV – Thursday, September 14th 4:00-7:00pm

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!
*Second year level IV’s: please bring current pointe shoes and applicable inserts/padding.

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!

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school with any questions!

Freed Fitting Sign-up: Level IV’s!!PNB School2023-09-12T15:06:06-07:00

Freed Fittings Sign-up’s: Levels V – VIII’s!!

We are pleased to announce fitters from Freed of London will offer in-person pointe shoe fittings for students in Levels V-VIII on the following dates:

Francia Russell Center Levels V-VI Tuesday, September 12 6:00 – 7:00pm

Phelps Center Levels V-VIII Wednesday, September 13 3:00 – 6:00pm

We encourage students to take advantage of this opportunity if possible. Please note, space is limited and we ask that you sign-up for the location you are registered for.

Sign up here:

Bellevue Levels V – VI

Seattle Levels V – VIII

Fitting Details:

Please arrive on time with clean feet and trimmed toenails.
Dancer should arrive wearing clean convertible tights.
Students must wear tights for the fittings!
Please bring your current pair of pointe shoes and any applicable inserts.

Pointe shoe fitters from Freed of London’s New York office will be available at the Francia Russell Center and the Phelps Center to fit pointe shoes for Level V-VIII students. 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.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to the school if you have any questions!

Freed Fittings Sign-up’s: Levels V – VIII’s!!PNB School2023-08-15T12:53:27-07:00

SCHEDULE UPDATE – Level VIII

Hello level VIII student and families! We are looking forward to the upcoming school year.

Please note there was a change to the level VIII schedule. Modern on Tuesday nights will be an hour and 15 minutes long from 7:00-8:15 pm.

2023-2024 Schedule

Thank you. Please reach out with any questions.

SCHEDULE UPDATE – Level VIIIPNB School2023-08-09T14:03:02-07:00

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 schedule:

2023-2024 Wellness Schedule

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 School2023-08-09T13:58:13-07:00

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 – 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

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