Pas de Deux Groups
Hello level VIII!
The Pas de Deux groups are confirmed. Please reach out with any questions. We are looking forward to classes next week!
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Pas De Deux Groups
Hello level VII!
The Pas de Deux groups are confirmed. Please reach out with any questions. We are looking forward to classes next week!
FRC Level VI Tuesday Class Time Change
Hello FRC Level VI Families,
The class time for Tuesdays was changed from 4:30 to 6 p.m. to 5:30 to 7 p.m. Please see the link below for the updated schedule. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Level VI Schedule – Updated 8/29
Thanks!
PNB
23-24 PNB School COVID Protocols
Dear PNB School Students and Families,
Below please find important information regarding COVID-19 updates for the start of your classes. You can click here to review the complete PNB COVID protocols.
Please note: Entry into the Phelps Center and/or the Francia Russell Center continues to be restricted to only students at this time. School staff members will be at the doors of both locations in order to greet and guide students to their classes. We understand that this may be disappointing to many families. PNB will continue to have observation days throughout the year that families will be allowed to attend. Please know that this policy is currently under review and we will notify families of any changes.
A few additional key takeaways from the COVID protocols:
MASKS:
- Masking will be optional for all individuals at all PNB facilities. We are prepared to reinstate any masking requirements as needed based on community and onsite transmission and will keep a supply of masks available at all times.
TESTING:
- We are no longer requiring that individuals have negative test results to return to work after a positive COVID test. Following the CDC guidelines, an individual may return after 5 days if their symptoms are improving and they have been fever free for at least 24 hours. They will be required to remain masked at all times for the full 10 days after their positive test results or symptom onset (even if they do test negative in days 6-10).
Best regards,
PNB COVID-19 Safety Team
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.
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 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:
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!
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.
Thank you. Please reach out with any questions.
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:
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 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