CANCELED: Seattle Teacher Q&A this Saturday
Hello, Seattle level VI Families!
The Seattle Faculty Q&A session this Saturday, February 18th has been canceled. This meeting will be rescheduled, so look out for an updated schedule soon. Thank you!
Wellness Schedule
Hello Advanced C Families!
This is a friendly reminder you have a Mental Health Seminar with Josh Spell this Saturday the 18th! Let us know if your student is unable to attend.
Mr. Yin will be joining the Faculty Q&A Session on February 25th. Please have your student prepare three questions for the discussion with Mr. Yin. We recommend reading through his bio to help spark any questions or talking points about his career: PNB Faculty Bios
Bellevue Conference Sign Up
Bellevue level V: click here to sign up for a conference time by Saturday, February 18th
Individual student/parent conferencing for level V is happening in February and March! These 20-minute conferences will remain on Zoom to allow for better scheduling with parents and students. The meeting involves the student, parent(s) or guardian, and two representatives of the school, including the student’s teacher.
As always, the level V conferences will include discussions about your progress and mastering technique and artistry. Prior to conferences, your teachers work collectively to communicate their individual observations and corrections for each student. Parents and students please come prepared with questions and let us know how we can help make this a successful year for you. We want to be able to support you.
We look forward to meeting with you!
Wellness Seminar Reminder
This is a friendly reminder of the level VII Wellness Seminars in February!
Saturday, February 11th, 10:45-11:45 – Mental Health Seminar with Josh Spell
Saturday, February 25th – 10:30-11:30 (note time change) – Q&A Session with Faculty Member Le Yin
Please prepare three questions for the discussion with Mr. Yin! We recommend reading through his bio to help spark any questions or talking points about his career!
Wellness Seminar Reminder
This is a friendly reminder that your student has a wellness seminar this Saturday, February 11th, from 9:15-10:15 with Josh Spell.
Please see below for the full spring schedule. Let us know if your student is unable to attend.
TIME CHANGE Thursday, February 9th
Hello Intermediate C families,
Due to a teacher illness, we are combining Advanced C and Intermediate C today, Thursday, Feb. 9th. Your student will have strength training from 6:00-6:30 as normal, and technique will be from 6:30-8:00. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Conference Sign Up
Seattle level V: click here to sign up for a conference time by Friday, February 10th.
Bellevue level V: Conferences will start February 27th and the sign up link will be sent next week.
Individual student/parent conferencing for level V will start in February. These 20-minute conferences will remain on Zoom to allow for better scheduling with parents and students. The meeting involves the student, parent(s) or guardian and two representatives of the school, including the student’s teacher.
As always, the level V conferences will include discussions about your progress and mastering technique and artistry. Prior to conferences, your teachers work collectively to communicate their individual observations and corrections for each student. Parents and students please come prepared with questions and let us know how we can help make this a successful year for you. We want to be able to support you.
Level V can be an intense year, with high expectations in and out of the studio. Consistent attendance is a top priority at this level. We want to hear what issues you are coming up against (if any) and we will try, as always, to work with you to maintain this consistency.
We look forward to meeting with you!
FRC VI Schedule Change *TODAY*
Hello Eastside Level VI families!
Level VI classes in Bellevue will end at 1:00p.m. today, Saturday, Februrary 4th. Their Pointe class is canceled due to an unforeseen event, and their Technique class will be combined with Level V. Please let us know if you have any questions.
Best,
Pacific Northwest Ballet School
301 Mercer St.
Seattle, WA 98119
206-441-2435|Seattle
425-451-1241|Bellevue
Dress Code Reminder – Petite Finale
Hi PNB families!
This is just a reminder that your student is required to be dressed in the proper uniform for their classes and their Petite Finale performance.
All uniform requirements can be found at On Pointe Dancewear in Bellevue or online at Empire Dance Shop.
Tights & Shoes:
Pink and flesh colored tights are welcomed. Tights should be matte (not shiny or Lycra), with no holes and worn without underwear.
Ballet slippers should be leather, align with the color of the tights, and sewn with a single elastic.
Leotard:
Creative Movement – solid white cape sleeve with PNB logo.
Pre-Ballet – solid red cap sleeve with PNB logo.
Creative Dance – Short-sleeved white leotard or t-shirt, black tights, socks: thin white crew-length dance socks (no tube socks), technique shoes: White
Please contact the school if you have any questions!
22-23 PNB School COVID Protocols
Dear PNB School Students and Families,
Below please find important information regarding COVID-19 testing and masking requirements for the start of your classes. You can click here to review the complete PNB COVID protocols.
We are continuing a cautious approach at the start of this new school year. For the first few weeks of classes, masks will be required at all times. During that time, we will be assessing both community and onsite transmission levels with the intent to evolve fairly soon to a policy where masking is optional for students while in studios.
We understand many places no longer require masking and PNB is moving towards that goal. Individual businesses and organizations are encouraged to develop protocols and continue restrictions that work best for the community they serve. PNB has consistently maintained a conservative approach that has minimized onsite transmission. The start of a new school year sees many individuals reconvening after a summer of travels, summer intensives, and many fun-filled activities with friends and family. Requiring masking for the first few weeks of classes will allow us to come together for the first time since School Performance with an added layer of safety. Once settled into classes, we intend to allow for masking to be optional unless the community COVID levels significantly increase.
Please note: entry into the Phelps Center and/or the Francia Russell Center continues to be restricted to students only (no parents/guardians) at this time. School staff members will be at the doors of both locations in order to greet and guide students to their classes.
A few additional key takeaways from the COVID protocols:
MASKS:
- All students must remain masked at all times the first few weeks of classes. Higher grade (KN95, N95, KF94) masks are strongly encouraged.
- After the first couple weeks, we will assess our local and onsite transmission levels and let you know if we are able to move into voluntary masking for students while in studios for classes. Masks will remain mandatory in all other parts of the building at this time.
TESTING:
- Weekly testing is no longer be required for unvaccinated individuals, and PNB School has discontinued the vaccine requirement.
- Weekly testing is encouraged for all PNB School Students.
- Students in Seattle Levels VI, Intermediate C, VII, VIII and Advanced C will be provided a weekly rapid antigen COVID test at PNB School which is required in order to participate in Pas de Deux each week.
Best regards,
PNB COVID-19 Safety Team