Hello PNB School Families,
This is a reminder that there will be no PNB School classes from Monday, April 11th through Saturday, April 16th for PNB School’s Spring Break.
Have a wonderful week!
Best regards,
PNB School
Hello Level V, VI, VII, and VIII Families,
The time for School Performance on Friday, June 17th has changed. The performance will now begin at 6:30pm on Friday, June 17th for all PNB School students in Levels V-VIII and Professional Division. Please note this is one hour earlier than the original schedule you received (per your performance agreement).
Updated Info:
Friday, June 17th 6:30pm Performance – Students Levels V-VIII and Professional Division
Look for additional information coming soon regarding School Performance tickets and the School Celebration event for graduating students.
We look forward to bringing the School Performance back to the stage this year! Please contact the School if you have any questions.
Hello PNB Families,
We want to remind you that PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The program runs from July 11-August 13, 2022.
Below are the class schedules for Levels I – V this summer (subject to change).
Click here for the Level I Schedule (July 11 – July 30)
Click here for the Level II Schedule (July 11 – July 30)
Click here for the Level III Schedule (July 11 – August 13; students will be assigned sections A or B later this spring and carpool requests will be sent prior)
Click here for the Level IV Schedule (July 11 – August 13; students will be assigned sections A or B later this spring and carpool requests will be sent prior)
Click here for the Level V Schedule(July 11 – August 13)
REGISTRATION: Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:
Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Attn: FRC Summer Course
Mail: 1611 136th Place NE, Bellevue, WA 98005
Email: pnbschool@pnb.org (Note: for security purposes, if sending registration via email, please call the School with your credit card information: 425.451.1241).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current COVID restrictions, walk-in registration is unavailable.
If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 1st if space is available.
TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $50 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).
COVID-19 POLICIES: The health and safety of our students and staff remain a priority as we plan for summer classes. All students over the age of twelve are required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19. All individuals are required to wear a mask at all times at the Francia Russell Center, including during classes.
We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.
Dear PNB School Parents,
A reminder that we are seeking parent volunteers for the following opportunities:
· Parents Association Steering Task Force (Limited project, April – June 2022)
o This is a limited project; volunteers will help shape the leadership structure and draft a new charter for the Parents Association.
o Parents Association Steering Task Force meetings will be held via Zoom beginning in April 2022.
o We will do our best to accommodate everyone’s schedules when planning meetings.
· Parents Association Executive Leadership Team (Ongoing commitment, September 2022 – 2023)
o This will be an ongoing commitment for the 2022-2023 school year and we seek representation from all School levels.
o This group will lead the Parents Association in a variety of ways including (but not limited to) facilitating communication between parents, coordinating volunteers, and fundraising.
o Meetings will be set for the upcoming school year in Summer 2022 based on member schedules.
· Parent Volunteers (Both project-based and ongoing opportunities, June 2022 – 2023)
o Parent volunteers provide support for a variety of short- and long-term projects each year.
o Time commitment varies, with a minimum of 8 hours per year.
If you’d like to sign up for any of these opportunities, please fill out our quick and easy form by April 1: https://forms.gle/4i4iS77uc9VQU4Yx8
Please click here to access the letter referenced on the sign up form.
Thank you to those who have signed up so far! We’re excited to get to work this spring and re-engage our community as we return to in-person events.
Sincerely,
Denise Bolstad
Managing Director
Please join us in welcoming guest instructor Kareen Pauld Camargo to the PNB School studios the week of March 21st. Ms. Camargo will be teaching various levels in the School throughout the week.
Kareen Pauld Camargo was born in Haiti, and came to the United States at the age of two. She grew up in New York, where she trained at the American Ballet Theater School, School of American Ballet, The Dance Theatre of Harlem School and Workshop Ensemble, as well as attending the High School of Performing Arts. She performed with The Dance Theatre of Harlem Company for several years, then moved to South Florida to join Miami City Ballet in 1990. After retiring from the stage, Ms. Camargo taught ballet at Miami City Ballet School from 1998-2006, and returned to the faculty in 2013.
Ms. Camargo has taught at New World School of the Arts as well as the Thomas Armour Youth Ballet, where she served the community of Miami Gardens, Fla. for three years as outreach coordinator and ballet instructor. She has been staging and rehearsing The Thomas Armour Youth Ballets production of The Nutcracker since 2008. Ms. Camargo has also enjoyed teaching as guest faculty at The Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Summer Intensive in New York and Detroit, and at The Tallahassee Ballet.
Click here for a more detailed bio for Ms. Camargo
Hello PNB Families,
We wanted to share an interesting article with you all from POINTE magazine. Follow this link to learn more about How Supply Chain Delays Are Affecting the Pointe Shoe Industry
Dear Families,
At PNB, we prioritize our community above all, including health and safety. As such, we have taken a conservative approach to our COVID-19 safety protocols, which have kept our students, Faculty, Staff, and Company members safe throughout these past two years. Pacific Northwest Ballet School will continue with the current COVID safety protocols for the remainder of the school year at Seattle and Bellevue locations, including masking, weekly testing, required vaccination for 12+, and drop-off/pick-up outside of Phelps or FRC. School and Executive Staff are assessing and drafting protocols for Summer Course and the 2022-2023 school year.
Thank you for your support and understanding as we continue to prioritize the health and safety of all members of the PNB community.
April 1 Registration Deadline: FRC Summer Course (Levels I-V)
April 11-16 Spring break (no classes for Creative Movement, Pre-Ballet, and Levels I-VIII)
May 1 Financial Aid applications open for the 2022-23 School year (stay tuned for more information)
May 28-30 Memorial Day Weekend (school closed)
Week of June13th School Performance final rehearsals (Schedule TBD)
June 17, 7:30pm School Performance #1 (Levels V-VIII and Professional Division)
June 18, 12:30pm School Performance #2 (Levels I-IV, DanceChance, Intermediate Boys, Men’s Division, Professional Division)
Hi everyone,
We have updated our Travel Protocols. Please take a moment to read through the updated guidelines as you plan for potential traveling. These protocols were developed based on the CDC travel guidelines.
Link to CDC Guidelines for domestic travel (updated 2/25/22)
Link to CDC Guidelines for international travel (updated 1/27/22)
Some highlights to note:
· In order to not have testing or quarantine requirements for domestic travel, you must be up to date on your COVID-19 vaccinations. This means that you have received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible. For additional information about if/when you are eligible for a booster, please take a look on the CDC website.
· If you are NOT up to date on your COVID-19 vaccination (for example you are eligible for a booster but have not yet received one), you will need to follow the unvaccinated/partially vaccinated/not up to date guidelines which include testing and quarantine.
Below please find the updated Travel Health Forms:
· International Travel Health Form – for individuals that are up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines and traveling outside the U.S.
· Travel Form for Unvaccinated/Partially Vaccinated/Not Up to Date – for individuals traveling internationally or domestically that are unvaccinated or not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines.
· Note – if you are up to date on your vaccines, you no longer need to submit paperwork for domestic travel within the U.S.
If you have any questions about these updated travel protocols, please reach out to the school.
COVID Vaccine Boosters
We have been quite fortunate at PNB in that our community is 95%+ vaccinated for COVID and we know many of you have already received the COVID booster shot. PNB strongly recommends the booster shot for all eligible individuals (and it now potentially affects your travels and quarantine requirements). Click here for the WA State vaccine locator. Additional information about COVID vaccine safety and effectiveness can be found on the CDC website.
**If you have already been boosted for COVID, we ask that you send your updated COVID vaccine card to pnbschool@pnb.org, if you have not already done so.
PNB School students currently enrolled in Levels I-V are invited to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center in Bellevue. The program runs from July 11-August 13, 2022.
CLASSES:
Level I & II students meet three days a week for three weeks. Each day offers a class in ballet technique, and a second class in hip hop or another style of dance (TBD).
Level III students meet five days a week for five weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pre-pointe, modern, hip hop, jazz, and musical theater.
Level IV and V students meet six days a week for five weeks. Students have a daily ballet technique class, followed by classes in pointe, modern, hip hop, jazz, musical theater, plus one Pilates mat or circuit training class per week.
CLASS SCHEDULE: We are currently working on the Summer class schedule and engaging teachers. Detailed class schedules will be sent out at a later date. Students should plan for classes to be scheduled roughly during the time frames listed below (again, this is not the official class schedule). The class schedule starting and ending times may vary from day to day. All schedules are subject to change.
Level I & II: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 1:00-5:45pm
Level III: Monday-Friday, 11:30am-4:30pm
Level IV & V: Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm; Saturday 10:00am-1:00pm
REGISTRATION: The deadline to register for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center is April 1, 2022. Classes may fill to capacity; registration is accepted on a first-come first-served basis.
To confirm Registration for Summer Course at the Francia Russell Center:
Complete the 2022 FRC Summer Course Registration Form and send with your non-refundable $50 Registration Fee no later than April 1, 2022 to:
Pacific Northwest Ballet School, Attn: FRC Summer Course
Mail: 1611 136th Place NE, Bellevue, WA 98005
Email: pnbschool@pnb.org (Note: for security purposes, if sending registration via email, please call the School with your credit card information: 425.451.1241).
PLEASE NOTE: Due to current COVID restrictions, walk-in registration is unavailable.
The remaining tuition balance must be paid in full by June 1, 2022. Tuition information is included on the attached registration form.
Students must submit the registration fee and the completed (and signed) Registration Form, to be considered enrolled in the program.
If classes are full when registration is received, students will be placed on a waiting list, and will be notified after May 1st if space is available.
TUITION REFUND POLICY: The $50 Registration fee is absolutely non-refundable. No refunds will be given for any reason other than severe injury (injury preventing student from attending; the School must receive medical documentation of injury when considering a refund).
COVID-19 POLICIES: The health and safety of our students and staff remain a priority as we plan for summer classes. All students over the age of twelve are required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19. All individuals are required to wear a mask at all times at the Francia Russell Center, including during classes.
We look forward to working with you this summer. We will follow up with additional information later this spring. Please contact us at 425.451.1241 if you have questions.
Sincerely,
Denise Bolstad
Managing Director
