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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!

Conference Sign Up2023-02-07T19:57:16-08:00

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

FRC VI Schedule Change *TODAY*2023-02-04T09:49:13-08:00

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!

Dress Code Reminder – Petite Finale2023-02-02T15:41:39-08:00

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

22-23 PNB School COVID Protocols2022-09-06T13:54:58-07:00

22-23 Level III Leotards – Possible Order Issues

Hello 2022-23 Level III families,

We have been informed that there were some sizing issues with the new level III leotards and that some of you may not receive your new leotards until after the start of the school year.

Faculty have been informed of this and students are permitted to wear last year’s leotard or a non-PNB lavender leotard for the first few weeks of the school year as the orders are waiting to be filled.

Please let us know if you have any questions. We are so excited to be back in the studio with your students starting September 8th!

22-23 Level III Leotards – Possible Order Issues2022-09-07T13:35:12-07:00

level IV Pointe Shoe Fitting Information

Dear Level IV Students and Parents:

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 right in our own backyard! Rhea Whitfield Lwin, owner of On Pointe Dancewear in Bellevue, has graciously agreed once again to fit all PNB level IV students. Rhea has been working with PNBS and Freed to provide the BEST fitting experience we need for our students.

Fitting details:
All Level IV students must go through an in-person fitting in order to purchase pointe shoes from On Pointe Dancewear. Pointe shoe fittings must be scheduled ahead of time through On Pointe’s website: www.onpointebellevue.com. Please make your appointment as soon as possible; students should have their pointe shoes by the first day of PNB classes (September 8th).

* Select the service “PNB Level 4 First Pair”
* Please arrive on time with clean feet and trimmed toenails.
* Dancer should arrive wearing clean convertible tights. Please no full-footed tights.
* All dancers must go through an in-person fitting in order to purchase pointe shoes from On Pointe Dancewear
* Each dancer must have their own individual appointment
* Dancers’ families can expect to purchase the following: 1 pair of pointe shoes, matching satin ribbon, pointe shoe elastic, Pro-Pads (toe pads), and a sewing kit. Each dancer will receive a free mesh pointe shoe bag and a special PNB discount of 10% off for this one-time purchase.
* Students should not purchase spacers, toe caps, or lamb’s wool at this time (per PNB School). There should be as little in the shoe as possible when starting pointe work, to allow students to feel the correct shape and placement of the foot. Pro-Pads should provide enough protection at this stage of training, unless PNB faculty suggests otherwise.

All shoes must meet PNB School faculty approval before sewing. On Pointe and PNBS faculty will make every effort to find the best fit we can for each student. On Pointe has expert fitters, and they are also aware of PNBS requirements. Some students may need to experiment with a different type of shoe. The faculty will continue to advise each student to find the best shoe for her foot; so once you have purchased your shoes, please bring them to class and your teacher will approve them to be sewn.

A special “Sewing Seminar” for students will be held during scheduled pointe classes after shoes are given final approval. Students should have their pointe shoes and sewing supplies at each pointe 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 Information2022-09-07T13:35:26-07:00

School Performance Testing Reminder

Hello PNB Families,   

As we prepare for our upcoming School Performance on June 17th and 18th, we wanted to remind you that a negative COVID-19 test result from your student needs to be submitted to us early next week. Please look below for details about the testing dates and submission.

a. PCR: June 13-14  

OR

b. Rapid: June 15-16  

All baseline test results must be submitted to PNB School – pnbschool@pnb.org – by 12:00 Noon on Thursday, June 16

Thank you for your understanding and commitment to PNB School’s safety. Please contact the School if you have any questions.   

Testing Resources:

· Free King County Testing Sites

o Curative Sites – Offers both Rapid PCR (free with insurance, results in 1-2 hours) and 1-2 day PCR testing

§ Direct link to Curative booking site for Cornish Playhouse location

o UW Free Testing Sites

· Kaiser Permanente Testing

o If you have Kaiser Permanente insurance you can make an appointment, and if you explain that it is a return-to-work requirement it is free.

· Lab Rapid Antigen Tests

o GS Labs

o CVS

o Walgreens

· At-Home Rapid Antigen Tests can be purchased at Walgreens, CVS, etc.  Households can also request free tests through federal and local programs:

o Federal Test Kit Request

o Washington Test Kit Request

School Performance Testing Reminder2022-06-10T18:00:03-07:00

FRC Entrance Maintenance Thursday, June 2nd

Hello PNB School Families,

The stairs to the front entrance at the FRC will be roped off today until 4:00pm at the latest due to AT&T maintenance on the roof of our building. If you drop off your student prior the maintenance truck being removed and the roped off area being cleared please direct your student to the ADA ramp to access the front doors and entry for class.

This was unplanned and we apologize for the inconvenience.

FRC Entrance Maintenance Thursday, June 2nd2022-06-02T14:10:05-07:00
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