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PNB Family November Updates

November Updates from PNB School

Did you know you can get parent portal updates sent to your email? Login to the parent portal and enter your email address to get notifications of new posts.

We continue to update the parent portal regularly, and communication with our PNB School families is a top priority. Please email PNBschool@PNB.org with any questions and we'll get back to you as quickly as possible.


The Nutcracker Returns

In-person tickets to George Balanchine's The Nutcracker® are on sale now! Add some sparkle and magic to your calendar this winter and reserve your seat for this holiday favorite. Click here or use code NutFamily at checkout to take advantage of your 20% PNB Family discount today. 

Take Class In Person!

PNB School’s popular Open Ballet classes for adults are happening in-person in Seattle & Bellevue again! Join former PNB Principal dancer Jonathan Porretta's intermediate ballet class on Saturday mornings in our Seattle studios. Open Program classes are taught by our talented faculty, including former PNB Principal dancers Carrie Imler, Kaori Nakamura, and Julie Tobiason. Click here to see the class schedule!

PNB's New Dancers

Get to know PNB’s newest Company members Jonathan Batista, Ginabel Peterson, James Kirby Rogers, and Lily Wills in our newest PNB is Listening video! You’ll get to hear about the experience of auditioning for PNB via Zoom, how they enjoyed their first performance with the company, and how they’re settling in to Seattle life.

Sensory Friendly

We're excited to present an inclusive, sensory-friendly performance of The Nutcracker on December 21 at 2:00PM, which will welcome neurodiverse audiences of all ages to the shared experience of live ballet with their friends and family. Click here to learn more!

Nutcracker Gift Box

Looking for the perfect gift? Consider our gift box! We have chosen some of our favorite, most popular items to bring the magic of PNB's Nutcracker to your home. You'll receive a nutcracker, a selection of ornaments, sweets and keepsakes wrapped in tissue paper and tulle. Click here to order now!

Stream Beyond Ballet

PNB's second Rep of the season, Beyond Ballet, starts streaming this Thursday, November 18. This mixed bill is packed with emotion, expression, and musicality. Enjoy Ulysses Dove’s mournful Dancing on the Front Porch of Heaven, Jessica Lang’s haunting Ghost Variations, and the PNB Premiere of Alonzo King’s The Personal Element - all from the comfort of your own home.

Creative Movement

Spend a rainy day Dancing Around the World! PNB School Faculty member Deborah Kenner has created a series of free Creative Movement videos featuring PNB School accompanist Emi Oguri. These 30-minute pre-recorded ballet adventures will get your little dancer moving and grooving right in your living room. Click to start your ballet adventure!

A Curious Tale

Faculty member Marjorie Thompson has written a new book for children ages 6-10. A Curious Tale of Magic, Mischief, and Music is a magnificently illustrated magical adventure complete with zany zombies, batty bats, and graceful ghosts! And while you're at it, get to know Ms. Thompson in her PNB School Faculty spotlight on the PNB Blog.


Do you have the Parent Portal bookmarked yet? Keep it handy for updates on classes, Covid restrictions, important dates, and more. Thanks for being part of the PNB Family!

Again, please email PNBSchool@PNB.org if you have any questions  or need further information. We'll get back to you as quickly as possible.

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