Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Elizabeth Murphy Announces Retirement
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Elizabeth Murphy has announced that she will be retiring at the end of PNB’s 2025-26 season. Murphy joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as a member of the corps de ballet in 2011, was promoted to soloist in 2013, and principal in 2015. Said Murphy, in her announcement: “My earliest memories of dance are: 1. […]
Celebrating Ulysses Dove
Celebrate Black History Month with a tribute to Ulysses Dove, the trailblazing choreographer behind PNB favorites like Red Angels and Serious Pleasures.
Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa on Momotaro
Choreographer Jessica Lang and Kanji Segawa discuss creating Momotaro (The Peach Boy), PNB’s new family ballet featuring live taiko and PNB School students.
Meet the 2026 Summer Course Auditioners
Beginning this January, PNB School is headed to a city near you for our 2026 Summer Course Audition Tour! Each audition is a full technique class adjudicated by a member of PNB School’s renowned faculty. We asked this expert team if they have summer course audition tips, what you should know about auditions, and more! Do […]
PNB School Faculty Spotlight: James Yoichi Moore
Today on the PNB Blog, we are featuring James Yoichi Moore, who returns to PNB as a PNB School faculty member! A former PNB Principal dancer, Mr. Moore brings a wealth of expertise to our students. Keep reading to learn more about James Yoichi Moore’s career, his advice to students, and more! James Yoichi Moore […]
The Truth About Conditioning and Cross-Training for Dancers
By PNB School Assistant Principal Deborah Kenner, PhD There’s been a lot of buzz in the dance world—and on social media—about conditioning and cross-training. Everywhere you look, coaches and influencers are offering programs that promise to improve flexibility, build strength, and elevate technique. But with so much information (and misinformation) out there, it’s important to […]
PNB School Faculty Spotlight: Margarita Armas
Today on the PNB Blog, we are featuring Margarita Armas, who joins PNB School as a faculty member this year! A former PNB School Professional Division student, it is a joy to have Ms. Armas back in the PNB studios. We are especially excited to feature her this Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month. Margarita Armas is […]
Q&A with PNB School’s Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk
PNB School’s new Managing Director Lauri-Michelle Houk is off to a fabulous start as we kick off the new school year. Coming most recently from San Diego, where she served as Founder, Director, and CEO of the San Elijo Dance and Music Academy, Houk is also a former soloist with PNB and PNB School faculty […]
Jewels Inspired Playlist
Check out this Jewels-inspired playlist, featuring all things gems, glitter, and sparkle! George Balanchine’s Jewels was created in 1967 after an inspiring visit to Van Cleef and Arpels. With glittering scenic and costume design by Jérôme Kaplan and stunning Balanchine choreography, Jewels brings its namesake to life onstage. What song would be on your Jewels […]
Pacific Northwest Ballet Principal Dancer Lucien Postlewaite Announces Retirement
Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Lucien Postlewaite has announced that he will be retiring at the end of PNB’s 2025-26 season, in anticipation of launching his new career as a certified life coach. Postlewaite joined Pacific Northwest Ballet as an apprentice in 2003, was promoted to corps de ballet in 2004, soloist in 2007, and […]