Much of what today is considered classical ballet is grounded in 15th and 16th century European culture, some of it with colonial perspective and demeaning depictions of Asian culture.
Pacific Northwest Ballet bring dance film fest to Seattle Center
For Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) dancer and choreographer Price Suddarth, immersion in the dance world was, from a childhood, a matter of degrees.
James Yoichi Moore to retire from PNB
Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) principal dancer James Yoichi Moore has announced that he is retiring at the end of PNB’s 2023-24 season—after a 20-year career with the company.
Kuu Sakuragi promoted at PNB
Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) Corps de ballet dancer Kuu Sakuragi has been promoted to Soloist.
Kaori Nakamura: retiring dancer was truly a ‘dream come true’
By Marino Saito Northwest Asian Weekly Graceful, light, strong, and fierce — that’s how Pacific Northwest Ballet principal dancer Kaori Nakamura is described by fellow dancer Jonathan Porretta.
From DanceChance to the stage — Brothers Eric and Enrico fulfill dreams of becoming dancers through youth dance program
By Deanna Duff Northwest Asian Weekly The red curtain rises, the music begins to swell, and the audience is
Nov. 27: Kuan and Yan act as PNB guest conductors
Carolyn Kuan, former associate conductor of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra, and Judith Yan, music director/principal conductor of Opera on the Avalon in Canada, were two of four guest conductors for the performances of the Stowell/Sendak version of “The Nutcracker” by the Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB).