Pacific Northwest Ballet principal Noelani Pantastico is famous for her passionate stage presence and strong, powerful technique. Originally from Oahu, HI, Pantastico trained at Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet and frequently attended summer courses at PNB. In 1997, she joined PNB as an apprentice, and was promoted to principal in 2004. Four years later, she joined […]
I feel like we lost a part of our collective childhood yesterday when Maurice Sendak passed away. Who didn’t grow up loving his slightly twisted, often hilarious, and always beautiful books? While he was best known for Where the Wild Things Are and his other illustrated stories, Sendak contributed to the dance world, too. Today […]
The only thing I dislike about gorgeous ballerina Carla Körbes is that she doesn’t live in NYC, where I could see her all the time. Yes, fine, the Pacific Northwest Ballet principal will be visiting the Big Apple next week, when PNB comes to New York City Center. But I think getting that little taste […]
Bunheads, save the date: This Friday, January 27 at 5pm PST, Pacific Northwest Ballet will be live streaming a rehearsal of their upcoming production, Cendrillon. And, really, is there anything better than a behind-closed-doors live peek into the world of professional ballet? Choreographed by Jean-Christophe Maillot, Cendrillon is a new take on the classic Cinderella, focusing […]
You fought through your audition nerves and earned admission to your dream summer program. You managed to pack all your dance necessities into two suitcases. You survived your tearful good-byes with Mom and Dad. You even broke the ice with your new roommate. It’s time to relax and settle in for a great summer of […]
Carla Körbes is one of those rare ballerinas who transcend ordinary stardom, exuding a grace and delicateness that complement her powerful stage presence. When the Brazilian native announced her retirement from Pacific Northwest Ballet last year, hearts collectively broke. After training at the School of American Ballet, Körbes joined New York City Ballet as an […]
In 2015, Mishay Petronelli was one of nine dancers to book a spot on Janet Jackson’s Unbreakable world tour. After a grueling audition process, the group learned iconic choreography, traveled and performed with one of the greatest pop divas of all time. “It was my dream job,” says Petronelli. “Not only was it crazy to […]
Six ballerinas discuss why they love their pointe shoes. Kajiya in Ben Stevenson’s The Nutcracker (Photo by Amitava Sarkar, courtesy Houston Ballet) Yuriko Kajiya, Principal, Houston Ballet Foot type: Wide and flat, with long toes Shoe: Capezio Tiffany Customizations: “I like my heels and sides to be lower than those of the stock shoes. One of […]