by Amy Brandt | Aug 16, 2021 | News, The Latest
Every year, the Princess Grace Foundation–USA recognizes emerging artists in dance, theater and film—a huge honor and often a predictor of future career success. This month, the Foundation announced its 2021 Princess Grace Award winners, including one dancer from a...
by Kyra Laubacher | Mar 7, 2021 | News, Onstage
As the ballet world pushes into spring, companies across the country are adapting to the pandemic by premiering new digital works, wrapping up virtual seasons and engaging in artistic collaborations. Here are a few of the world-premiere digital programs on tap this...
by Marcie Sillman | Feb 28, 2021 | Instagram, Profiles
Hollywood could make a movie about Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan’s big break at Pacific Northwest Ballet. It was November 2017, and the company was performing Crystal Pite’s film-noir–inspired Plot Point, set to music by Bernard Hermann from Alfred...
by Pointe Magazine | Dec 31, 2020 | Profiles, The Latest
Our friends at Dance Magazine announced their annual “25 to Watch” list on January 1, and we can’t think of a better way to ring in 2021. The round-up of emerging talent features dancers, choreographers and companies you should know, spanning...
by Emma Love Suddarth | Dec 15, 2020 | Career, Everything Nutcracker, Instagram
“What is that?” the TSA agent asked last year when I placed the giant circular bag onto the conveyer belt. “It’s a tutu—for ballet. You know…like The Nutcracker?” I was quick to explain. “Oh, I see. How do you plan on...
by Nyamekye Smith For Dance Spirit | Nov 29, 2020 | Profiles, Training
Almost two years ago, Destiny Wimpye shared her goals and dreams with Dance Spirit, and left readers with this quote: “Following your dreams is definitely difficult, especially if you’re a ballet dancer of color. You have to work twice as hard, but hard...
by Marissa DeSantis | Oct 22, 2020 | Career, Instagram, Profiles
“I love the feeling and look of effortless fashion,” says Angelica Generosa. Preferring a classic style, the Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist keeps her wardrobe stocked with blazers. But they serve a practical purpose, too. “It tends to get chilly in...
by Madeline Schrock For Dance Magazine | Jun 25, 2020 | Career, Profiles
For Pacific Northwest Ballet corps dancer Emma Love Suddarth, the Seattle shutdown had a special twist: During her time at home, she was in her third trimester of pregnancy and, in May, gave birth to her son Milo, with husband and PNB soloist Price Suddarth. Dance...