Company Spotlight
Pacific Northwest Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet has quietly become one of the most admired companies in the country. Based in Seattle, it has a deep Balanchine heritage and a top-tier school that feeds serious talent into the professional world. Reliable, polished, and a joy to watch.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1972
- Based in
- Seattle, Washington, United States
- Style
- Neoclassical and classical
- Home venue
- Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle
What Pacific Northwest Ballet is known for
- A deep Balanchine repertoire
- A highly respected affiliated school
- A leading American company
Notable figures
Over its history, Pacific Northwest Ballet has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Kent Stowell, Francia Russell, Peter Boal.
How to see Pacific Northwest Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle, with a fall-to-spring season and a beloved Nutcracker.
Ballets in the repertoire
Classic ballets you may catch Pacific Northwest Ballet perform include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Coppélia, Giselle, The Sleeping Beauty.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Pacific Northwest Ballet located?
It is based in Seattle, Washington, and performs at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall.
What style is Pacific Northwest Ballet known for?
It has a strong Balanchine and neoclassical heritage alongside the classics, and it runs a highly regarded school.
When was Pacific Northwest Ballet founded?
Pacific Northwest Ballet was founded in 1972 and is based in Seattle, United States.
Where is Pacific Northwest Ballet based?
Pacific Northwest Ballet is based in Seattle, United States, and performs at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall, Seattle.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Pacific Northwest Ballet?
Notable figures connected with Pacific Northwest Ballet include Kent Stowell, Francia Russell, Peter Boal.