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Each of the four works on this program succeeds on its “own, but seen together we admire the tremendous variation choreographers bring to dance. ” © nycdanceproject.com pacific northwest ballet is a with stagings by Janet Reed and talent continues to gain notice across choreographer’s company. In some Melissa Hayden. Francia Russell’s the country. In the past few months, his companies, that term might imply stagings built a Balanchine catalogue ballets have been performed by Kansas one choreographer creates the bulk that is the envy of many companies. City Ballet, Tulsa Ballet, and PNB. of the repertoire. That’s not the case Two of his earlier works are part of José Limón’s The Moor’s Pavane is a with PNB. We celebrate choreography, this program, one staged by me and haunting distillation of Shakespeare’s devoting resources, time, and energy the other by Balanchine repetiteur and Othello, staged for us with care and to the creation of new dances and PNB favorite guest Judith Fugate. insight by Jennifer Scanlon. Pairing the the presentation of notable pieces What is remarkable about drama of the plot with the formality from the past—recognizing each Balanchine’s work is the range. of a courtly pavane, Limón creates choreographer has a voice of his or her Tarantella is a dance for street an inescapable tension. Elements of own and performance is their means entertainers in Italian piazze who betrayal, suspicion, and passion swim of expression. In my tenure as artistic perform in front of gathering crowds, through the structure of the dance, director, we’ve added more than one shaking and banging tambourines but can’t break it. The back and forth hundred new works to the rep, bringing in hopes of earning a coin or two. between emotion and control reach a the company’s grand total of ballets to The dancers vie for favor, egging boiling point and a point of no return. more than three hundred. each other on and cashing in as the Limón’s use of choreography to convey Presenting masterworks like José competition heats up. Theme might emotion and story is unparalleled. Limón’s The Moor’s Pavane and George take place in the Tsar’s imperial court. Each of the four works on this Balanchine’s Theme and Variations is as Like Tchaikovsky’s triumphant score, program succeeds on its own, but seen important as providing opportunities it is a lesson in academic purity and together we admire the tremendous for young choreographers like Price the opulence derived from the basic variation choreographers bring to Suddarth. A virtual festival of new principles of technique and musicality. dance. All four are unique and stand choreography happens the weekend of If you were unfamiliar with the in stark contrast to the others, and yet June 14. On Friday night, new works by choreographer of these two works, common denominators of music and Christopher D’Ariano, Dammiel Cruz, you probably wouldn’t guess they were movement on a bare stage unite. We Ron Gatsby, Mark Haim, and 19 young made by the same person—worlds apart realize the possibilities of creation are women from Eva Stone’s new year-long and yet each is a mastery of musicality, endless. This is what Eva’s students are choreography class debut outside of speed, and thrill. discovering. Their class is called New McCaw Hall, followed by six world Balanchine’s aesthetic inhabits the Voices, and as they prepare to show premieres by Company dancers Nancy work of many who followed him. Price their creations on June 14, they are in Casciano, Christopher D’Ariano, Steven Suddarth is no exception, having the audience with you now, watching Loch, Amanda Morgan, Sarah Pasch, trained at Balanchine’s School of these three choreographers speak with and Calista Ruat on stage later that American Ballet and having danced in their distinct voice and finding their night as part of NEXT STEP. Saturday’s dozens of his ballets throughout his own. Thank you all for listening. School Performance offers a revival career. Signature takes Balanchine’s by Kiyon Gaines and a premiere by principles and extends them—adding Margaret Mullin. reach, testing partnering, playing with Balanchine’s choreography has long patterns, and finding new ground—all been a backbone of PNB programs, fueled by the alluring composition of starting in the company’s earliest days Barret Anspach. Price’s choreographic Peter Boal

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6 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET 2018–2019 PNB BOARD OF TRUSTEES From The Sponsor OFFICERS Chairman – David Hadley 3 President – Joan Fitzmaurice Treasurer – Maria Mackey Growing up in the Yakima Valley as part of a working-class family didn’t Secretary – Lynn Lindsay present many chances for me to experience the ballet as a kid. I faced VP of Governance – Lynne Graybeal barriers of cost, exposure, and opportunity. Although I wouldn’t be able Immediate Past Chairman – Aya Hamilton 2 3 Chairman Emeritus – Sheffield Phelps2 3 * to understand those barriers until much later in life, I did sense that Assistant Secretary – H. David Kaplan certain art forms were not for me. As Audre Lorde wrote, “Our feelings are our most genuine path to knowledge.” COMMITTEE CHAIRS Trustee Engagement – Gail James A collision of work, luck, and passion has since closed the distance Education – Jon Conte between the arts and me. After 15 years working in the sector, I have Major Gifts – Peter Horvitz 2 3 been able to taste and touch the myriad forms, disciplines, and places 2 3 Leadership – Peter Horvitz where culture exists—including the grace and dynamism of the ballet. Marketing & Public Relations – Sara Jones Foundation Board Chairman – Peter Horvitz 2 3 As Executive Director of 4Culture, King County’s cultural services agency, I have the privilege of nurturing our region’s cultural ecosystem. I am one of the lucky ones—I love my job! EX-OFFICIO TRUSTEES Yet one of my happiest memories occurred when I recently got to sit next to my two young Artistic Director – Peter Boal 1 Executive Director – Ellen Walker 1 sons, Jonas and Avery, at PNB’s production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. As the curtain rose, Young Patrons Circle – Jon Shepherd I watched their eyes light up at the pageantry, skill, and fluidity of the dancers. We talked about the Parents Association – Jennifer Gaines 1 artists, the story, and the experience all the way home. That is the power of the ballet. That is the PNB STARS – Alesha Shemwell 1 power of the arts. GOVERNING BOARD OF TRUSTEES 4Culture is proud to support Pacific Northwest Ballet and its innovative efforts to welcome all Donna Barnett Megan Kirley audiences to this venerable art form. Carl Behnke 2 Alex Lange Susan Brotman 2 Terrel Lefferts Sue Buske Josh Lieberman Enjoy! Jon Conte Lynn Lindsay Sharon Falkner Maria Mackey Jerald Farley Frederick W. McDonald Joan Fitzmaurice Carol Neiman Stephen E. Fuhs Susan Okamoto Lynne Graybeal Gwendolyn C. Payton William Grinstein Betty Pirnat Elizabeth Guez Tom A. Puentes Brian J. Carter, Executive Director, 4Culture Dave Hadley James Raisbeck Aya Hamilton Barbara Ries W. Daniel Heidt 2 Catherine Ries Kalen Pieper Holmes Vivian Schwab Toni Hoover Elizabeth Stokes From The Executive Director Peter Horvitz Shannon Tierney Gail James Aimee Truchard Christy Jones Stephanie True Sara Jones Natasha Lalji Verjee Dear Friends, H. David Kaplan Connie Walsh Dan Kingston Jodi Wong If you haven’t done so, please jump to the column above and read Brian Wendy Kizzier Leslie Yamada Carter’s letter, which arrived as we were putting together this edition ADVISORY BOARD OF TRUSTEES of Encore. Among our offices and cubicles, it quickly went viral. Brian Marleen Alhadeff Maritta Ko expressed beautifully what so many of us love about working at PNB: the Mariana Ancira Rocke Koreis magic that happens when you experience live performance through the Courtney Bear Candy J. Lee eyes of children. All of us know the power of that experience, and draw on Kristin Bunce Helene Mawyer Elisabeth Bodal Arnold Ness it to fuel our work. Brian, thanks. Brooke de Boutray Alida Oles It’s bittersweet to type the words “all of us.” We are a tight-knit group Cheryl Clark Kristin Pastoriza at PNB, and we’re saying farewell at the end of June to several of our most Margaret Dell’Osso Mimi Richards Elizabeth Dougherty Jenna Shah admired collaborators. You’ve surely read about the company retirements of Rachel Foster and Becky Figueroa Alesha Shemwell Jonathan Porretta, whom we’ll celebrate at the Season Encore on June 9. Then there’s longtime Kathy Alvord Gerlich Mel Sturman Costume Shop Manager Larae Hascall, whose impeccable standards and gracious-in-the-face-of- Stacy Graves Peggy Swistak Adiel Guinzburg Christina Tanner anything demeanor have powerfully informed our organizational culture for more than 30 years. Samantha Holloway Jennifer Thompson Rico Chiarelli, our virtuoso Resident Lighting Designer, will move on as well, but thankfully he’ll CathyBeth Hooper Deidra Wager be back to design for us occasionally as he pursues other forms of artistic expression (you enjoyed Jill Jackson Lisa Wahbe a captivating preview during DIRECTOR’S CHOICE in March). Grazie, paisan. Pamela Johnson Kathryn Wickham Glenn Kawasaki Shirley Zaic We also say goodbye to Howard Neslen, assistant carpenter and IATSE Local 15 shop steward, a April Kieburtz reassuring and affable presence backstage for decades, and a kind and talented mainstay of PNB’s brilliant production team. Happy sailing, Howard, and thank you. TRUSTEES EMERITI Norma Cugini* Jane McConnell When I arrived at PNB in 2003, I found an instant friend in Paul Gibson, then principal dancer Jane M. Davis* Joe Norman 3 and later ballet master with an extraordinary reputation for his work in the studio and beyond. Wendy Griffin 2 Rick Redman Coco, we will miss you every day, and wish you the best of everything as you make your way east. Cathi Hatch 2 Francia Russell Travis Keeler 3 Kent Stowell Earlier this season we also said farewell to talented contributors Victoria McFall, Robin Emer- Arthur H. Mazzola 2 Carol Wright son, and Allan Dameron, who continue to leave big shoes to fill. While we welcome fantastic new members of Team PNB, we remember how all of these colleagues have left an indelible imprint on BOARD OF TRUSTEES LIFE FELLOWS Patty Barrier Dr. Susan Lindsay PNB and have taught us all so much about making ballet more beautiful. Each of you will always Kay Baxter Maria Postnikoff-Downing be part of “all of us.” Robert R. Braun, Jr. Marsha Rich Ingham Ron Elgin Sharon Richardson James A. Elias Susan R. Richey Kind regards, Don C. Franklin Cynthia Stroum David F. Hill 3 Linda Warson Catherine Hobi Hawes David B. Winder 2 3 John Iverson 3 * Linda Wyman Jim Judson* Ellen Walker, Executive Director ¹Advisory/Ex Officio ² Past Chair3 Past President *Deceased encorespotlight.com 7 Thank you to our Volunteers Pacific Northwest Ballet’s family of supporters includes dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers. The individuals in each organization contribute countless hours to ensure the success of our programs. We gratefully acknowledge the generosity of each volunteer and their assistance in furthering PNB’s goals this season.

2019–2020 PNB Volunteer Organizations

PNB STARS Originally established in 1997 to honor PNB’s PNB School 25th Anniversary, PNB STARS’ dedicated Parents’ Association members support the Ballet through special events, fundraising, and member education. An association of parents of Alesha Shemwell, President PNB School students, the PNBSPA Terri Richardson, Past President functions as a support organization Kristin Pastoriza, VP Membership for the School, students, and parents Anne Dor, Birgit Hansen, Rian McLeod, to further the goals of quality VP Programs dance instruction. Maureen Reilly, Treasurer Brittinie Harper-Mitchell, Recording Secretary Jennifer Gaines, President Volunteer assists students preparing for DanceChance Celebration Day. ©Joseph Lambert. Faith Sheridan, Corresponding Secretary Andrea Gennotti, Secretary Donna Thornes, Joanne Iaciofano, Christi Young, Treasurer Communications/Newsletter DanceChance Courtney Bear Geist, Scholarship Liaison Taylor Perry, Photography Chair PNB School’s DanceChance program offers Andrea Pinkowski, Peggy Swistak, Joia Poort, Communications Chair free classical ballet training to elementary Jan Lawrence, Members At-Large Christi Young, students from Seattle Public Schools. Event Chairs Petite Finale Chair (Seattle) Volunteers assist students in classroom First Look Gala — Gwendolyn Payton, preparation, educational activities, and Kimberly Montgomery, Dina Wampold, Co-Chairs transportation coordination while helping Petite Finale Chair (Eastside) Pointe to the Stars Scholarship Event — to guide students in a positive manner. Amy Anderson, Cindy Lee, Co-Chairs Jennifer Gaines, Canopy Blue Shopping Event — Sue Buske Carolyn Mawbey School Performance Chair (Seattle) Rian McLeod, Chair Alice Cao Kimberly Catherine Obrocea, Aimee Chevalier Montgomery School Performance Chair (Eastside) Heather Dachary Linda Peters Leslie Gallagher Jennifer Porter YPC (Young Patrons Miranda Garr Hannah Simmons Circle) Board Stacy Graves Abby Taylor Helene Kleban Mark Pate Jon Shepherd, President Adaline Lee Emily Yamada, Chair Meeka Charles Volunteer Corps Kince de Vera Ever wonder who runs the Amusements gift Justin Domingue shop, helps out at Will Call, welcomes patrons Gabrielle Gutierrez to PNB’s Donor Lounge, and maintains the Andrew Hoge Phelps Center library as well as contributes Vivian Hsu countless behind-the-scenes hours to tasks in Jessica May our administrative offices? Christa Peck Robyn Wilson During the past season, more than 200 Peter Woodward members of our Volunteer Corps showed Jessica Zen their support of PNB with hours of service PNB STARS (l-r) Birgit Hansen, Maureen Reilly, and devoted to a multitude of tasks essential to Courtney Bear Geist selling raffle tickets at PNB’s 2018 First Look gala. ©Alabastro Photography. the organization’s success.

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beautiful thing we each have to offer is that we are 100% irreplaceable, distinctively singular, and utterly unmatched. Signature celebrates this notion—the idea of the nothing that is inimitable, the nothing that makes each individual matchless.

Notes by Price Suddarth. Tarantella MUSIC: Louis Moreau Gottschalk (Grande Tarantelle, Op. 67, c. 1866), reconstructed and orchestrated by Hershy Kay CHOREOGRAPHY: George Balanchine ©The George Balanchine Trust STAGING: Peter Boal COSTUME DESIGN: Mark Zappone LIGHTING DESIGN: Randall G. Chiarelli

PREMIERE: January 7, 1964; New York City Ballet

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The 2019 production of George Balanchine’s Tarantella is generously supported by Marcella McCaffray.

Emma Love Suddarth and Dylan Wald in Signature. © Angela Sterling. The works of George Balanchine performed Signature dialogue of the “why me?” arose. by Pacific Northwest Ballet are made My ultimate discovery? Nothing. No thing possible in part by The Louise Nadeau MUSIC: Barret Anspach (VVLD, 2015, revised sets me apart. It’s not about what we can do Endowed Fund. 2019) or what we possess—that possible “it” factor; CHOREOGRAPHY: Price Suddarth there will always be someone else out there George Balanchine created Tarantella in COSTUME DESIGN: Mark Zappone who is stronger, faster, better. Instead, the 1964 for New York City Ballet principal LIGHTING DESIGN: Randall G. Chiarelli most beautiful thing about each individual dancers Patricia McBride and Edward PREMIERE: November 6, 2015; Pacific Northwest is just that—we are individual. The most Villella. In his book, Balanchine’s Stories of Ballet the Great Ballets, the choreographer had this to say about his charming work: “This pas de The 2015 world premiere of Price deux is one of a long series of short ballets I Suddarth’s Signature was generously have made for the gifts of specific dancers. underwritten in part by Deidra Wager, Jodi The music is for solo piano and orchestra, Wong, and Katharyn Alvord Gerlich. based on the Grande Tarantelle of the New Orleans pianist-composer Louis Gottschalk, who dazzled Europe and the United States “Why me?” with his recitals a hundred years ago. This work, which I asked Hershy Kay to orches- A question all of us have asked ourselves trate for us, is thought to be the first work at one time or another: as a dancer, what for piano and orchestra ever composed by an makes my performance worth watching; as American. It is a dazzling display piece, full a musician, what makes my melody worth of speed and high spirits. So, I hope, is the hearing; as a writer, what makes my script dance, which is ‘Neapolitan,’ if you like, and worth reading; as a choreographer, what ‘demi-caractère.’ The costumes are inspired makes my movement worth repeating? by Italy, anyhow, and there are tambourines.” When Peter approached me with the unpar- Created for a particular pair of alleled opportunity to create something on dancers, Tarantella continues to an extraordinary company of remarkable challenge artists of succeeding gener- individuals (that is, once the excitement ations, whose virtuosity it delightfully wore off), I felt it my responsibility to showcases. The ballet has been in Pacific identify what attribute or skill I might offer Angelica Generosa in Tarantella, choreography by Northwest Ballet’s repertory since 1985. that could set my work apart. The inner George Balanchine © The George Balanchine Trust. © Lindsay Thomas. Notes by Jeanie Thomas, 1995. 10 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET Desdemona’s alleged unfaithfulness—an danced the principal roles at the premiere. untrue accusation with which Iago goads It is this work, set to the final movement of Othello to tragedy. Within the stately Tchaikovsky’s Third Orchestral Suite, which measures of a Renaissance court dance, Lincoln Kirstein credited with finally estab- the pavane, set appropriately to music of lishing Balanchine’s reputation—fifteen years Purcell, their various passions smolder, after his arrival in the U. S. and a year before erupt, and move them towards the inevitable the birth of New York City Ballet. conclusion, ironically contrasting ceremo- A celebration of the grand Petipa style niousness and violence to the terrible final that Balanchine knew so well, Theme and moment. Variations is unmistakably imperial in its Through his subjects and the distinctive ancestry—with its hierarchical cast consisting technique that would embody them, Limón’s of ballerina, premier danseur, soloists, and imagination was drawn to heroic figures and corps de ballet; its undisguised use of the their conflicts. He wrote: “I try to compose most rudimentary classical steps, signaled by Cecilia Iliesiu in rehearsal for The Moor’s Pavane. works that are involved with man’s basic the battement tendu that opens the work and © Lindsay Thomas. tragedy and the grandeur of his spirit. I want recurs as a “theme” gesture throughout the to dig beneath empty formalisms, displays increasingly complicated variations; its The Moor’s Pavane of technical virtuosity, and the slick surface; brilliant, courtly atmosphere that culminates Variations on the theme to probe the human entity for the powerful, in the stirring processional polonaise; and its often crude, beauty of the gesture that speaks deliberate evocation of that most regal of of Othello of man’s humanity.” The Moor’s Pavane won ballets, The Sleeping Beauty. Music: Henry Purcell (The Gordian Knot the Dance Magazine Award for outstanding But Theme and Variations is also Unty’d, Z.599, 1691; Abdelazer, or creation in the field of American modern classicism pushed to the limit, a flowering The Moor’s Revenge, Z.570, 1695), dance and has been in Pacific Northwest of everything Balanchine had learned from arranged by Simon Sadoff Ballet’s repertory since 1986. Petipa refracted through his own 20th- Choreography: José Limón century sensibility. With its quicksilver speed, Staging: Jennifer Scanlon Notes by Jeanie Thomas, 1993; edited by vigor of attack, playful changes of direction, Costume Design: Pauline Lawrence Doug Fullington, 2019. and unexpected musical accents, the ballet is Lighting Design: Randall G. Chiarelli a glorious example of Balanchine’s genius for apprehending the essence of a style together PREMIERE: August 17, 1949; José Limon Dance Theme and Company (Connecticut College American with its potential for organic evolution. A Dance Festival) Variations daunting challenge for the dancers, it was PNB PREMIERE: November 12, 1986 singled out by Mikhail Baryshnikov as the MUSIC: Peter Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Suite No. 3 most difficult ballet he ever danced. in G Major, 1884; final movement) The Moor’s Pavane, José Limón’s dance When PNB Founding Artistic Director meditation on Othello, was created in 1949 CHOREOGRAPHY: George Balanchine Francia Russell traveled to Leningrad in 1988 for the Limón company and has been cited © The George Balanchine Trust to stage the Soviet Union’s first authorized by critics the world over as his masterpiece. STAGING: Judith Fugate version ever of a Balanchine ballet, it is most As the historic barriers between modern SCENIC DESIGN: Charlene Hall fitting that Theme and Variations was the dance and classical ballet have gradually COSTUME DESIGN: Mark Zappone work she chose. The ballet has been in Pacific given way, The Moor’s Pavane has been LIGHTING DESIGN: Randall G. Chiarelli Northwest Ballet’s repertory since 1985. added to the repertories of ballet companies around the world, whose dancers have PREMIERE: November 26, 1947; Ballet Theatre (New York) Notes by Jeanie Thomas; edited by taken up the challenge of mastering a gravi- Doug Fullington, 2009. ty-driven technique in essential ways so PNB PREMIERE: October 16, 1985 different from their own. Grand Tarantelle, Op. 67 by arrangement with Boosey & Hawkes Inc., publisher and copyright owner. As a distillation of Shakespeare’s great The 2019 production of George tragedy, The Moor’s Pavane is an ideal vehicle Balanchine’s Theme and Variations is The Moor’s Pavane © 1996, José Limón Dance for that technique. As critic Deborah Jowitt generously supported by David & Cheryl Foundation. This performance of The Moor’s Pavane, observed: “That...awareness of the pull of Hadley. a Limónsm Dance, is presented by arrangement with gravity made [Limón]—and his dances— The José Limón Dance Foundation, Inc. and has been produced in accordance with the Limón Stylesm and look powerful: the struggle of muscles Limón Techniquesm service standards established by became a metaphor for the struggle of sm The works of George Balanchine performed The José Limón Dance Foundation, Inc. Limón , Limón souls.” Here there are four, their individual Stylesm, and Limón Techniquesm are trade service marks by Pacific Northwest Ballet are made natures and the emotional drama between of The José Limón Dance Foundation, Inc. (all rights possible in part by The Louise Nadeau reserved). them conveyed wholly through abstract Endowed Fund. movement: the noble Othello (called “The These performances of Theme and Variations and Moor”), the innocent Desdemona (called Tarantella, Balanchine Ballets®, are presented by “The Moor’s Wife”), the treacherous Iago George Balanchine choreographed Theme arrangement with The George Balanchine Trust and have (called “His Friend”), and his sensuous been produced in accordance with the Balanchine Style® and Variations in 1947 for Ballet Theatre, and Balanchine Technique® service standards established spouse Emilia (called “The Friend’s Wife”), which had been founded eight years and provided by The Trust. who unwittingly provides the evidence of earlier. Alicia Alonzo and Igor Youskevitch encorespotlight.com 11 About The Artists

Price Suddarth an art major. It was here that he saw his with a performance on October 11, 1948, the Choreographer, Signature first dance program: “What I saw simply New York City Ballet was born. Balanchine and irrevocably changed my life. I saw the served as its ballet master and principal Pacific Northwest Ballet soloist and dance as a vision of ineffable power. A man choreographer from 1948 until his death choreographer Price Suddarth joined the could, with dignity and towering majesty, in 1983. Balanchine’s more than 400 dance Company as an apprentice in 2010 and was dance… dance as Michelangelo’s visions works include Serenade (1934), Concerto promoted to corps de ballet in 2011 and dance and as the music of Bach dances.” Barocco (1941), Le Palais de Cristal, later soloist in 2018. His choreographic career In 1946, after studying and performing renamed Symphony in C (1947), Orpheus began at the School of American Ballet’s for 10 years with Doris Humphrey and (1948), The Nutcracker (1954), Agon 2007 student choreographic workshop, Charles Weidman, he established his (1957), Symphony in Three Movements and he went on to choreograph for the own company with Humphrey as artistic (1972), Stravinsky Violin Concerto (1972), Regional Dance America gala, numerous director. During her tenure, Humphrey Vienna Waltzes (1977), Ballo della Regina PNB NEXT STEP performances, and choreographed many pieces for the Limón (1978), and Mozartiana (1981). He also PNB School’s annual School Performance. Dance Company, and it was under her choreographed for films, operas, revues, Signature—his first work for PNB’s experienced directorial eye that Limón and musicals. A major artistic figure mainstage—had its world premiere in created his signature dance, The Moor’s of the twentieth century, Balanchine 2015. In 2016, Central Pennsylvania Youth Pavane (1949). Limón’s choreographic revolutionized the look of classical ballet. Ballet premiered his work, limit[LESS], works were quickly recognized as Taking classicism as his base, he heightened, and he was invited to participate in the Fall masterpieces and the company itself quickened, expanded, streamlined, and session of the New York Choreographic became a landmark of American dance. even inverted the fundamentals of the Institute. That same year, Suddarth also Many of his dances—There is a Time, Missa 400-year-old language of academic dance. created Silent Resonance, made solely for Brevis, Psalm, The Winged—are considered This had an inestimable influence on the virtual reality using PIXVANA software. In classics of modern dance. Limón was a growth of dance in America. Although at 2017, he choreographed Shifted Figures for consistently productive choreographer first his style seemed particularly suited to Sculptured Dance, a collaboration between until his death in 1972—he choreographed the energy and speed of American dancers, PNB and Seattle Art Museum, and this at least one new piece each year—and especially those he trained, his ballets are past April, Kansas City Ballet premiered his he was also an influential teacher and now performed by all the major classical White Noise and Tulsa Ballet premiered his advocate for modern dance. He was in ballet companies throughout the world. First Light. residence each summer at the American Dance Festival, a key faculty member Emil de Cou in The Juilliard School’s Dance Division Conductor beginning in 1953, and the director of Lincoln Center’s American Dance Theatre Emil de Cou has been Music Director and from 1964-65. Limón received two Dance Principal Conductor at Pacific Northwest Magazine Awards, the Capezio Award, and Ballet since 2011. He has conducted many honorary doctorates from four universities of the nation’s major ballet and symphony in recognition of his achievements. orchestras, including American Ballet Theatre, San Francisco Ballet, and the George Balanchine National Symphony Orchestra, where he Choreographer, Tarantella, Theme and was associate conductor. He is currently Variations conductor of the NSO at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts and also Born in St. Petersburg, Russia, George serves as a musical consultant for NASA. Balanchine (1904-1983) is regarded as the foremost 20th-century choreographer Alastair Willis in the world of ballet. He came to the Guest Conductor United States in late 1933, at the age of 29, accepting the invitation of the young Alastair Willis is Music Director of the American arts patron Lincoln Kirstein, Illinois Symphony Orchestra. He has guest- José Limón. CSU Archives/Courtesy, Everett whose great passions included the dream conducted internationally for Chicago Collection. of creating a ballet company in America. Symphony, Philadelphia Orchestra, José Limón At Balanchine’s behest, Kirstein was also New York Philharmonic, San Francisco Choreographer, The Moor’s Pavane prepared to support the formation of an Symphony, Mexico City Philharmonic, American academy of ballet that would Orquestra Sinfonica de Rio de Janeiro, Hong José Limón (1908-1972) was a crucial figure eventually rival the long established schools Kong Sinfonietta, China National Orchestra in the development of modern dance: his of Europe. This was the School of American (Beijing), and Silk Road Ensemble (with powerful dancing shifted perceptions of Ballet, founded in 1934, the first product Yo-Yo Ma), among others. His recording the male dancer, while his choreography of the Balanchine-Kirstein collaboration. of Ravel’s L’ Enfant et les Sortileges with continues to bring a dramatic vision of Several ballet companies directed by the Nashville Symphony and Opera for Naxos dance to audiences around the world. two were created and dissolved in the years was Grammy nominated for Best Classical Born in Mexico, Limón moved to New that followed, while Balanchine found other Album in 2009. York City in 1928 after a year at UCLA as outlets for his choreography. Eventually,

12 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET Michael Jinsoo Lim Violin Soloist, Signature Michael Jinsoo Lim is concertmaster and solo violinist for PNB, artistic director of the Seattle-based ensemble Frequency and serves on the faculty of Cornish College of the Arts. For twenty years, Lim toured and recorded with the award- winning Corigliano Quartet, a group he co-founded. As a recording artist, his credits include the Corigliano Quartet’s Naxos label album, which was honored as one of The New Yorker’s Ten Best Classical Recordings of the Year.

Rita Lee Violin Soloist, Signature A graduate of Peabody Conservatory, Rita Lee performs classical, dance, jazz, and popular music. She is Principal Second Violin with PNB Orchestra and formerly, was a concertmaster of the Martha Graham Dance Company. Ms. Lee is a founding member of the Enigma Ensemble, a chamber group in the San Francisco Bay Area, and participates annually in the Cabrillo Music Festival. She has performed with Kevin Spacey, Harry Connick, Jr., Stevie Wonder, Madeleine Peyroux, Dionne Warwick, and Macklemore.

Christina Siemens Piano Soloist, Tarantella Christina Siemens joined PNB in 2003. She was promoted to Company Pianist in 2008 and became Principal Company Pianist in 2018. She has an extensive solo keyboard repertory with PNB as well as performing as soprano soloist in numerous Company productions. Ms. Siemens regularly appears with the Seattle Symphony, Auburn Symphony, The Tudor Choir, and Byrd ATP PRESENTS Ensemble, and performs for commercial and soundtrack recordings. BEATSCIENCE MUSIC IN MOTION Learn more about all June 22 & 23, 2019 Cornish Playhouse, 201 Mercer St the contributing artists Tickets: brownpapertickets.com of works featured in alchemytap.com THEMES & VARIATIONS by visiting PNB.org.

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Peter Boal, Artistic Director | Kent Stowell & Francia Russell, Founding Artistic Directors | Ellen Walker, Executive Director

ARTISTIC STAFF OPERATIONS ACCOMPANISTS Peter Boal, Artistic Director Serni Reeves, Office Manager Don Vollema*, Music Staff Coordinator Otto Neubert*, Anne Dabrowski, Paul Gibson, Brian Zenk, Maintenance Supervisor David Barela, Stephen Barnes*, Carol Buschmann*, Ballet Masters Cheryl Gunder, Receptionist David Clodfelter, David Close, Tatyana Dadayeva, Doug Fullington, Assistant to Peter Boal Diane Sardeson, Saturday Receptionist Oleg Dusayev, DJ Gommels, Evelyn Hsu, Eva Emil de Cou, Music Director/Principal Conductor Huentleman, Irv Huck*, Nathan Jensen, Jeff Rodger Burnett*, Orchestra Personnel Manager DEVELOPMENT Junkinsmith, Marina Katsel, Adam Kessler, William Christina Siemens, Principal Company Pianist Carrie Mood, Interim Development Director Kirkpatrick, Art Koshi, Avi Lasser, Emi Oguri, Elisabeth Ellis, Company Pianist Liza Madison, Associate Director of Development Michael Owcharuk, Gary Palmer, Susan Paton, Stephen Barnes*, Yelena Golets, Jeff Junkinsmith, Nicole Frederiksen, Corporate Relations Manager Genevieve Peaslee, Megan Phillips, Randall Plut, Randall Plut, Katja Rubin, Shelley Sutton-Bolton, Suzanne Erickson, Foundation & Government Elizabeth Purswell, Angela Rinaldi-Gribas, Katja Rob Vienneau, Don Vollema, Annastasia Workman, Relations Manager Rubin*, Shelly Sutton-Bolton, Rob Vienneau, Class Pianists Kristin Price, Special Events Manager Joseph Williams, Annastasia Workmann Mona Butler*, Orchestra Librarian Nicole Song, Annual Fund Manager Jon Blake, Birgit Hansen, Librarians Marianna Clair, Individual Giving & Board COMMUNITY EDUCATION Sheila Dietrich*, Archivist Liaison Associate Shannon Barnes, Curriculum Manager Michele Curtis, Family Matinee Ballet Master Maria Gorbaty, Development Coordinator Rochelle Rapaszky, Education Programs Coordinator Lauren Kirchner, Student Cast & Parent Jennifer Cho, Donor Information Coordinator Ann Marie Caldwell, Education Programs Assistant Volunteer Coordinator Dammiel Cruz, Ciara McCormack Greenwalt, Adriana MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Hernandez, Lauren Kirchner, Mackenzie Malhotra, PRODUCTION Lia Chiarelli, Director Nia-Amina Minor, Robert Moore, Fathiya Ritter, Norbert Herriges, Technical Director Lexi Clements, Associate Director of Marketing Hayley Shannon, Ayako Shapiro, Suzanne Singla, Ellen Sandra Barrack, Production Stage Manager Gary Tucker, Media Relations Manager Tejera, Teaching Artists Leigh’Ann Andrews, Stage Manager Marsha Bennion*, Publications Manager Becca Baggenstoss, Devin Bews, Jordan Furrow, Max Randall G. Chiarelli*, Resident Lighting Designer Lindsay Thomas, Videographer Holmberg, Jeremy Jones, Adam Kessler, Meleta Buckstaff, Assistant for Shoes & Rentals Cassandra Lea-Saxton, Digital Experience Designer Will Lone, Accompanists John Evans, Master Carpenter Caitlin Klask, Senior Marketing Coordinator Dante Leonardi, Master Electrician Kristen Liang, Engagement Manager/Executive PNBCONDITIONING STAFF Jeffrey Stebbins*, Master of Properties Assistant Amy Barkley, Pilates Coordinator Alan Hiskey*, Fly Person Doug Fullington, Audience Education Manager Melissa Brown, Carol Elsner, Teresa Hanawalt, Deborah Peter Gantt*, Shop Carpenter Jennifer Shealy, Senior Manager of Ticket Operations Kenner, Dina McDermott, Kayoko Price, Suzanne Howard Neslen*, Tim Casey, Assistant Carpenters Megan Weigley, Patron Experience Manager Singla, Tara F. Stepenberg, Marjorie Thompson Jonathan Hackett*, Production Electrician Max Frauel, Patron Experience Supervisor Reed Nakayama, Assistant Electrician Julie Jamieson, Group Sales THERAPY Jay Gosselin*, Kevin Krist*, Properties Assistant Teal Christensen, Amanda Mulvihill, Steven Anderson, MD, Consulting Physician Jan Harvey-Smith*, Master Scenic Artist LiLi Pigott, Customer Service Representatives Boyd Bender, Director of Physical Therapy Services & Scott Bennet, Jennifer Law, Kelly Staton, Shaliese Rogers, Telesales Campaign Manager Physical Therapist Scenic Artists Kate Farwell, Manager of Amusements Elizabeth Rigsbee, Lisa Van Loben Sels, Physical Dominic Iacono, Lighting Technician Therapists Toby Basiliko, Sound PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET SCHOOL Lori Brewington, Physical Therapy Assistant Jim Austin*, Tammy Martin, Followspot Operators Peter Boal, Director Christopher Kagen, Dorothee Wihl, Massage Therapists Jack Taylor, Videographer Denise Bolstad*, Managing Director Seattle Gym, Official Fitness Club for PNB Dancers & Nicolette Vannais, Props Artisan Abbie Siegel*, School Principal Staff Andrea Abercrombie, School Supervisor COSTUME SHOP Meg Potter, Assistant Principal CONSULTANTS Larae Theige Hascall*, Costume Shop Manager Wendy Casper*, Assistant to the Managing Director Toby Diamond, Ph.D.*, Psychologist Christine Joly de Lotbiniere, Incoming Costume Kiyon Ross, NEXT STEP Program Manager Peggy Swistak, M.S., R.D., C.D.*, Nutritionist Shop Manager Naomi Glass, DanceChance Manager Alan Woodle, D.P.M.*, Podiatrist/Foot & Ankle Sherri J. Thompson*, Wardrobe Mistress Lauren Kirchner, DanceChance Coordinator Specialist Meleta Buckstaff, Costume Shop Assistant David Jensen, Summer Residence Director Henry Lu, P.T., A.T.C., Physical Therapist Luna Pham, Draper Katharine Grimm, Associate Registrar Pauline Smith*, First Hand Bethany Nielcen, FRC Operations Coordinator SPECIAL COUNSEL Madeleine DeGracia, Christine Scoggins Granquist, Amy Barkley, Alex Donald, Katharine Grimm, Perkins Coie, Employment Law Patrick Stovall, Wardrobe Assistants Chloe Sagara, Administrative Assistants Terry Frank, Millinery/Crafts MacDonald Hoague & Bayless, Immigration Law Wendy Oberlin, Dyer/Painter FACULTY Moss Adams LLP, Auditors Shelby Richardson-Rogers, Head of Marisa Albee*, Peter Boal, Nancy Crowley, Dana Pacific Northwest Ballet dancers are represented by Specialty Makeup Hanson, Dane Holman, Carrie Imler, Kaori AGMA—the American Guild of Musical Artists, AFL- Joyce Degenfelder, Wigmaster Nakamura, Meg Potter, Kiyon Ross, Abbie Siegel*, CIO. Pacific Northwest Ballet Orchestra is represented Giovanni Villalobos, Le Yin by the PNB Orchestra Players. Organization. Stage EXECUTIVE OFFICE Crew is represented by I.A.T.S.E., local #15. Wardrobe Ellen Walker, Executive Director Kelly Boal, Emily Coello, Caitlin Cooney, attendants are represented by Terrie Flaming, Director of Human Resources Michele Curtis, Dammiel Cruz, Kyle Davis, Theatrical Wardrobe Union #887, I.A.T.S.E. Stage Craig Big Eagle, IT Manager Lauren DeBard, Juanita Franke, Naomi Glass, Draperies: I. Weiss, New York. Jason Darland, Desktop Support Susan Gorter, Benjamin Griffiths, Claudia Houston-Aragon, Deborah Kenner, PNB is an EOE FINANCE Miriam Landis, Dina McDermott, Samantha Myer, *25 or more years with PNB David Thorpe, Chief Financial Officer Louise Nadeau*, Laurie McKarns Perrault, Karen Portzer, Accounting Analyst Lesley Rausch, Kendal Ruland, Carli Samuelson Kaleriya Maslyak, Accounting/Payroll Associate Lynne Short, Suzanne Singla, Eva Stone, Marjorie Thompson, Julie Tobiason*, Malia Vassar, Amber Willett

PNB Company dancers, Guest Faculty

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Friends of Pacific Northwest Ballet

the 4Culture • The Paul G. Allen Family Foundation • ArtsFund • ArtsWA • Bank of America • The Boeing Company • Million Jeffrey* and Susan Brotman • Jane M.* and David R. Davis • John and Carmen* Delo • Estate of Ruth Hoffman • Dollar gift club Peter and Peggy Horvitz • Glenn Kawasaki • Kreielsheimer Foundation • Office of Arts & Culture- Seattle • David Michaud • Microsoft Corporation • Pacific Northwest Ballet gratefully National Endowment for the Arts • Mr. and Mrs. Sheffield acknowledges the following Phelps • PONCHO • James D. and Sherry Raisbeck individuals and organizations who Touring Fund • Samuel and Althea Stroum* • Seattle have committed $1 million or more Foundation • The Talented Students in the Arts Initiative, to support the Ballet’s operating a collaboration of the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation needs or capital, endowment, and the Surdna Foundation • The Wallace Foundation • touring, and new works initiatives. Washington State Office of Community Development • Washington State Department of Commerce • Anonymous

(l-r) Noelani Pantastico and Leah Merchant in the 2018 PNB premiere of Alejandro Cerrudo’s Silent Ghost. © Angela Sterling.

Pacific Northwest Ballet gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their generous support of the Annual Fund during the past year. These generous contributors are an integral part of our success, sustaining and enriching artistic productions, dance education, and community outreach programs. For information on how to become part of this esteemed group of donors, contact Marianna Clair, Individual Giving Associate and Board Liaison, at 206.441.3589 or [email protected].

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE  $100,000 AND ABOVE Jeffrey* & Susan Brotman • Mrs. Patty Edwards • Peter & Peggy Horvitz • James & Sherry Raisbeck • Anonymous

CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE  $50,000-$99,999 Carl & Renee Behnke • David & Cheryl Hadley • Aya Stark Hamilton • Mr. H. David Kaplan • Glenn Kawasaki • Marcella McCaffray • Mr. & Mrs. William G. Reed Jr. Deidra Wager

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE  $25,000-$49,999 Richard & Lisa Altig • Chap & Eve Alvord • Bob Benson • Lyndall Boal • Ms. Susan Y. Buske • Lynne E. Graybeal & Scott Harron • Ms. Toni Hoover & Mr. Alfred Nettles T.R. Ko • Sharon Lee • Jolene McCaw and Family • Ms. Denise Littlefield Sobel • Dr. Michael & Peggy Swistak • The True Family • Tom & Connie Walsh Leslie & Tachi Yamada • Anonymous

BALLET MASTERS CIRCLE  $10,000-$24,999 Mary Petty Anderson • Donna & Anthony Barnett • Jack Blaylock & Jane Evans • Daniel & Margaret Carper Foundation • Shirlee D. Christensen • Cheryl Clark & Stephan Coonrod • Jon R. Conte & Margaret Kerrigan • Lois Craig Family Trust • John Delo & Elizabeth Stokes • William J.* & Sandra B. Dunn • William & Carole Ellison Foundation • Jim and Birte Falconer • Jerald E. Farley • Rebecca & John Figueroa • Joan Fitzmaurice • Marcus Fontoura & Ana Doliveria • William E. Franklin Dr. Stephen & Beverly Fuhs • Robin Gainey • Katharyn Alvord Gerlich • Susan & Bill Grinstein • Laurent & Elizabeth Guez • W. Daniel Heidt & Michele B. Heidt Stephen & Marie Heil • Ms. Anne Holmes • Kalen Pieper Holmes • Laura E. Hunter • Tom* & Gail James • Spencer A. Johnson & Braiden Rex Johnson Christy Jones & Rob Lilleness • Sara A. Jones • Gilla Kaplan • Mr. & Mrs. Travis H. Keeler • Ms. Janet Ketcham • Steven & April Kieburtz • Dan Kingston & Maureen Mooney Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kirley • Rocke R. Koreis & Candy J. Lee • Frances J. Kwapil • Firoz & Najma Lalji • Alex & Sandy Lange • Mr. Joshua Lieberman • Dr. Frank & Lynn Lindsay Jeff & Nancy Loch • Maria Mackey • The MacRea Family Foundation • Christina Marra & Paul Silver • Frederick W. McDonald • Carol & Paul* Neiman • Dr. Joe G. Norman, Jr. Susan & Dennis Okamoto • Gwendolyn Payton & John Neeleman • Elizabeth & Stephen Pirnat • Mr. & Mrs. Tom A. Puentes • Barbara Ries • Catherine & Grant Ries Lynn Ries & Rod Proctor • Vivian & Jim Schwab • Ms. Alesha & Mr. Dave Shemwell • Adiel & Sandi Silverio • Shannon Tierney, MD • Aimee Truchard • Ms. Natasha Lalji Verjee Mr. John Fox Wieland Jr. • Ms. Jodi Wong • Bagley* & Virginia Wright • Anonymous (4)

SCHOLARSHIP PATRON  $6,000-$9,999 Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Alhadeff • Linda & Tom Allen • Patty & Jimmy Barrier • Linda Berkman • Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Boyce • Royce & Aggie Church • Collett Cox & William Araj • Sharon Falkner & Gene Chamberlain • Stacy & Frank Graves • Jeanne Kanach • Greg Kusnick & Karen Jo Gustafson • Barbara Lewis • Ms. Laura Lundgren Mr. David Mattson • Helene Mawyer • Judy & Arnie Ness • Mr. John O’Connell & Mrs. Joyce Latino • Mrs. Alida & Douglas Oles • Mrs. Ellen Pottenger & Simone J. Berger Susan & Ron Runyon • Eric Schlegel & Mary Stout • Mary-Catherine Schugel • Mel & Leena Sturman • Christina Tanner • Robert & Lisa Wahbe • David & Romayne Watt Ms. Virginia D. Wyman

MEMBERS OF THE BARRE  $4,000-$5,999 Mariana Ancira • Kari Anderson & Mark Pavlovic • The Art Works Charitable Fund • Mr. Bill Ballard • Michele & Timothy Barakett • Ms. Katherine Barclay-Robertson Mr. & Mrs. Keith Birdwell • Tom & Jeannie Blank • Capt. & Mrs. Paul Bloch • Gary & Linda Blume • Elisabeth Bodal • Chris Capossela & Leigh Toner • Ellen C. Carnwath In honor of Norma Cugini • Judith Cushman • John Dagres & Jack Odell • Mrs. Tatiana Davidson • Jane M.* & David R. Davis • Bertrand & Brooke de Boutray Margaret A. Dell’Osso • Sheila C. Dietrich • Elizabeth & Shawn Dougherty • Donna & Robert Dughi • Dr. Milton & Nancy English • Kristina M. Erickson Ms. Anne M. Foster • Caroline Gallée & Frank Peschel-Gallée • Michelle & Matt Galvin • Courtney & John Geist • Gail Goralski • Ms. Katherine Graubard Scott & Alicia Griffin • Cathi & Ken* Hatch • Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Herb • Ms. Marilyn Lee Huey & Ms. Dorothy Sloan Huey* • Roy Hughes & Julie Davis • John* & Marli Iverson Jill Jackson • Ned & Pam Johnson • Ms. Stephanie Jung • Ms. Ellen Kowalczyk • Bill & Kathie Kreager • Stephen & Marleen Land • Mr. & Mrs. Alan Levy • Renee Lund Nikki & Mark Mahan • Sandy McDade • Jim & Julie McElroy • Leslie & Mark Nolte • Thomas A. Nowak M.D. • John Parchem & Barbara Lycett • Mrs. Marda Phelps Dick & Alice Rapasky • Ms. Christina Rich • Tom & Carolyn Roe • Judy & Lellius Rose • Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Schultheis • Mr. & Mrs. Peyton Storli • Ms. Jessica Tarzan Dr. Lance & Dr. Irene Terada • Donna & Joshua Taylor • Jennifer Thompson • Susan Thurston • Nicholas Utzinger & John Rochford • Ms. Maggie Walker • Stephanie Wallach Ms. Kathryn Wickham • Carol Wright • Anonymous (4) *Deceased

16 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET PNB’s New Works Supporters

PNB’s New Works Initiative provides a flexible environment to create new works, develop dancers through performances, and fashion a repertory both firmly rooted in tradition and committed to the evolution of the artistic medium. New works contribute to the advancement of the art form, while presenting PNB’s audiences with a wide range of dance to bolster a strong appreciation of the versatility of ballet and a true understanding of various choreographers’ bodies of work. PNB would like to thank the following individuals and organizations that have supported the New Works Initiative with a gift of $1,000 or more over the past year.

Itamar & Christine Abrass T.R. Ko Richard & Lisa Altig Greg Kusnick & Chap & Eve Alvord Karen Jo Gustafson Mary Petty Anderson Sharon Lee Donna & Anthony Barnett Barbara Lewis The Art Works Charitable Dr. Frank & Lynn Lindsay Fund Jeff & Nancy Loch ARTISTIC DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE  $100,000 AND ABOVE Carl & Renee Behnke Maria Mackey Jeffrey* & Susan Brotman • Mrs. Patty Edwards • Peter & Peggy Horvitz • James & Sherry Raisbeck • Anonymous Bob Benson Mr. David Mattson Lyndall Boal Helene Mawyer CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE  $50,000-$99,999 Jack Blaylock & Jane Evans Marcella McCaffray Carl & Renee Behnke • David & Cheryl Hadley • Aya Stark Hamilton • Mr. H. David Kaplan • Glenn Kawasaki • Marcella McCaffray • Mr. & Mrs. William G. Reed Jr. Jeffrey* & Susan Brotman Frederick McDonald Deidra Wager Ms. Susan Y. Buske Joan & Tim Meskill Meeka Charles Carol & Paul Neiman PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE  $25,000-$49,999 Cheryl Clark & Dr. Joe G. Norman, Jr. Stephan Coonrod Kara O’Toole Richard & Lisa Altig • Chap & Eve Alvord • Bob Benson • Lyndall Boal • Ms. Susan Y. Buske • Lynne E. Graybeal & Scott Harron • Ms. Toni Hoover & Mr. Alfred Nettles Jon R. Conte & Simon & Carol Ottenberg T.R. Ko • Sharon Lee • Jolene McCaw and Family • Ms. Denise Littlefield Sobel • Dr. Michael & Peggy Swistak • The True Family • Tom & Connie Walsh Margaret Kerrigan PNB Young Patrons Circle Leslie & Tachi Yamada • Anonymous Terrence Cronin Richard & Jean Patton In honor of Norma Cugini Elizabeth & Stephen Pirnat BALLET MASTERS CIRCLE  $10,000-$24,999 THIS SUMMER Daphne S. Dejanikus Mr. & Mrs. Tom A. Puentes Mary Petty Anderson • Donna & Anthony Barnett • Jack Blaylock & Jane Evans • Daniel & Margaret Carper Foundation • Shirlee D. Christensen • Cheryl Clark & Kathryn Del Beccaro Suzanne and John Rahn Stephan Coonrod • Jon R. Conte & Margaret Kerrigan • Lois Craig Family Trust • John Delo & Elizabeth Stokes • William J.* & Sandra B. Dunn • William & Carole Ellison Donna & Rob Dughi Ms. Christina Rich Foundation • Jim and Birte Falconer • Jerald E. Farley • Rebecca & John Figueroa • Joan Fitzmaurice • Marcus Fontoura & Ana Doliveria • William E. Franklin William & Carole Ellison Mimi Richards Dr. Stephen & Beverly Fuhs • Robin Gainey • Katharyn Alvord Gerlich • Susan & Bill Grinstein • Laurent & Elizabeth Guez • W. Daniel Heidt & Michele B. Heidt ON VASHON Foundation Eric Schlegel & Mary Stout Stephen & Marie Heil • Ms. Anne Holmes • Kalen Pieper Holmes • Laura E. Hunter • Tom* & Gail James • Spencer A. Johnson & Braiden Rex Johnson | Ms. Juli Farris in honor of Mary-Catherine Schugel Noelani Pantastico James Yoichi Moore Christy Jones & Rob Lilleness • Sara A. Jones • Gilla Kaplan • Mr. & Mrs. Travis H. Keeler • Ms. Janet Ketcham • Steven & April Kieburtz • Dan Kingston & Maureen Mooney Norma Cugini Peyton & Carolann Storli Dylan Wald | Angelica Generosa | Liane Aung | Ezra Thomson Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kirley • Rocke R. Koreis & Candy J. Lee • Frances J. Kwapil • Firoz & Najma Lalji • Alex & Sandy Lange • Mr. Joshua Lieberman • Dr. Frank & Lynn Lindsay Jim & Birte Falconer Dr. Michael & Jeff & Nancy Loch • Maria Mackey • The MacRea Family Foundation • Christina Marra & Paul Silver • Frederick W. McDonald • Carol & Paul* Neiman • Dr. Joe G. Norman, Jr. Elizabeth Murphy | Jim Kent | Elle Macy | Lindsi Dec | Miles Pertl Joan Fitzmaurice Peggy Swistak Susan & Dennis Okamoto • Gwendolyn Payton & John Neeleman • Elizabeth & Stephen Pirnat • Mr. & Mrs. Tom A. Puentes • Barbara Ries • Catherine & Grant Ries Ms. Anne M. Foster Lynn Ries & Rod Proctor • Vivian & Jim Schwab • Ms. Alesha & Mr. Dave Shemwell • Adiel & Sandi Silverio • Shannon Tierney, MD • Aimee Truchard • Ms. Natasha Lalji Verjee Amy Theobald Mr. John Fox Wieland Jr. • Ms. Jodi Wong • Bagley* & Virginia Wright • Anonymous (4) Natalie Gendler Jennifer Thompson Katharyn Alvord Gerlich Nicholas Utzinger & Lynne E. Graybeal & SCHOLARSHIP PATRON  $6,000-$9,999 John Rochford Scott Harron Ms. Natasha Lalji Verjee Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Alhadeff • Linda & Tom Allen • Patty & Jimmy Barrier • Linda Berkman • Dr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Boyce • Royce & Aggie Church • Collett Cox & David & Cheryl Hadley Deidra Wager William Araj • Sharon Falkner & Gene Chamberlain • Stacy & Frank Graves • Jeanne Kanach • Greg Kusnick & Karen Jo Gustafson • Barbara Lewis • Ms. Laura Lundgren Aya Stark Hamilton Ms. Maggie Walker Mr. David Mattson • Helene Mawyer • Judy & Arnie Ness • Mr. John O’Connell & Mrs. Joyce Latino • Mrs. Alida & Douglas Oles • Mrs. Ellen Pottenger & Simone J. Berger W. Daniel Heidt & Tom & Connie Walsh Susan & Ron Runyon • Eric Schlegel & Mary Stout • Mary-Catherine Schugel • Mel & Leena Sturman • Christina Tanner • Robert & Lisa Wahbe • David & Romayne Watt Michele B. Heidt Toby & Linda Warson Ms. Virginia D. Wyman Ms. Anne Holmes Mr. John Fox Wieland, Jr. Ms. Toni Hoover & Cathy & Ross Wiggins MEMBERS OF THE BARRE  $4,000-$5,999 Mr. Alfred Nettles Ms. Jodi Wong Mariana Ancira • Kari Anderson & Mark Pavlovic • The Art Works Charitable Fund • Mr. Bill Ballard • Michele & Timothy Barakett • Ms. Katherine Barclay-Robertson Peter & Peggy Horvitz Carol Wright Mr. & Mrs. Keith Birdwell • Tom & Jeannie Blank • Capt. & Mrs. Paul Bloch • Gary & Linda Blume • Elisabeth Bodal • Chris Capossela & Leigh Toner • Ellen C. Carnwath Ms. Ming Hu Leslie & Tachi Yamada In honor of Norma Cugini • Judith Cushman • John Dagres & Jack Odell • Mrs. Tatiana Davidson • Jane M.* & David R. Davis • Bertrand & Brooke de Boutray Ms. Laura E. Hunter Anonymous (3) Margaret A. Dell’Osso • Sheila C. Dietrich • Elizabeth & Shawn Dougherty • Donna & Robert Dughi • Dr. Milton & Nancy English • Kristina M. Erickson Jo Anne Iaciofano & Ms. Anne M. Foster • Caroline Gallée & Frank Peschel-Gallée • Michelle & Matt Galvin • Courtney & John Geist • Gail Goralski • Ms. Katherine Graubard Gary Caldwell Scott & Alicia Griffin • Cathi & Ken* Hatch • Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Herb • Ms. Marilyn Lee Huey & Ms. Dorothy Sloan Huey* • Roy Hughes & Julie Davis • John* & Marli Iverson Tom* & Gail James Jill Jackson • Ned & Pam Johnson • Ms. Stephanie Jung • Ms. Ellen Kowalczyk • Bill & Kathie Kreager • Stephen & Marleen Land • Mr. & Mrs. Alan Levy • Renee Lund Spencer A. Johnson & Seattle Dance Collective Nikki & Mark Mahan • Sandy McDade • Jim & Julie McElroy • Leslie & Mark Nolte • Thomas A. Nowak M.D. • John Parchem & Barbara Lycett • Mrs. Marda Phelps Braiden Rex-Johnson Dick & Alice Rapasky • Ms. Christina Rich • Tom & Carolyn Roe • Judy & Lellius Rose • Mr. & Mrs. Patrick J. Schultheis • Mr. & Mrs. Peyton Storli • Ms. Jessica Tarzan Masterclass July 9 & 10 | Performance July 12–14 H. David Kaplan Dr. Lance & Dr. Irene Terada • Donna & Joshua Taylor • Jennifer Thompson • Susan Thurston • Nicholas Utzinger & John Rochford • Ms. Maggie Walker • Stephanie Wallach Vashon Center for the Arts Ms. Kathryn Wickham • Carol Wright • Anonymous (4) Glenn Kawasaki April & Steven Kieburtz www.seattledancecollective.org *Deceased Mr. & Mrs. Tim Kirley

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PNB FOUNDATION BOARD Mrs. Paul S. Friedlander* $15,000–$24,999 Robin Gainey & Jerry Sanford, Jr., In Memory of Mrs. Phyllis B. Clark* Chairman, Peter Horvitz Jerome G. Sanford, Sr. Barry & JoAnn Forman Foundation Immediate Past Chair, Susan Brotman John Graham Foundation Ruth & Bill Gerberding W. Daniel Heidt & Michele B. Heidt Dr. Hellmut & Marcy Golde President, Dan Kingston Estate of Pauline Hood Adele Golub Bruce & Carol Hosford Gerald & Lyn Grinstein Vice President, David Hadley Estate of Susanne F. Hubbach Mark & Julie Hutcheson Secretary, Joan Fitzmaurice Jim* & Diana Judson Skip & Jackie Kotkins Treasurer, Dan Heidt Frederick W. McDonald Lisa Kroese Members, Carl Behnke, Phil Schlaepfer, Estate of Shirley Callison Miner Diane & Gordon Kuenster Aya Hamilton Margaret Perthou-Taylor* Helen L. Luchs* Jeanne Ellen Tweten & James W. Leslie Dennis & Linda Mitchell Pacific Northwest Ballet gratefully acknowledges the Estate of Frankie Wakefield Estate of Beatrice R. Olson following donors to the PNB Endowment. Established in Estate of Barbara L. Weinstein Heidi Orr 1996 to ensure the future stability of PNB, the Endowment Ron & Carolyn Woodard Estate of Opal J. Orr stands at $16 million in current and planned gifts. If you Carol Wright Cynthia Phelps* would like to give a gift to the PNB Endowment that Mr. R. Stewart Phelps will help secure the future of PNB, please contact Carrie $25,000–$49,999 Barbara Prestrud, In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Louis K. Bye Mood, Interim Director of Development, at 206.441.3599 The Kenneth and Marleen Alhadeff Charitable Foundation Lynn Ries Jerry* & Rita Anches Estate of Mary Schneidler Sharon & Jay Ballantine Donna & Joshua Taylor $1,000,000 and above Patty & Jimmy Barrier Wayne Thurman Jeffrey* & Susan Brotman John & Kay Baxter Anonymous Rebecca & Jack* Benaroya Kreielsheimer Foundation $10,000–$14,999 David Michaud Benjamin Bevis* Anonymous Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Braun, Jr. Erik & Sherilyn Anderson Mr. & Mrs. Anson Brooks, Jr. Betty L. Blakeney $500,000–$999,999 Ralph E. Bruno* Tom & Jeannie Blank Estate of Ruth Hoffman Estate of Cordelia Burns Bill & June Boeing Peter & Peggy Horvitz Dale & Leslie Chihuly Diane Canaday & Daniel Hesse Dr. Joe G. Norman, Jr. Cheryl Clark & Stephan Coonrod Estate of Phyllis Clark Estate of Althea Stroum Clise Properties, Inc. Tatiana Davidson Arlene A. Wright Gail Cottle & Reynold Brown Mrs. Mildred K. Dunn* The Bagley Wright Fund Alex* & Norma* Cugini Jim & Ann Elias Talented Students in the Arts Initiative, a collaboration of Estate of Trudel Dean Dr. Stephen & Beverly Fuhs the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation and the Surdna Derdick Trust Mr. & Mrs. George M. Galpin Foundation Patty Edwards G. Keith & Naomi Grim Anonymous Joan Fitzmaurice Estate of Mary S. Helmick Eliza Flug John* & Marli Iverson $250,000–$499,999 Susan E. Foster & Maurice J. Pirio Estate of Ralph C. Jacobson Mr. & Mrs. William* J. Dunn William Franklin Craig & Karen Kennedy Estate of Gerard L. Hanauer Estate of Merrill Gerstel Lee Kraft Cressman & Paul R. Cressman Estate of Helen C. Kloess Mr.* & Mrs. James S. Griffin Joan T. Lasersohn Estate of Betty Kreager David & Cheryl Hadley Patricia & Wilfrid Loeken Estate of Gloria Peck-Neils Mike & Janet Halvorson Keith & Mary McCaw Family Foundation Ross Hartling, MD & Johnese Spisso Galen Mohr* $150,000–$249,999 Cathi & Ken* Hatch JPMorgan Chase & Co. Carl & Renee Behnke Estate of Anne Haugen Estate of Nancy Nuckols Keefe Jane & Robert Cremin Catherine Hobi Hawes Lea Anne & Randall Ottinger John & Carmen* Delo Luke & Gail Helms John Parchem & Barbara Lycett Laurie A. Griffith David F. Hill & Barbara M. Hyland-Hill Safeco Corporation William Randolph Hearst Foundation Kalen & Sean Holmes Estate of Amy L. Sidell Glenn Kawasaki Moe & Susan Krabbe PNB STARS Anonymous (2) James A. Kraft & Dominique Posy George* & Nelly Sofer Firoz & Najma Lalji Paula Rose* $100,000–$149,999 Dr. Frank & Lynn Lindsay Craig Tall Patrice & Kevin Auld Michael & Barbara Malone Estate of David Wagoner Estate of Louise V. Blanks Marcella McCaffray Audrey McCoy * Deceased Estate of Mrs. Jack Cluck Jane M.* & David R. Davis MCM a Meisenbach Company Aya Stark Hamilton Carol & Paul Neiman The following named funds have been created in the Jeremy & Jacqueline Jaech Laura J. Peterson PNB Endowment: In honor of our parents, Sheffield & Patricia Phelps Henry* & Mary Ann James Alexis Phelps Dancer’s Support Endowed Fund Spencer A. Johnson & Braiden Rex-Johnson James & Sherry Raisbeck Dr. Mack & Susan Richey The Althea Stroum Production Fund H. David Kaplan, In Memory of Dr. Stanley M. Pier Arlene A. Wright DanceChance Endowment Fund Travis & Suzanne Keeler John & Sarah Rindlaub Mrs. John S. Robinson* Benjamin Houk Scholarship for Young Men Catherine S. Leschen Carmen Elizabeth Delo Endowed Fund for Education and Roger F. Miller Jan Rogers Jon & Judy Runstad Outreach Estate of Marywilde Nelson Catherine S. Leschen Endowed Scholarship Fund The Norcliffe Foundation John Charles & Mary R. Sellen-Klinker Jan & Jim Sinegal Frank Hobi Endowed Scholarship Fund Mr. & Mrs. Tom A. Puentes Frankie Ladley Wakefield Endowment for Ballet Education- Rick & Jennifer Redman DJ Smith-Brooks Estate of Phillip Soth al Programs John & Elizabeth Rudolf Helen Kloess Endowed Scholarship Fund John F. & Julia P.* Shaw Delphine & Charles Stevens John Stokes & Laurie McDonald Jane McConnell Scholarship Allen & Kathleen Shoup Janet Reed Scholarship Fund Kayla Skinner* Harry C. & Joan Stonecipher Kent Stowell & Francia Russell Kreielsheimer Artistic Development Fund Sophie Sussman* Laurie A. Griffith Endowed Scholarship Fund Estate of Jack D. Wulfekuhle Dr. Michael & Peggy Swistak Doug & Janet True Louise Nadeau Endowed Fund $50,000–$99,999 Toby & Linda Warson Lucinda Hughey Endowed Scholarship Fund Richard L. Weisman Northwest Endowed Fund Chap & Eve Alvord Patricia Barker Endowed Scholarship Fund Apex Foundation Albrecht Widmann & Kenneth Barlow Wyman Youth Trust Patricia Phelps Endowed Scholarship Fund Robert M. Arnold* Paula Rose Endowed Scholarship Fund Estate of Edward S. Brignall Leslie & Tachi Yamada Anonymous (3) Roger F. Miller Endowed Fund Estate of Evangeline Edwards Spencer A. Johnson & Braiden Rex-Johnson Principal Estate of Erma Erickson Dancers’ Endowed Fund Jane Erskine* Dr. Stanley M. Pier Endowed Scholarship Fund Reed & Maren Erskine Tom & Gretchen Puentes Endowed Scholarship Fund Estate of George Franz William Randolph Hearst Foundation Endowed Education & Outreach Fund 18 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET Corporate, Foundation, and Government Sponsors

Pacific Northwest Ballet applauds the following corporations, foundations, agencies, and government institutions for their commitment to enrich the cultural life of our community through support of PNB. Their generosity provides vital funding needed to fulfill PNB’s mission of artistic excellence, innovation, and creativity along with dance education and wide-reaching community programs.

2018–2019 SEASON SPONSORS

SEASON PARTNERS

MAJOR SUPPORTERS

Nesholm Family Foundation

JOHN GRAHAM FOUNDATION

$200,000 & Above $25,000–$49,999 Perkins Coie LLP Up to $2,499 ArtsFund Anonymous Fund of The RealNetworks Foundation Alaska Airlines* KOMO 4* Philadelphia Foundation scan|design Foundation by Bossa in Wonderland* The Seattle Times* Chateau Ste. Michelle* Inger & Jens Bruun Confetë Party* The Wallace Foundation Freed of London U.S. Bank Crimson Haze Event Lighting* John Graham Foundation DruBru* $100,000–$199,999 John T. Vistica* $2,500–$9,999 Estates Wine Room* Alaska Airlines Providence St. Joseph Health Alabastro Photography* Fairmont Olympic Hotel* Office of Arts & Culture|Seattle Spectra Ben Bridge Jeweler* Heritage Distilling Company* PricewaterhouseCoopers* Bossak/Heilbron Charitable Iggy’s* The Shubert Foundation $10,000–$24,999 Foundation Kelly Foundation of Washington ArtsWA Byron & Alice Lockwood Macrina Bakery* $50,000–$99,999 Bonewitz CPL Foundation Neiman Marcus* 4Culture Charles and Joan Gross Family Chris Graves Music* Pagliacci Pizza* The Boeing Company Foundation City of Bellevue Penelope & the Beauty Bar* The Jerome Robbins Foundation Dilettante Chocolates* CliftonLarsonAllen LLP* Phototainment* Microsoft Corporation Goldman, Sachs & Co. Crimson Haze Event Lighting* The Present Perfect* National Endowment for the Arts Jean K. Lafromboise Foundation Delta Dental Solo Bar* Nesholm Family Foundation JPMorgan Chase & Co. Freed of London* Sound Credit Union Perkins Coie LLP* Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton Kaiser Permanente Spun Cotton Candy* Seattle Foundation LLP Kendra Scott* superGraphics, Inc.* Starbucks Coffee Company* MacDonald Hoague & Bayless* KUOW 94.9 Public Radio* Tealeaves* Virginia B. Toulmin Foundation Macy’s The Peg & Rick Young Foundation Anonymous Anonymous Moss Adams LLP* Precept Wine* Northern Trust Talking Rain* *In-Kind Support Northwest Danish Association Wells Fargo Anonymous

PREFERRED PROVIDERS

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Leta Biasucci William Lin-Yee Seth Orza Lesley Rausch* Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Corps de ballet San Francisco, California. Corps de ballet San Francisco, California. Corps de ballet in Columbus, Ohio. Corps de ballet in 2001, in 2011, soloist in 2014, principal in 2018. in 2008, soloist in 2014, principal in 2016. 2007, soloist in 2008, principal in 2010. soloist in 2007, principal in 2011.

Lindsi Dec* James Moore Noelani Pantastico* Jerome Tisserand Fairfax, Virginia. Apprentice in 2001, corps de San Francisco, California. Corps de ballet Oahu, Hawaii. Apprentice in 1997, corps de Lyon, France. Corps de ballet in 2007, ballet in 2002, soloist in 2009, principal in 2014. in 2004, soloist in 2008, principal in 2013. ballet in 1998, soloist in 2001, principal in soloist in 2012, principal in 2014. 2004 and 2015.

Rachel Foster Elizabeth Murphy* Jonathan Porretta Laura Tisserand* Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Corps de ballet in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. Corps de ballet in Totowa, New Jersey. Apprentice in 1999, corps de Hammond, Louisiana. Apprentice in 2003, 2002, soloist in 2008, principal in 2011. 2011, soloist in 2014, principal in 2015. ballet 2000, soloist in 2002, principal in 2005. corps de ballet in 2004, soloist in 2010, principal in 2014.

Benjamin Griffiths* Sarah Ricard Orza Lucien Postlewaite* Boise, Idaho. Corps de ballet in 2005, Amherst, Massachusetts. Corps de ballet in Santa Cruz, California. Apprentice in 2003, soloist in 2008, principal in 2016. 2007, soloist in 2010, principal in 2017. corps de ballet in 2004, soloist in 2007, principal in 2008 and 2017.

Learn more about the artists of Pacific Northwest Ballet 20 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET *Indicates training with Pacific Northwest Ballet School. by visiting PNB.org. SOLOISTS

Kyle Davis* Leah Merchant* Ezra Thomson* Green Bay, Wisconsin. Apprentice in 2008, Mobile, Alabama. Apprentice in 2007, San Bernardino, California. Apprentice in 2009, corps de ballet in 2009, soloist in 2016. corps de ballet in 2008, soloist in 2016. corps de ballet in 2010, soloist in 2017.

Angelica Generosa* Elle Macy* Dylan Wald* South River, New Jersey. Apprentice in 2011, Huntington Beach, California. Apprentice in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Apprentice in 2014, corps de ballet in 2012, soloist in 2016. 2012, corps de ballet in 2013, soloist in 2019. corps de ballet in 2015, soloist in 2019.

Joshua Grant* Margaret Mullin* Niceville, Florida. Corps de ballet in Tucson, Arizona. Apprentice in 2008, 2001–2004 and 2011, soloist in 2015. corps de ballet in 2009, soloist in 2014. Get The

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Steven Loch* Price Suddarth* PNB.org/thepointe Denton, Texas. Apprentice in 2011, Westfield, Indiana. Apprentice in 2010, corps de ballet in 2012, soloist in 2018. corps de ballet in 2011, soloist in 2018.

The dancers of Pacific Northwest Ballet are members of AGMA — the American Guild of Musical Artist, AFL-CIO. Pacific Northwest Ballet School Professional Division students perform courtesy of AGMA. Headshot photography by Lindsay Thomas. encorespotlight.com 21 CORPS de BALLET

Madison Rayn Abeo* Henry Cotton* Clara Ruf Maldonado* Miles Pertl* Seattle, Washington. Apprentice in 2016, Portland, Oregon. Corps de ballet New York, New York. Apprentice in 2018, Seattle, Washington. Corps de ballet corps de ballet in 2017. in 2015. corps de ballet in 2018. in 2015.

Guillaume Basso Dammiel Cruz* Angeli Mamon* Christian Poppe* Dijon, France. Corps de ballet in 2015. New York, New York. Apprentice in 2016, Seattle, Washington. Apprentice in 2015, Lake Stevens, Washington. Apprentice corps de ballet in 2016. corps de ballet in 2016. in 2013, corps de ballet in 2014.

Ryan Cardea* Christopher D’Ariano* Amanda Morgan* Calista Ruat New York, New York. Apprentice in The Bronx, New York. Apprentice in 2017, Tacoma, Washington. Apprentice in 2016, Paris, France. Corps de ballet in 2017. 2009, corps de ballet in 2010. corps de ballet in 2018. corps de ballet in 2017.

Nancy Casciano* Cecilia Iliesiu Sarah Pasch* Sarah-Gabrielle Ryan* Decatur, Georgia. Apprentice in 2014, New York, New York. Corps de ballet Dublin, California. Apprentice in 2011, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Apprentice in corps de ballet in 2015. in 2015. corps de ballet in 2012. 2016, corps de ballet in 2017.

22 PACIFIC NORTHWEST BALLET APPRENTICE APPRENTICE

Emma Love Suddarth* Mark Cuddihee* Yuki Takahashi* Wichita, Kansas. Apprentice in 2008, Greenville, South Carolina. Apprentice Tokyo, Japan. Apprentice in 2019. corps de ballet in 2009. in 2019.

PNB Contact &

APPRENTICE Venue Info

Pacific Northwest Ballet Phelps Center 301 Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98109

Main: Madison Taylor* Abby Jayne DeAngelo* 206.441.9411 / [email protected] Gig Harbor, Washington. Corps de Carlisle, Pennsylvania. Apprentice in 2019. ballet in 2015. Box Office: 206.441.2424 / [email protected] Giving: 206.441.3593 / [email protected] PNB Schools:

APPRENTICE 206.441.2435 / 425/451.1241 [email protected]

Marion Oliver McCaw Hall 321 Mercer Street Seattle, WA 98109 McCawHall.com

Main: Leah Terada* Luther DeMyer* 206.733.9725 / Dallas, Texas. Apprentice in 2015, Indianapolis, Indiana. Apprentice in 2018. [email protected] corps de ballet in 2016. McCaw Hall offers wheelchairs, accessible seating and usher staff assistance for patrons. ALD headsets, booster seats and binoculars are available in the lobby. APPRENTICE Ushers are available to assist with your performance experience, please contact an usher with concerns. In the auditorium, silence devices and use moderation in applying scented products. Photography/videography is not allowed. Quiet Rooms are available.

Genevieve Waldorf* Juliet Prine* PNB.org West Hills, California. Apprentice Minneapolis, Minnesota. Apprentice in 2018, corps de ballet in 2018. in 2019.

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