The Vertiginous Thrill of Forsythe
Before I saw Pacific Northwest Ballet’s all Forsythe repertory The Vertiginous Thrill of Forsythe, I never realized that in some ways, the avant-garde contemporary ballet...
Don Quixote at Pacific Northwest Ballet Makes Me Penitent
I have a confession to make. It’s a little ironic, because I’m a writer. Stories are my life and my livelihood. I don’t love story...
A Childish Review of Director’s Choice at Pacific Northwest Ballet
The Director’s Choice program is always one of my favorite ballet performances of the year. I look forward to Peter Boal’s selection of modern, intriguing,...
Ballerina Steals Jewels
Jewels Stolen from Pacific Northwest Ballet Stage Audiences report that the gemstones were swiped right off the stage in the middle of performances over the...
Giselle at Pacific Northwest Ballet
Giselle is right up there with Swan Lake when it comes to ballet fame. But I was still surprised when my oldest daughter gasped, “I...