Ballet Northwest

Don't miss this amazing performance on Sunday, August 25 in Olympia! Tickets at www.balletnorthwest.org.

Thank you to our sponsors:a.r.c._foundation

Ballet Northwest programs are produced with support from Inspire Olympia funding, made possible by Olympia voters and supported by local tax dollars, so thank YOU for your support of the cultural sector.

Thank you Renah Blair Rietzke Family & Community Foundation!

Annual Ballet Northweat Board Retreat! We are so appreciative of this amazing group!

Thank you to The Community Foundation of South Puget Sound!

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Don't miss this amazing performance featuring 20 world premieres! Tickets are $20 and available at www.balletnorthwest.org. Supported by the PARC Foundation of Thurston County.

Dancers from all studios are welcome to audition, and no previous dance experience is required for younger performers! Participants must be eight years old before September 1, 2024.

Thank you FREAS FOUNDATION!

Thank you to for his longtime support of Ballet Northwest! Dr. Andy keeps our dancers' smiles looking good!

Thank you Olympia Federal Savings for all you do in our community!

Thank you to Olympic Dermatology and Laser Clinic for their longtime support of BNW!

Thank you Timberland Bank for your generous support!

Thank you for your generous leadership support of Ballet Northwest!

Thank you Capital Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric for all you do in our community!

Thank you Nisqually Indian Tribe!

Thank you PARC Foundation of Thurston County for your support!

Cabaret Join us for a night of glitz, glamour, and giving! Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the 1920s at our special fundraiser for the PARC Foundation's Arts Resiliency Fund.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: BRIANA WOOD

Briana graduated from Sunrise Beach School. Next year she will be taking a gap year and taking college classes online.

First BNW role: Coffee corps

Favorite BNW roles: Coffee soloist, Tranquility in "Coppelia"

Ken & Josie's favorite memory of Briana: seeing her grow from a lanky Coffee corps dancer to a strong and commanding Coffee soloist.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: MARIUS WILLIAMS

Marius graduated from Tacoma School of the Arts. Next year he will attend the Marion Military Institute in Alabama.

First BNW role: Party Boy

Favorite BNW Role: Fritz

Ken & Josie's favorite memory of Marius: excelling in the role of Franz in "Coppelia" - fantastic dancing and partnering, and hilarious acting! We will miss his positive attitude and sense of humor.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: AUDREY NANNINI

Audrey graduated from Olympia High School and SPSCC. Next year she will be attending Baylor University in Texas.

First BNW role: ballerina doll in the fight scene

Favorite BNW role: Sugar Plum Fairy

Ken & Josie's favorite memory of Audrey: her hard work, consistency, and precision in all of her roles such as "Cupid" in Don Quixote, Sugar Plum Fairy, and many others. We also appreciate her leadership and commitment as one of the Company Liaisons.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: AVA LUND

Ava graduated from Washington Connections Academy. Next year she will be attending the Joffrey Ballet School's Jazz and contemporary trainee program in NYC.

First BNW role: Mother G kid

Favorite BNW role: Clara

Ken & Josie's favorite memory of Ava: her amazing strength and versatility - seeing her shine in classical roles like Snow Queen and then other dance forms at the Olympia Dance Festival.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: LEILA GRIDLEY

Leila graduated from Olympia High School and SPSCC. Next year she will be attending University of Colorado, Boulder.

First BNW role: Sugar Plum Court

Favorite BNW roles: Snowflake, Flower Girl Understudy, Bolero Doll

Ken & Josie's favorite memory of Leila: her wonderful stage presence in all of her roles, as well as her perseverance.

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: SELA BELL

Sela graduated from Olympia High School and SPSCC. Next year she will be attending the University of Utah's ballet BFA program.

First BNW role: mouse

Favorite BNW role: Sugar Plum Fairy

Ken & Josie's favorite memory of Sela: watching her grow from being a shy little mouse in the Nutcracker to a stunning Sugar Plum Fairy with guest artist James Kirby Rogers from Pacific Northwest Ballet. We appreciate her amazing leadership and work ethic in the company - she is a great role model for all!

SENIOR SPOTLIGHT: BECKHAM BAREHAND

Beckham graduated from Tumwater High School, and next year will be a Trainee with Cleveland Ballet.

First BNW role: Party Boy

Favorite BNW role: Hot Chocolate lead

Ken & Josie's favorite memory of Beckham: seeing him grow from a goofy Party Boy to a hardworking and focused soloist dancer.

Good luck Beckham - we will miss you!

Congrats to the 2024 Becky Jo Hellman award winners Sela, Charlie, and Audrey who went above and beyond in their contributions to the company this year! They are greatly appreciated by their teachers and peers!