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In 1983, under artistic directors kent stowell and francia russell, the company presented a new production with choreography by stowell and scenic and costume designs by famed childrens author and illustrator. Pacific northwest ballet, one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the united states, was founded in 1972. Pacific northwest ballets nutcracker is the final performance in the opera house. Season events calendar for pacific northwest ballet. A memory making tradition for generations of families and friends, nutcracker fun includes mccaw hall gloriously. Pacific northwest ballets instagram profile has 1,902 photos and videos. All tickets are 100% guaranteed so what are you waiting for. Pacific northwest ballet principal dancer elizabeth. Mother ginger in george balanchines the nutcracker pacific. Each year, thousands get into the holiday spirit by attending the pacific northwest ballets nutcracker performance. Pacific northwest ballet principal dancer noelani pantastico first performed in george balanchines the nutcracker when she was 10 years. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content.
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