Pacific Northwest Ballet 301 Mercer Street, Seattle, WA 98109

"Extremely horrible ballet training. Teachers body shame children. Children get kicked out because they’re too fat or too short. We went to their nutcracker and the childrens’ technique was disgusting. Flexed feet and crab hands and nobody was in sync with each other. Someone fell during BOWS. Tickets were also so overpriced. Went to IBA’s the next year and it was so much better. Their children were cute but trained enough to look professional. Cast was so inclusive as well. Their summer program is also so professional. They have world famous teachers like Stephanie Saland and Katerina Kukhar and Alexander Stoyanov. Send your kids to IBA instead!!"

"Amazing first time experience at McCaw hall ballet. Nutcracker was one of my favorite ballet! It brought me many childhood memories as my mom used to take me when I was a kid back in Europe. Classic Tchaikovsky music was always such a pleasure to listen. I love the costumes, the choreography the music, decorations everything was absolutely amazing. Only one thing I didn't like but it's not ballet related its more to McCaw hall. Coming from Europe and going my whole life to ballet & theatre we have amazing breaks with champagne small bites and fancy crostinis. The beer in plastic cup and selection of some donuts was absolutely disappointing. I took 1 champagne that they forced me to pour in plastic cup and it was so disgusting! I regret I took that drink I couldn't even finish it. I wish choices were more extravagant just like in Europe."

"I recently attended a performance of The Nutcracker by the Pacific Northwest Ballet and was absolutely blown away! The dancers were incredibly talented and the choreography was stunning. The theater itself was beautiful and the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. I highly recommend attending a performance if you get the chance!"

"I had the best time seeing Nutcracker! Nice venue, if you have a chance to go to the ballet you definitely should."