Second Stage
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Overview
Second Stage
Status: Active program
Geographic Scope: Pacific Northwest Ballet (Seattle, WA)
Focus Areas: Career transition support for professional ballet dancers pursuing post-performance careers
Overview:
Second Stage is a multi-faceted career transition program for PNB dancers to achieve their post-Company goals. Since 1999, the program has provided more than $750,000 in grants to dozens of dancers.
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Former participants are now working in:
Seattle University Partnership:
PNB has a unique partnership with Seattle University that allows dancers to pursue bachelor's degrees through evening and flexible classes designed around rehearsal and performance schedules. Dancers can pursue degrees including:
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