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Born in Richland, Washington, Patricia Barker started her dance training in Richland, continued her training on scholarship at Boston Ballet School and upon her return to the Northwest, continued her training on scholarship at PacificNorthwest Ballet School in Seattle. She became a Pacific Northwest Ballet apprentice in 1981 and by 1982 a full company member. She was promoted to soloist in 1984
and has been a principal dancer since 1986. |
| Ms. Barker has worked with many of the world’s great choreographers, having established herself as one of the finest living interpreters of the works of George Balanchine. An audience favorite, Patricia Barker has danced to critical acclaim while on tour with PNB. Her guesting and gala appearances have brought her world recognition. |
| Ms Barker has collaborated with Freed of London, consulted with Bloch, and is currently an advisor to Bunheads, Inc. She is the founder and designer of BKWear, a fashion dancewear company. |
| Ms. Barker is married and lives in Seattle, Washington. |
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