Patricia Barker

Today I danced with the incredibly beautiful Patricia Barker, former principal dancer and current faculty member at Pacific Northwest Ballet.

She told me twice - "work harder Madeline!" And then later she said to me - "I only tell you this because I know you can do it; otherwise I wouldn't bother."

Haha... she is everything I love in a teacher. :)

 Me (at right) with Ms. Barker

She even showed up to a party at the pool with us on Thursday evening. 

 

Ms. Barker and Ben Houk

And yes, she is THIS amazing, even when she is not dancing.