The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy, the official school of Ballet West, is Utahās premier source of dance training, providing the highest caliber of ballet instruction to the pre-professional student as well as to those who wish to gain a deeper understanding of this beautiful and demanding art form.
Beginning & Elementary
The Beginning Division is for our youngest dancers ages 3 to 9. Classes are offered by age and are carefully developed in accordance with a childās physical and cognitive abilities. Classes are designed to encourage students to explore the elements of dance with a focus towards ballet in a fun and nurturing environment while setting the stage for future training.
Student Division
Ballet Levels 1 through 8 are designed for students ages 9 and up. Placement in these levels for new students requires an audition. End of season advancements are considered on an individual basis and determined by class observation and exam classes. Students in this division can expect to spend more than one year in each level. Students perform in the Ballet West Academy Winter, Spring, and Contemporary Showcases. Students in this division are also expected to participate in Ballet West Academyās summer Accelerated Ballet Workshop and/or a Ballet West summer intensive or other approved ballet intensive program.
Professional Training
Ballet West Academyās Professional Training Division is designed for serious ballet students, 14 years old and up. The PTD program is comprised of three female and two male levels and is designed to carry students through their high school years. The Professional Training Division is by audition or invitation only and each dancer commits to a contracted year of study with the program. PTD students are considered for a Trainee position.
Summer Intensives
The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy Summer Intensive is recognized as one of the top programs in the nation, attracting the highest caliber of dancers. Under the supervision of Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute and Academy Director Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, dancers are provided the opportunity to learn from principal faculty, guest artists, choreographers, and ballet masters from throughout the world. The BWA Summer Intensive focuses on developing well-rounded dancers through exposure to a wide variety of disciplines with an emphasis on classical ballet technique and key elements.
Adult & Open Classes
Each class is carefully cultivated by one of our world-class instructors or Ballet West company dancers. All adult ballet and tap classes are open to the public ages 13 years and older.
Regardless of prior experience, if you are brand new to ballet we recommend our Starter Series. Call 801-869-6912 for more information.
We offer beginner, intermediate, and advanced ballet classes at all of our locations and tap at our Trolley Corners location.
Artistic Leadership, Staff, and Faculty
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Adam Sklute
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST
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Evelyn Cisneros-Legate
DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST ACADEMY
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Sarah Taylor
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS, BALLET WEST ACADEMY
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Katherine Lawrence
PRINCIPAL, BALLET CENTRE & TROLLEY CORNERS CAMPUSES
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Allison DeBona
PRINCIPAL, PEGGY BERGMANN PARK CITY CAMPUS
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Heather Thackeray
PRINCIPAL, UTAH COUNTY CAMPUS
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Catherine Batcheller
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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Courtney Hellebuyck
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND STUDENT REHEARSAL DIRECTOR
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Stacey Mahan
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
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Bridget Payne
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND COSTUME COORDINATOR
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James Payne
PRINCIPAL FACULTY & TRAINEE COORDINATOR
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Jeff Rogers
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY MENāS PROGRAM
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Jordan DeBona
SENIOR MANAGER OF STUDENT LIFE AND SUMMER INTENSIVE COORDINATOR
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Eunice Kim Stafford
ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, TROLLEY CORNERS CAMPUS AND STUDENT LIFE MANAGER
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Michael Waldrop
FULL-TIME FACULTY & CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM MANAGER
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Calvin Kitten
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
DIRECTOR OF BALLET WEST II/REHEARSAL DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST -
Bruce Caldwell
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
REHEARSAL DIRECTOR/COMPANY ARCHIVIST, BALLET WEST -
Pamela Robinson-Harris
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
PRINCIPAL REHEARSAL DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST -
Jane Victorine Wood
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
ACTING PRINCIPAL REHEARSAL DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST -
Michele Gifford
ARTISTIC LEADERSHIP
ASSISTANT REHEARSAL DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST -
Izzy Arrieta
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY
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Jennifer Hildreth
SENIOR ACADEMY OPERATIONS MANAGER
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Hannah Argyle
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Silver Barkes
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Liesel Blue
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Jamie Butler
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY
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Claire Campbell
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Dantzel Cherry
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY
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Avery Denney
ADULT CLASS INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Natalie Desch
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE AND TROLLEY CORNERS
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Ivy Drumm
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY
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Mariah Edmunds
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY AND TROLLEY CORNERS
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Isabella Flanigan
INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY
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Sammy Gomm
UTAH COUNTY CAMPUS INSTRUCTOR AND ADMINISTRATOR
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Tyler Gum
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE AND ADULT CLASSES
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Hannah Higgs
INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY
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David Huffmire
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Stefany Jaurrieta
INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY
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Daisy Jeffers
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS AND UTAH COUNTY
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Jazz Khai Bynum
ADULT BALLET INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Amanda Kindt
RESIDENT ADVISOR & INSTRUCTOR IN PARK CITY
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Vera Kotova
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE AND TROLLEY CORNERS
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Lindsey Larsen Laford
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY
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Katelyn Milner-Packer
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY
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Nanette Reimschussel Chertudi
UTAH COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR, INSTRUCTOR AND ADULT PROGRAM COORDINATOR
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Ashleigh Richardson
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Autumn Ryskoski
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Mary Ann Shaefer
INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY
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Heidi Slagle
INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY
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Connie Smith
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY AND TROLLEY CORNERS
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Kramer Snead
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS, BALLET CENTRE, AND ADULT CLASSES
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Kristen Stringham
INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY
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Scout Sutton
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Samantha Taggart
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY
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Jessica Harston Thompson
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Rex Tilton
INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY
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Joshua Trader
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Barbara Valles
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Elizabeth Weldon
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Bashaun Williams
INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY
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Ella Whitney
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Natalie Whitney
INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS
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Kyohei Yoshida
INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY, BALLET CENTRE, TROLLEY CORNERS, AND ADULT CLASSES
Performances
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Merry Little Christmas Show
Presented by our Utah County Campus
November 21- 22, 2024
7:00pmThe Utah County Campus of the Fredrick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy presents A Merry Little Christmas Show. This performance is sure to bring families together. Holiday music and entertaining choreography turn this performance into a celebration of the season for our hard-working students. All ages will be allowed but ages 2 and up require a ticket.
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The Nutcracker Suite
Presented by our Park City Campus
December 7, 2024
2:00pm & 7:00pmThe Peggy Bergmann Ballet West Academy Park City Campus returns to the Eccles Center and to the Land of the Sweets for this holiday tradition. The show brings the magic of The Nutcracker Suite to life for children and adults alike. Campus Principal Allison DeBona and Interim Campus Principal Rex Tilton present this performance featuring students of the Ballet West Academy Park City Campus, alongside special guest performers from the Ballet West Trainee Division.
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Willam Christensen's The Nutcracker
Presented by Ballet West, with students of the Ballet West Academy
December 6 - 28, 2024Americaās 1st Nutcracker Celebrates 80 Years! Ballet Westās holiday classic, by founder Willam Christensen, remains just as fresh and joyous as its premiere in 1944. Enjoy the rare opportunity to witness an iconic masterpiece that has defined generations.