The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy, the official school of Ballet West, is Utah’s 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.
Academy students experience a structured curriculum offered in a nurturing and positive environment, targeting and exploring each student’s individual strengths and abilities.
The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy strives to be a dynamic leader in the international field of dance education. Drawing on our unique local dance heritage and utilizing our connections with our national and international dance communities, we will continue to expand our educational offerings in a state-of-the-art facility as we train and inspire the next generation of dancers. We intend to be a positive resource for local and regional dance schools, providing opportunities for constructive dialogues and collaborative support.
Along with our unique relationship with the professional company and artistic staff of Ballet West, we have a superior faculty who are dedicated to developing and inspiring the whole child, both as an accomplished dancer and a healthy individual.
“I am impressed by the level of our students and am committed to offering opportunities. In fact, 75% of the current company trained with Ballet West Academy. Under Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, I feel the level has increased further and I’m looking forward to the next chapter for these programs.”