Professional Training Division
2024-2025 Season
Fall: August-December
Spring: January-May
Dancers ages 14+
Acceptance by audition or special invitation
Ballet West Academy’s 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 provides 22+ hours per week of dedicated training in various styles to create a well-rounded dancer.
The training schedule is uniquely structured to cater to high school schedules, with classes including technique class, pointe, men’s class, specialized genres (contemporary, flamenco, and other disciplines), and pas de deux.
PTD students participate in Ballet West’s production of The Nutcracker and are eligible to join in other Ballet West productions such as the Family Classic Series and Ballet West’s main subscription series, in addition to participation in the Academy’s Winter and Spring Showcases. Select PTDs participate with Trainees in repertoire including, recently, George Balanchine’s Who Cares, and Divertimento No. 15.
Through sponsorship with Intermountain Healthcare, we have access to a team of providers including Sport's Psychology, Nutrition, and full-time, onsite physical therapy dedicated to the Academy students.
Wellness
Career Support
Ballet West Academy faculty support PTD students in the next step of their career including audition support, references, and reviews of professional and collegiate opportunities.
Available Options
for High School
Ballet West Academy has cultivated relationships to provide education pathways for students still in high school. There are various online and in-person academic options that align with our training schedule.
International Students Welcome
The FEQBWA is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students in the Professional Training Division, including PTD and Trainee students. Administered through the Student Exchange Visa Program, students can obtain an M-1 visa.
Current Contemporary
Performing Ensemble
Student Division students (Levels 6-8) have the opportunity to audition for the Current Contemporary Performing Ensemble, the official contemporary group of the Ballet West Academy. Students can dive more deeply into contemporary techniques, creative processes, and performance opportunities with guest choreographers.
2024-2025 Pricing
2025 Yearly Tuition
$7785
per month, per student
2024-2025 Season
Monthly Installments: $865
Registration Fee: $45
No performance or costume fees
2025 Optional Housing
$675-$725
Only available for students 16+
North Park Apartments, a 28-unit apartment complex, is situated in downtown Salt Lake City. It is near bus and light rail and is 1.4 miles to the Ballet Centre.
Lease Term: August 1, 2024 - May 31, 2025
New Tenant Deposit: $750
Artistic Leadership & Professional Training Division 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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Katherine Lawrence
PRINCIPAL, BALLET CENTRE & TROLLEY CORNERS CAMPUSES
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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 MEN’S PROGRAM
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Jordan DeBona
SENIOR MANAGER OF STUDENT LIFE AND SUMMER INTENSIVE COORDINATOR
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Michael Waldrop
FULL-TIME FACULTY & CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM MANAGER
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Tyler Gum
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE AND ADULT CLASSES
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David Huffmire
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Vera Kotova
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE AND TROLLEY CORNERS
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Jessica Harston Thompson
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Elizabeth Weldon
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