Student Division Levels 1 through 8 are designed for students ages 9 and above. Ballet West Academy promotes a healthy and nurturing approach. Classes follow a carefully constructed, comprehensive curriculum, designed to provide the skills necessary to pursue a career in dance. Students perform in the Ballet West Academy Winter, Spring, and Contemporary Showcases.


Ballet West Academy’s Student Division provides year-round training in Downtown Salt Lake City, at our Ballet Centre and Trolley Corners campuses. Promotions within the Student Division are considered on an individual basis and determined in part by an examination demonstrated at the end of the school year and an evaluation by the faculty and Campus Principal. Students in this division can expect to spend more than one year in each level.

Salt Lake City

Level 1
Trolley Corners

  • Upon placement in Level 1, students begin to experience the satisfaction of a more comprehensive knowledge of the Ballet West Academy syllabus and the ability to execute its principles. The emphasis in this level is the development of the “whole child.” Along with continued progress in their physical development, students enjoy a more detailed curriculum.

  • 2024-2025

    Tuesdays    : 5:15pm - 7:30pm
    Thursdays: 5:15pm - 7:00pm
    Saturdays: 10:00am - 12:15pm

    Schedules are subject to change.

  • Tuition for the Academy Year: $3,330
    Monthly Installment: $370
    Registration Fee: $45

    No performance or costume fees

  • LADIES
    Leotard: So Danca in pink with BWA logo
    Skirt: Pink
    Belt: Pink
    Tights: So Danca tights in Theatrical Pink or skin tone
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe. The color should match the tights
    Hair: Hair should be worn in the Academy Bun Style (tutorial here: https://vimeo.com/326914427 )
    For Contemporary: Black leggings. Optional: BWA Black racerback tank
    For Performances: Skin tone leotard

    GENTLEMEN
    Shirt: So Danca in burgundy with BWA logo
    Tights: Bodywrappers tights in Black with a Nude dance belt
    Belt: Waist belt
    Socks: Freed socks in White
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe in White
    Hair: Hair should be neatly groomed

    Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique website at https://balletwest.square.site/. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.

  • New Students, who have completed a placement class, and returning students can register at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/balletwestacademy/class-details/2251?filters=%7B%7D

Level 2
Trolley Corners

  • Level 2 students continue to experience the satisfaction of a more comprehensive knowledge of the Ballet West Academy syllabus and the ability to execute its principles.

  • 2024-2025

    Mondays     - 4:15pm - 6:45pm
    Wednesdays - 4:45pm - 7:15pm
    Fridays - 4:15pm - 6:45pm
    Saturdays - 12:15pm - 2:15pm

    Schedules are subject to change.

  • Tuition for the Academy Year: $4,320
    Monthly Installment: $480
    Registration Fee: $45

    No performance or costume fees

  • LADIES
    Leotard: So Danca in Emerald Green (looks like turquoise blue) with BWA logo
    Skirt: Emerald Green
    Belt: Navy
    Tights: So Danca tights in Theatrical Pink or skin tone
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe. The color should match the tights
    Hair: Hair should be worn in the Academy Bun Style (tutorial here: https://vimeo.com/326914427 )
    For Contemporary: Black leggings. Optional: BWA Black racerback tank
    For Performances: Skin tone leotard

    GENTLEMEN
    Shirt: So Danca in Emerald Green with BWA logo
    Tights: Bodywrappers in Black with a nude dance belt
    Belt: Waist belt Socks: Freed socks in white
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe in White
    Hair: Hair should be neatly groomed

    Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique website at https://balletwest.square.site/. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.

  • New Students, who have completed a placement class, and returning students can register at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/balletwestacademy/class-details/2273?filters=%7B%7D

Level 3
Trolley Corners

  • Level 3 prepares the serious dance student for entrance to the Upper School. Students in this level begin to understand a commitment to excellence and the desire to achieve their “personal best”. It is at this stage in a child’s training that we begin to see them emerge as young artists. We continue to build on each student’s natural abilities while emphasizing strength, stamina, and technical accomplishment. In addition to technique and conditioning classes, the students add modern dance to their program. Boys focus on boys’ techniques while girls at this level are carefully evaluated and typically placed on pointe. With support and guidance students progress at a pace tailored to match their individual needs.

  • 2024-2025

    Girls
    Monday - 4:15pm - 6:45pm
    Tuesday - 5:45pm - 7:15pm
    Wednesday - 4:15pm - 7:15pm
    Friday - 4:15pm - 6:45pm
    Saturday - 1:45pm - 4:15pm

    Boys
    Monday - 4:15pm - 6:45pm
    Tuesday - 5:45pm - 7:15pm
    Wednesday - 4:15pm - 7:15pm
    Friday - 4:15pm - 6:45pm
    Saturday - 10:00am - 11:15am, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

    Schedules are subject to change.

  • Tuition for the Academy Year: $5,265
    Monthly Installment: $585
    Registration Fee: $45

    No performance or costume fees

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  • New Students, who have completed a placement class, and returning students can register at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/balletwestacademy/class-details/2251?filters=%7B%7D

Level 4
Trolley Corners / Ballet Centre

  • Upon completing the essential requirements of training and successfully demonstrating appropriate skill level and maturity, students are ready for a more intense and challenging course of study in Level 4. Female students at this level must show a structural capacity for pointe work, and all students must possess ample strength and stamina.  All of the classes in our comprehensive curriculum are designed to best provide the skills necessary to pursue a career in dance. We believe in a healthy and nurturing approach to the development of each student. As the level of difficulty increases, so does the passion for the pursuit of excellence. As a result, every student’s advancement through the program is based on ability rather than age.

  • 2024-2025

    Monday     - Ballet Centre Studios - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
    Wednesday - Trolley Corners Studios - 4:15pm - 7:15pm
    Thursday - Trolley Corners Studios - 4:15PM - 6:45PM
    Friday - Trolley Corners Studios - 4:15PM - 6:45PM
    Saturday - Trolley Corners Studios - 12:30PM - 4:15PM

    *Boys class - Trolley Corners Studios - 10:00AM - 11:15AM

    Schedules are subject to change.

  • Tuition for the Academy Year: $5,850
    Monthly Installment: $650
    Registration Fee: $45

    No performance or costume fees

  • LADIES
    Leotard: So Danca in Tropic Green with BWA logo
    Skirt: Tropic Green
    Belt: Turquoise
    Tights: So Danca tights in Theatrical Pink or skin tone
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe. The color should match the tights
    Hair: Hair should be worn in the Academy Bun Style (tutorial here: https://vimeo.com/326914427 )
    For Contemporary: Black leggings. Optional: BWA Black racerback tank
    For Performances: Skin tone leotard

    GENTLEMEN
    Shirt: So Danca in Tropic Green with BWA logo
    Tights: Bodywrappers in Black with a nude dance belt
    Belt: Waist Belt
    Socks: Freed in White
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe in White
    Hair: Hair should be neatly groomed

    Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique website at https://balletwest.square.site/. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.

  • New Students, who have completed a placement class, and returning students can register at https://%20https//app.iclasspro.com/portal/balletwestacademy/class-details/2249

Level 5
Ballet Centre

  • Level 5 is the entry into the upper school of Ballet West Academy. Female students at this level must have strong pointe work at barre and center. Male students will continue to have specialized classes in male technique. Supplemental classes in modern, conditioning, and pas de deux help to round out the curriculum for these students to better prepare them for the versatile demands of the professional ballet career.

  • 2024-2025

    Monday - Thursday     - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
    Friday (Optional Add-on Technique Class) - 4:30pm - 6:00pm (+ $75 per month)
    Saturday - 9:00am - 2:30pm

    Schedules are subject to change.

  • Tuition for the Academy Year: $6,390
    Monthly Installment: $710
    Registration Fee: $45

    No performance or costume fees

  • LADIES
    Leotard: So Danca in pink with BWA logo
    Skirt: Pink
    Belt: Pink
    Tights: So Danca tights in Theatrical Pink or skin tone
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe. The color should match the tights
    Hair: Hair should be worn in the Academy Bun Style (tutorial here: https://vimeo.com/326914427 )
    For Contemporary: Black leggings. Optional: BWA Black racerback tank
    For Performances: Skin tone leotard

    GENTLEMEN
    Shirt: So Danca in burgundy with BWA logo
    Tights: Bodywrappers tights in Black with a Nude dance belt
    Belt: Waist belt
    Socks: Freed socks in White
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe in White
    Hair: Hair should be neatly groomed

    Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique website at https://balletwest.square.site/. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.

  • New Students, who have completed a placement class, and returning students can register at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/balletwestacademy/class-details/2248

Level 6
Ballet Centre

  • Levels 6, 7, and 8 are the highest levels in the Academy before the Professional Training Division.  Students at this level study 6 days per week in ballet curriculum and also in the additional dance genres necessary for their preparation for a professional dance career or entry into a college dance program.  An additional benefit of these upper levels is mentoring from the Academy faculty to help students navigate their future in dance.

  • 2024-2025

    Monday - Thursday     - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
    Friday (Optional Add-on Technique Class) - 4:30pm - 6:00pm (+ $75 per month)
    Saturday - 9:00am - 2:30pm

    Schedules are subject to change.

  • Tuition for the Academy Year: $6,390
    Monthly Installment: $710
    Registration Fee: $45

    No performance or costume fees

  • LADIES
    Leotard: So Danca in Dark Purple with BWA logo
    Skirt: Dark Purple
    Belt: Dark Purple
    Tights: So Danca tights in Theatrical Pink or skin tone
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe. The color should match the tights
    Hair: Hair should be worn in the Academy Bun Style (tutorial here: https://vimeo.com/326914427 )
    For Contemporary: Black leggings. Optional: BWA Black racerback tank
    For Performances: Skin tone leotard

    GENTLEMEN
    Shirt: So Danca in Dark Purple with BWA logo
    Tights: Bodywrappers in Black with a nude dance belt
    Belt: Waist Belt
    Socks: Freed in White
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe in White
    Hair: Hair should be neatly groomed

    Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique website at https://balletwest.square.site/. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.

  • New Students, who have completed a placement class, and returning students can register at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/balletwestacademy/class-details/2247

Level 7
Ballet Centre

  • Levels 6, 7, and 8 are the highest levels in the Academy before the Professional Training Division.  Students at this level study 6 days per week in ballet curriculum and also in the additional dance genres necessary for their preparation for a professional dance career or entry into a college dance program.  An additional benefit of these upper levels is mentoring from the Academy faculty to help students navigate their future in dance.

  • 2024-2025

    Monday - Thursday     - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
    Friday (Optional Add-on Technique Class) - 4:30pm - 6:00pm (+ $75 per month)
    Saturday - 9:00am - 2:30pm

    Schedules are subject to change.

  • Tuition for the Academy Year: $6,390
    Monthly Installment: $710
    Registration Fee: $45

    No performance or costume fees

  • LADIES
    Leotard: So Danca in Dark Purple with BWA logo
    Skirt: Dark Purple
    Belt: Dark Purple
    Tights: So Danca tights in Theatrical Pink or skin tone
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe. The color should match the tights
    Hair: Hair should be worn in the Academy Bun Style (tutorial here: https://vimeo.com/326914427 )
    For Contemporary: Black leggings. Optional: BWA Black racerback tank
    For Performances: Skin tone leotard

    GENTLEMEN
    Shirt: So Danca in Dark Purple with BWA logo
    Tights: Bodywrappers in Black with a nude dance belt
    Belt: Waist Belt
    Socks: Freed in White
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe in White
    Hair: Hair should be neatly groomed

    Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique website at https://balletwest.square.site/. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.

  • New Students, who have completed a placement class, and returning students can register at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/balletwestacademy/class-details/2247

Level 8
Ballet Centre

  • Levels 6, 7, and 8 are the highest levels in the Academy before the Professional Training Division.  Students at this level study 6 days per week in ballet curriculum and also in the additional dance genres necessary for their preparation for a professional dance career or entry into a college dance program.  An additional benefit of these upper levels is mentoring from the Academy faculty to help students navigate their future in dance.

  • 2024-2025

    Monday - Thursday     - 4:30pm - 7:00pm
    Friday (Optional Add-on Technique Class) - 4:30pm - 6:00pm (+ $75 per month)
    Saturday - 9:00am - 2:30pm

    Schedules are subject to change.

  • Tuition for the Academy Year: $6,390
    Monthly Installment: $710
    Registration Fee: $45

    No performance or costume fees

  • LADIES
    Leotard: So Danca in Dark Purple with BWA logo
    Skirt: Dark Purple
    Belt: Dark Purple
    Tights: So Danca tights in Theatrical Pink or skin tone
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe. The color should match the tights
    Hair: Hair should be worn in the Academy Bun Style (tutorial here: https://vimeo.com/326914427 )
    For Contemporary: Black leggings. Optional: BWA Black racerback tank
    For Performances: Skin tone leotard

    GENTLEMEN
    Shirt: So Danca in Dark Purple with BWA logo
    Tights: Bodywrappers in Black with a nude dance belt
    Belt: Waist Belt
    Socks: Freed in White
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe in White
    Hair: Hair should be neatly groomed

    Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique website at https://balletwest.square.site/. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.

  • New Students, who have completed a placement class, and returning students can register at https://app.iclasspro.com/portal/balletwestacademy/class-details/2247

Important Dates

Start of 2024/2025 Academic Year
August 26, 2024

End of the 2024/2025 Academic Year
May 24, 2025

Academic Year

Upper School Winter Showcase Performance
January 24 - 25, 2025

All-Campus Contemporary Showcase:
The Four Seasons
March 13 - 15, 2025

Upper School Spring Showcase
May 22 - 24, 2025

Performances

Studio Closures

Labor Day - September 2, 2024
Fall Break - October 17 - 20, 2024
Halloween - October 31, 2024
Thanksgiving Break - November 25 - December 1, 2024
Winter Break - December 23 - January 5, 2025
MLK Jr. Day - January 20 , 2025 (Performance Day)
President's Day - February 17, 2025
Spring Break - March 31 - April 6, 2025

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.

Our Locations

Ballet Centre

Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre
52 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Office Hours:
Sunday | Closed
Monday - Thursday | 9:00AM-7:00PM
Friday | 9:00AM-6:00PM
Saturday | 9:00AM-4:00PM

Trolley Corners

Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
Trolley Corners
515 South 700 East, Suite 1B
Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Office Hours:
Sunday | Closed
Monday - Friday | 3:00PM-8:00PM
Saturday | 9:00AM-3:00PM

Artistic Leadership & Student Division Faculty

  • Evelyn Cisneros-Legate

    DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST ACADEMY

  • Katherine Lawrence

    PRINCIPAL, BALLET CENTRE & TROLLEY CORNERS CAMPUSES

  • Catherine Batcheller

    PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR

  • Courtney Hellebuyck

    PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND STUDENT REHEARSAL DIRECTOR

  • Stacey Mahan

    PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM

  • Bridget Payne

    PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND COSTUME COORDINATOR

  • James Payne

    PRINCIPAL FACULTY & TRAINEE COORDINATOR

  • Jeff Rogers

    PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY MEN’S PROGRAM

  • Jordan DeBona

    SENIOR MANAGER OF STUDENT LIFE AND SUMMER INTENSIVE COORDINATOR

  • Eunice Kim Stafford

    ASSOCIATE PRINCIPAL, TROLLEY CORNERS CAMPUS AND STUDENT LIFE MANAGER

  • Michael Waldrop

    FULL-TIME FACULTY & CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM MANAGER

  • Hannah Argyle

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS

  • Silver Barkes

    INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE

  • Liesel Blue

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS

  • Claire Campbell

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS

  • Natalie Desch

    INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE AND TROLLEY CORNERS

  • Mariah Edmunds

    INSTRUCTOR AT UTAH COUNTY AND TROLLEY CORNERS

  • Ashleigh Richardson

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS

  • Autumn Ryskoski

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS AND ADULT CLASSES

  • Kramer Snead

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS, BALLET CENTRE, AND ADULT CLASSES

  • Scout Sutton

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS

  • Joshua Trader

    INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE, TROLLEY CORNERS, AND UTAH COUNTY

  • Barbara Valles

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS

  • Elizabeth Weldon

    INSTRUCTOR AT TROLLEY CORNERS, BALLET CENTRE, AND ADULT CLASSES

Learn about our faculty

Placement in our Student Division requires an audition for new students.
Auditions are held with an in-studio placement class or video audition.