Dancers worldwide, ages 9-20, are invited to audition, in-person or via video audition, for our 2025 Summer Intensives. Students will be considered for acceptance and potential scholarship to all Ballet West Academy Summer Intensives, including those in partnership with artÉmotion.
Our intensives are designed for serious dancers ages 9-20, who desire individualized instruction in classical ballet. The Ballet West Academy Summer Intensive challenges dancers to improve their ballet technique and study other dance forms that complement classical ballet. Our program offers the unique opportunity for advanced dancers to be considered for Ballet West Academy’s year-round programs at the Salt Lake City, Park City, and Utah County campuses. Auditions are required for acceptance and scholarship consideration.
Please direct summer intensive audition and program-specific questions to Summer Intensive Coordinator, Jordan DeBona, at summerintensive@balletwest.org or by phone at 801-869-6966.
Summer 2025 Intensives
3-Week Intensive
June 30 - July 18, 2025
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Classes will be held Monday-Saturday with the staff of Ballet West Academy Faculty, Ballet West Artistic Staff (featuring Artistic Director, Adam Sklute), Ballet West dancers and renowned guest teachers.
Start time ranges between 8:45am and 9:00am. End time ranges between 4:15pm and 4:45pm. Saturdays will be abbreviated to guarantee students are getting proper rest on the weekends.
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Ballet West Ballet Centre, Westminster University, and the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, depending on level assignment.
The 5-Week Summer Intensive showing will be held at Westminster University on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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Dancers ages 13-21 (as of the first day of the intensive), are invited to attend, upon acceptance from an in-person or video audition. Audition is required for acceptance and scholarship consideration.
5-Week Intensive
June 16 - July 18, 2025
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Classes will be held Monday-Saturday with the staff of Ballet West Academy Faculty, Ballet West Artistic Staff (featuring Artistic Director, Adam Sklute), Ballet West dancers and renowned guest teachers.
Start time ranges between 8:45am and 9:00am. End time ranges between 4:15pm and 4:45pm. Saturdays will be abbreviated to guarantee students are getting proper rest on the weekends.
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Ballet West Ballet Centre, Westminster University, and the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, depending on level assignment.
The 5-Week Summer Intensive showing will be held at Westminster University on Friday, July 18, 2025.
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Dancers ages 13-20 (as of the first day of the intensive), are invited to attend, upon acceptance from an in-person or video audition. Audition is required for acceptance and scholarship consideration.
Choreographic Workshop
June 16 - July 18, 2025
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Dancers will spend the first three weeks as students in the Ballet West Academy Summer Intensive and the final two weeks with artÉmotion. The final two weeks replicate a “company schedule” with a company class and a full-day of rehearsals with guest choreographers.
Participants take part in a world premiere performance in Salt Lake City, Utah on July 17 & 18, 2025 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center.
Start time ranges between 8:45am and 9:00am. End time ranges between 4:15pm and 5:15pm.
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Ballet West Ballet Centre, Westminster University, and the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, depending on level assignment.
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Dancers ages 16-20 (as of the first day of the intensive), are invited to attend, upon acceptance from an in-person or video audition. Audition is required for acceptance and scholarship consideration.
St. George Intensive
July 21 - August 1, 2025
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Classes will be held Monday-Saturday with the staff of Ballet West Academy Faculty, Ballet West Artistic Staff (featuring Artistic Director, Adam Sklute), Ballet West dancers and renowned guest teachers.
Start time ranges between 8:45am and 9:00am. End time ranges between 4:15pm and 4:45pm. Saturdays will be abbreviated to guarantee students are getting proper rest on the weekends.
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Utah Tech University
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Dancers ages 12-20 (as of the first day of the intensive), are invited to attend, upon acceptance from an in-person or video audition. Audition is required for acceptance and scholarship consideration.
Ballet Centre Young Dancer Intensive
June 9 - June 14, 2025
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Classes will be held Monday-Friday with the staff of Ballet West Academy Faculty.
Start time ranges between 8:30am and 9:00am. End time ranges between 2:30pm and 3:00pm. Saturdays will be abbreviated to guarantee students are getting proper rest on the weekends.
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The Ballet West Academy’s Ballet Centre Young Dancer Summer Intensive in Salt Lake City, Utah is a one-week program and will be held at the Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre.
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Dancers ages 9-12 (as of the first day of the intensive), are invited to attend, upon acceptance from an in-person or video audition. Audition is required for acceptance and scholarship consideration.
Trolley Corners Young Dancer Intensive
June 23 - July 3, 2025
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Classes will be held Monday-Friday with the staff of Ballet West Academy Faculty.
Start time ranges between 8:30am and 9:00am. End time ranges between 2:30pm and 3:00pm. Saturdays will be abbreviated to guarantee students are getting proper rest on the weekends.
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The Ballet West Academy’s Trolley Corners Young Dancer Summer Intensive in Salt Lake City, Utah is a two-week program and will be held at the Trolley Corners campus.
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Dancers ages 9-12 (as of the first day of the intensive), are invited to attend, upon acceptance from an in-person or video audition. Audition is required for acceptance and scholarship consideration.
Summer 2025 Dance Camps
Ballet West Academy is thrilled to present camps for dancers ages 3-14. There is something for everyone: fun themes, a range of age groups, and offerings in three locations. Space is limited for each camp; no audition required.
Salt Lake City Summer Dance Camps
June 9 - June 27, 2025
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Summer Dance Camps will be held at our Ballet Centre and Trolley Corners campuses.
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Details coming soon.
Park City Summer Dance Camps
June 9 - June 27, 2025
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Summer Dance Camps will be held at our Park City campus.
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Details coming soon.
Utah County Summer Dance Camps
June 9 - June 27, 2025
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Summer Dance Camps will be held at our Utah County campus.
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Details coming soon.
Summer 2025 Affiliate Intensives
Next Generation Ballet
June 16 - July 18, 2025
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Next Generation Ballet Summer Intensive will be held at the Straz Center in Tampa, FL.
Address: 1010 N Macinnes Pl, Tampa, FL 33602 -
BWA & Hale Center Theater Orem
July 28 - August 8, 2025
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Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre
52 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 -
Details coming soon.
Applications are open for the following 2025 summer internships:
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Individuals interested in being a Resident Intern for the 2025 Summer Intensives should apply via the link below. Following the close of the application, virtual candidate interviews will be conducted. Application will close at 11:59 (MST) on March 1, 2025.
Application Requirements
Must be at least 18 years old by June 1st 2025.
Must be able to lift between 20- 50lbs of Marley for studio and rehearsal spaces.
Must complete the Resident Intern Application.
Must provide a Cover Letter and 3 references, preferably both personal and work related. These will be submitted at the end of the application.
Must be available for the entire duration of the specific Summer Intensive Program working. Please note: Resident Intern’s are considered on call at all times, except for their bi-weekly night’s off.
Jun 13 - July 19 in Salt Lake City | 5 & 3 week Summer Intensives.
July 21 - August 2 in St. George, Utah | St. George Summer Intensive.
Click Here for the 2025 Summer Intensive Resident Intern Application
BWA & SALT Summer Dance Camp
August 11 - 15, 2025
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Ballet West Academy Utah County Campus
564 W 700 S #403, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062 -
Details coming soon.
