St. George Intensive

in partnership with artÉmotion

July 21 - August 1, 2025
St. George, Utah

Dancers ages 12-20
Acceptance by audition or special invitation

The Ballet West Academy and artEmotion’s St. George Summer Intensive is a two-week program and will be held at Utah Tech University. Dancers will take part in classes from 10am-4:30pm and the two weeks will culminate in a performance on Friday, August 1, 2025. Classes include ballet technique, pointe, variations, contemporary, character, jazz, acting and conditioning. Ballet West Director, Adam Sklute, and Ballet West Academy Director, Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, will join faculty and consider students for Ballet West Academy’s year-round programs at the Salt Lake City, Park City, or Utah County Campuses.

artÉmotion is under the artistic direction of Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton. Allison DeBona retired a First Soloist with Ballet West in April 2022 and is the current Principal of Ballet West Academy’s Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus. Rex Tilton retired a Principal Artist with Ballet West in May 2022, and is currently on faculty at the Ballet West Academy Park City Campus.

Artistic Leadership, Staff, and Faculty

  • Adam Sklute

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST

  • Evelyn Cisneros-Legate

    DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST ACADEMY

  • Allison DeBona

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF ARTÉMOTION
    PRINCIPAL, PEGGY BERGMANN PARK CITY CAMPUS

  • Rex Tilton

    ARTISTIC DIRECTOR OF ARTÉMOTION
    INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY

  • Jordan DeBona

    SENIOR MANAGER OF STUDENT LIFE AND SUMMER INTENSIVE COORDINATOR

  • James Payne

    PRINCIPAL FACULTY & TRAINEE COORDINATOR

  • Bridget Payne

    PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND COSTUME COORDINATOR

  • Mary Ann Schaefer

    INSTRUCTOR AT PARK CITY

  • Josh Whitehead

    FORMER BALLET WEST DEMI-SOLOIST
    INTERNATIONAL CHOREOGRAPHER

Summer Intensive Pricing

2025 Tuition

$1,800

  • June 9 - July 11, 2025

  • To secure enrollment, a deposit of $500.00 must be made within two weeks of acceptance. Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstance.

2025 Optional Housing & Food Plan

$1,200

  • Only available for students 18+

  • Provided by Utah Tech University

  • Food Plan includes Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

  • Two move-in dates available: Saturday, July 19, and Sunday, July 20.

  • Move-out date is one day after the conclusion of the intensive.

  • To secure housing, a deposit of $250.00 must be made upon enrollment. Deposits are non-refundable under any circumstance.

  • Please note the number of accepted applicants surpasses the number of places available for programs and housing. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  • Full tuition and housing (if applicable) payments are due by May 1, 2025 .  If we do not receive a drop request, your card on file will be charged and late fees will be processed after Monday, May 1, 2025.

  • All students registered to attend Ballet West Academy’s Salt Lake City Summer Intensive are required to complete a Physician’s Statement of Good Health and all Liability Waivers. Forms will be emailed with acceptance letters.

  • COVID-19 protocol will align with state and county mandates.

Summer Intensive Activities

We offer a well-rounded experience for our students not only in the studios, but also outside of the studios. Dancers will have the opportunity to join us at social events, as well as workshops to promote professional development. Past events include:

  • Lagoon Amusement Park

  • Karaoke Night

  • Mountain Hike

  • Ballet West Prom

  • Baseball Game

  • Utah’s Hogle Zoo

  • 4th of July Field Day

Thank you to our summer intensive sponsors: