Press Releases

Critically Acclaimed NUTCRACKER Joins Roster of Arts Luminaries for 2012-13 Season

SALT LAKE CITY – March 6, 2012Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute today announced Ballet West’s appearance on The...

Utah premiere promises bull fighting, gypsies, comedy, romance and show-stopping dance

SALT LAKE CITY –  Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Ballet West presents one of the world’s most well-loved bravura ballets – Don Quixote, February 10,...

Ballet West rings in the holidays in grand style with its annual holiday tradition, The Nutcracker. Choreographed by Ballet West Founder Willam Christensen, The Nutcracker will run for 25 matinee and evening performances from December 2 through December 31 at the Capitol...

Two-Week Celebration Held In Conjunction With Utah Premiere of DRACULA, October 21 – November 1

Ballet West kicks off its 2011-12 season production of Dracula with a two-week “Dracula Festival.” Ballet West...

Ballet West delivers a delectable Halloween treat with the Utah premiere of Ben Stevenson’s blockbuster production of Dracula, set to the music of Franz Liszt as arranged and orchestrated by John Lanchbery, October 21, 22, 26 - November 1, 2011. Hailed by...

Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute is pleased to announce nine promotions and nine new additions to Ballet West and Ballet West II for the 2011-12 season.

Company Promotions and Advancements
Katherine Lawrence has been promoted from Senior Soloist to Principal Artist....

 Ballet West’s fourth annual Innovations program takes the stage May 13, 14 and 18-21 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center with a fresh and exciting showcase for new and cutting edge choreography including four original works created by Ballet West dancers,...

Utah Premiere of Ben Stevenson’s DRACULA Opens Performance Year Just in Time for Halloween

Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute is pleased to announce Ballet West’s 2011-12 season line-up, where athleticism, artistry, drama and excitement come together to...

Third Annual Event to Take Place in Airplane Hangar of Million Air Salt Lake City

Ballet West and Farasha – a Park City-based retail clothing and accessories pop-up boutique – will join forces on Saturday, April 30, for Couture In Motion, a fashion show...

High Energy Program Celebrates Music, Dance and the Joy of Life 

Ballet West presents an explosion of music and movement with three major Utah premieres, April 8, 9 and 13-16 at the Capitol Theatre. This high velocity program includes the...