Maggie Wright-Tesch danced her entire 18 year career with
Ballet West, 12 as a Principal Artist. During her career she performed the
leads in classics including The Sleeping Beauty, Giselle and Swan
Lake. She worked with and was coached by noted choreographers including Ben
Stevenson, Ronald Hynd, Val Caniporoli, Andre Prokovsky, Hans Van Manon, Ted
Branson, Glen Tetley, Eddy Toussaint and Christopher Bruce. She was noted for
her versatility transitioning from classical ballet into Balanchine-style works
and contemporary ballets with equal acclaim.
Leslie Ann Larson - Ballet Mistress, Central West Ballet,
California
A Ballet Mistress with versatility and high standards,
Leslie Ann Larson has set works and full lengths such as Romeo & Juliet,
Peter Pan, Cinderella, Les Sylphides, The Nutcracker, Coppélia, Swan Lake Act
II, a new version of The Red Shoes and other works such as 1001 Nights,
Existence, House of Folk, Of Faeries and Elves, A Ballet for Marie, Festive
Overture, Canvas Emotions and Nature's Rite.
“...As a dancer, Stephanie Saland
inhabited each role bringing to it a glowing life with every step, every
gesture. To watch her was to understand what artistry is. As a teacher she is
as unparalleled as she was in her dancing. Dance becomes understandable when
touched by Stephanie. It also becomes magic.”
Michele grew up in Dallas,
Texas. She began her training
with Ann Etgen and Bill Atkinson at the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet. At the age
of sixteen she moved to New York City
to attend the School
of American Ballet on
full scholarship. Two years later, she became a member of the New York City
Ballet.
The Children’s Division is designed for young students ages three to six. Classes are offered by age and are carefully developed in accordance with a child’s physical and cognitive abilities. Children are placed in a safe and nurturing environment, and parents are invited to watch class four times per year. Placement is at the discretion of the Ballet West Academy director. Summer classes are available for all levels.
Michele grew up in Dallas,
Texas. She began her training
with Ann Etgen and Bill Atkinson at the Dallas Metropolitan Ballet. At the age
of sixteen she moved to New York City
to attend the School
of American Ballet on
full scholarship. Two years later, she became a member of the New York City
Ballet. 