Administration
Michael Scolamiero
Executive Director, Ballet West, The Elizabeth Solomon Executive Director Chair
Michael Scolamiero joined Ballet West after an extensive international search led by Michael Kaiser, President Emeritus of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. Mr. Scolamiero previously served as Executive Director of Miami City Ballet for three years, during which time the organization achieved a significant reduction in debt, as well as robust growth in ticket revenue, contributions, and touring income. Prior to Miami City Ballet, Mr. Scolamiero was Pennsylvania Ballet’s Executive Director for 17 years, the longest tenure in the Company’s history and among the longest of any leader of a major ballet company. During his tenure, Mr. Scolamiero led the organization’s first capital campaign that raised $11.9 million (against a $10 million goal) to build an endowment and fund repertoire expansion.
Mr. Scolamiero was named CEO of the Year in 2025 by Utah Business Magazine due to his key role in transforming the organization’s financial health, and expanding Ballet West’s programs and footprint in the community in a financially responsible manner. As a result, Ballet West’s operating budget has grown by more than 50%, making it America’s ninth largest ballet company. No longer using external financing to meet cash needs, Ballet West’s balance sheet is strong after realizing operating surpluses for five consecutive fiscal years. Ballet West’s endowment has grown significantly, ticket revenue has climbed, and the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy has increased enrollment and revenue. Ballet West recently adopted a new strategic plan that will continue the organization’s pursuit of artistic excellence while maintaining financial stability and a strong commitment to serving the broader community with a variety of programs that focus on accessibility for all.
Administration and Finance
- Liz Crawford: Chief Financial Officer
- Beau Pearson: Company Manager
- Felicia Cowan: Director Of Human Resources
- Jack E. Stahl: Director of Technology
- Katreena Newman: Administrative Assistant
- Jennifer Bailey: Assistant Controller
- Kate Weeks: Accounting Coordinator
External Affairs
- Erika Stone: Senior Director, External Affairs
- Angela Krull: Director Of Major Gifts And Corporate Sponsorships
- Dana Rimington: Director of Communications and Publications
- Mika Seltenrich: Director of Marketing and Revenue
- Lisa Jensen: Retail Sales And Boutique Manager
- Jessica Magelsen: Foundations And Government Giving Manager
- Amy O'Connor: Annual Giving Manager
- Deanna Richardson: Project Manager, External Affairs
- Lauren Wattenburg: Visual Coordinator
- Matthew Barrett: Graphic Designer
- Savanna Forester: Nutcracker & Merchandise Agent/Special Events & Benefits Manager
- Kallie Erickson: External Affairs Database Coordinator
- Olivia Lemmon: Digital Marketing Coordinator
Frederick Q. Lawson Ballet West Academy
- Adam Sklute: Artistic Director, Ballet West
- Evelyn Cisneros-Legate: Director, Ballet West Academy
- Sarah Taylor: Director Of Business Operations, Ballet West Academy
- Allison Debona: Principal, Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus
- Katherine Lawrence: Principal, Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre And Trolley Corners Campuses
- Heather Thackeray: Principal, Frederick Quinney Lawson Utah Campus
- Eunice Stafford: Associate Principal, Trolley Corners Campus And Student Life Manager
- Kristina Windom: Principal Faculty And Trainee Coordinator
- 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
- Jeffrey Rogers: Principal Faculty And Director Of Academy Men’s Program
- Michael Waldrop: Full Time Faculty And Contemporary Program Manager
- Rex Tilton: Full Time Faculty and Production Coordinator
- Joshua Trader: Full-time Faculty
- Jordan DeBona: Senior Manager of Student Life And Summer Intensive Coordinator
- Amanda Kindt: Resident Advisor
- Jennifer Hildreth: Senior Academy Operations Manager And Board Liaison
- Jenny Lowell: Trolley Corners Campus Operations Manager
- Hope Farrar: Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus Administrator
- Nanette Reimschussel Chertudi: Utah County Campus Administrator
- Sasha Lowell: Administrative Assistant
Instructors
Daniel Alsedek, IzzyArrieta, Silver Barkes, Liesel Blue, Jamie Butler, Bruce Caldwell, Claire Campbell, Emma Capen, Dantzel Cherry, Nanette Reimschussel Chertudi, Emily Coello, Natalie Desch, Ivy Drumm, Mariah Edmunds, Isabella Flanigan, Jennifer Fjeldsted, Solange Gomes, Sammy Gomm, Tyler Gum, Callie Herbert, Stefany Juarrieta, Calvin Kitten, Vera Kotova, Michelle Lapioli, Lindsey Larsen, Nicole Lawrence, Katelyn Milner-Packer, Kendra Rangel, Ashleigh Richardson, Alesha Ramos, Sarah Richards, Pamela Robinson-Harris, MaryAnn Shaefer, Heidi Slagle, Connie Smith, Kristen Stringham, Scout Sutton, Samantha Taggart, Jessica Harston Thompson, Barbara Valles, Elizabeth Weldon, Hannah Willis, Jane Wood, Kyohei Yoshida, Lily O'Flahetry, Kenna Francis, Chloe McAllister, Diana Lau, Eliza Drumm, Ilyria Telford, Ashley Hammon, Sarah Senefsky, Silas Campos, Symonne Martelly, Morgan Vu, Ashley Pew, Claire Spainhour, Marit van der Wolde-Trader, Timothy Lynch, Erin Payner, Hope Farrar, Amanda Kindt, Callie Herbert, Elden Johnson
Accompanists
Peter Blackham, Seth Bott, Penelope Brown, Nathan Fenwick, Brady Giles, Lisa Haddon, Max Hall, Susanna Karrington, Aubree Peterson, Sarah Richards, Heidi Slagle
Education and Outreach
- Peter Christie: Director of Education and Outreach
- Dana Rossi: Education Associate/Assistant Director, I Can Do
- Audrey Dodd: Associate Director Adaptive Dance
- Shelly Cordova: Assistant Director, Senior Steps/Forward Steps
- Alissa Baird: Manager, Education And Outreach Virtual And Technology Programs
- Joshua Trader: Dance Advance Coordinator
Educators
- Shelly Cordova
- Jenny Bradley
- Ashley Creek
- Lauren Devall
- Audrey Dodd
- Jennifer Heighton
- Wendee Fiedeley-Mcculloch
- Daisy Jeffers
- Amanda Kindt
- Moises Prospero
- Nanette Reimschussel-Chertudi
- Anne Marie Smith
- Elease Stice
- Alicia Trump
- Ashlee Vilos
- Trisha Wilstead
Patron Services
- Natalie Thorpe: Director Of Patron Services
- Jane Harris: Patron Services and Group Sales Lead Advisor
- Brooke Christensen: Assistant Manager Of Patron Services
Ballet West is an American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) Company. Ballet West is an American Federation of Musicians (AFM) Company.
Ballet West is an International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) Company.