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From its humble beginnings in 1963 as the only professional ballet company between Chicago and the West Coast, Ballet West has grown into one of America’s leading ballet companies.
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Apr. 8, 2026

Good Things Utah | Ballet West presents West Side Story: Broadway & Beyond

The West Side Story Suite is coming to the stage in the production of Ballet West.

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Apr. 8, 2026

The Utah Review | An event unlike anything Ballet West has ever put on

Four Utah premieres slated for West Side Story: Broadway and Beyond

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Apr. 3, 2026

KUTV | Ballet West goes Broadway in 'West Side Story'

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Mar. 31, 2026

FOX13 For the first time, Ballet West dancers are not just dancing. They are singing and speaking on stage!

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Mar. 31, 2026

Good Things Utah | Ballet West presents The Legend of Sleepy Hollow & a West Side Story special adaptation

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Mar. 31, 2026

Front Row Reviewers | Nothing Sleepy or Hollow in Ballet West’s World Premiere of a Classic American Legend

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Mar. 31, 2026

QSalt Lake | Ready to Rumble

Ballet West’s "West Side Story: Broadway & Beyond" is full of LGBTQ+ connections

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Mar. 31, 2026

The Utah Review | Ballet West’s world premiere production The Legend of Sleepy Hollow is a delightfully spooky gallop

Two City Academy students review the company’s newest entry in its Family Classics Series

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Mar. 23, 2026

The Utah Review | A ghostly ride set for Ballet West’s world premiere production of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow for its Family Classics Series

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Mar. 10, 2026

Utah Arts Review | Sklute’s 20th anniversary to bring a mix of Ballet West favorites in 2026-27

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Mar. 10, 2026

KUTV | Ballet West unveils 2026-27 season lineup as Adam Sklute marks 20 years at the helm

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Mar. 10, 2026

FOX13 | Ballet West's 2026-27 season include crowd favorites and something for every audience

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Feb. 26, 2026

ABC4 | Salt Lake County Library and Ballet West join forces for new facility

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Feb. 20, 2026

Front Row Reviewers | A Little Pixie Dust, A Lot of Pointe Work: Ballet West’s Peter Pan Soars

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Feb. 20, 2026

KSL | Dancers literally soar to new heights in Ballet West's 'Peter Pan'

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Feb. 18, 2026

Broadway World | Review: Ballet West's PETER PAN Hooks You From the Very Beginning

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Feb. 13, 2026

Q Salt Lake | Ballet West’s ‘Peter Pan’ and its not-so-hidden meaning for the LGBTQ community

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Feb. 9, 2026

The Utah Review | Neverland’s magic set to arrive in downtown Salt Lake City, as Ballet West offers Utah premiere of Trey McIntyre’s Peter Pan

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Feb. 3, 2026

ABC4 Utah | Ballet West’s Peter Pan is flying into Salt Lake City

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Jan. 29, 2026

KUTV | Ballet West brings 'Peter Pan' to life with breathtaking choreography

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Jan. 13, 2026

Anxious About Stamina During a Grueling Ballet? Here’s How to Cope

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Jan. 2, 2026

Ballet West Academy’s Curriculum Design Seminar Gives Dance Schools the Tools to Build Better Training Programs

Ballet West Academy’s innovative Curriculum Design Seminar, aimed at helping school directors and educators craft their own training programs,…

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Dec. 31, 2025

Notable Utahns who died in 2025 - Cindy Farramond

Remembering people (and four animals) who made an impact on Utah, and left us this year.

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Dec. 22, 2025

'The Nutcracker' isn't just a cozy classic.

A battle between brave toys and marauding mice. An elegant Waltz of the Snowflakes.

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Dec. 16, 2025

Ballet West warns of fraudulent Nutcracker ticket sales

Ballet West is asking patrons to check the fine print on the website before purchasing tickets. Third-party sellers usually acknowledge that they are…

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Dec. 16, 2025

Discovering the enchantment that propels a living historic landmark

In extending its tradition, The Utah Review, with the assistance of Christal Jackson, an English teacher and ELL coordinator at City Academy, asked…

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Dec. 15, 2025

From mom to Sugar Plum Fairy

Just a year after giving birth to her first child, Ballet West principal artist Jenna Rae Herrera is back in the spotlight performing almost every night…

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Dec. 14, 2025

Young dancer lives out childhood dream in Ballet West’s 'Nutcracker'

“The Nutcracker really helped me find most of my love for dance,” said 13-year-old Lauren Hildebrand. "It's just been the best experience…

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Dec. 8, 2025

Utah Arts Review: Ballet West’s “Nutcracker” works its holiday magic once again

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Dec. 8, 2025

Ballet West’s “The Nutcracker”: A Grand Jeté into Holiday Magic

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Dec. 8, 2025

ABC4 | Ballet West's The Nutcracker is a cherished holiday tradition

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Dec. 8, 2025

KUTV | Discover the Magic of Ballet West's Nutcracker

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Dec. 8, 2025

The Utah Review | Peeking behind the scenes, as dancers set for the holiday season

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Dec. 1, 2025

The Nutcracker: Dancers Tell Their Side of the Story

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Nov. 11, 2025

Male dancer turns heads with rare talent in latest Ballet West performance

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Oct. 29, 2025

A rich and exuberant “Romeo and Juliet” opens the season for Ballet West

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Oct. 29, 2025

With spellbinding gusto, Ballet West’s Romeo & Juliet delivers emotionally stunning performances across the board

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Oct. 29, 2025

David Osmond Interviews Ballet West Archivist Bruce Caldwell

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Sep. 9, 2025

Fox13: Ballet West starts preparing for the Nutcracker season, casts leading role of Clara

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July 12, 2025

Ballet West Leaders Featured in Elle Magazine

Our leadership is making voices heard!

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July 3, 2025

BALLET WEST ACADEMY PARK CITY ANNOUNCES RELOCATION TO EXPANDED FACILITY

The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy’s Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus announces its relocation to a new, expanded facility at 786 Division…

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Ballet West
52 West 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-869-6900

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Mon - Fri 10AM-4PM / Closed Sat and Sun
801-869-6920

Ballet West is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit organization inspiring and empowering a broad community locally and globally through presentation, training, and education in the art form of ballet.

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Ballet West Health and Safety Policy

Although masks are not required while attending Ballet West performances for the 2023-2024 season, we encourage patrons who wish to wear a mask to do so. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or have had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we ask that you follow CDC quarantine and isolations guidelines and prioritize your health and the health of your fellow audience members and stay home. Ballet West reserves the right to change or amend the health policy for performances in the future.

Performances

THERE IS NO LATE SEATING. Our performances start on time and latecomers will need to wait in the lobby until intermission. Please plan ahead for traffic and to find parking.
Parking: Visit Salt Lake County Arts for parking details.
Doors: Lobby doors open one hour prior to the performance and seating will begin approximately 30 minutes before curtain.
Boutique: Don't forget to visit our Ballet West Boutique!
Children: Ballets are generally recommended for ages 8 and up. (5 and up for The Nutcracker.) No babes in arms. All patrons must have a ticket to enter the theater and occupy their own seat.
Casting: Casting is subject to change. For the most accurate list of performers, be sure to check the casting board in the lobby.
Weather: We will never cancel a performance due to weather, please plan extra time to get to the theatre safely and on time.
Dining Guide: https://balletwest.org/plan-your-visit/dining-guide

Tickets

Refunds: We do not offer refunds. Exchanges can be made, for a fee, at least 48 hours prior to performance. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.
Accessing Tickets:
- In addition to being shipped and held in will call, tickets may be accessed on any smartphone 2 hours before your performance by following these instructions:
- Log into your account at boxoffice.balletwest.org. If this is your first time logging into our site, use the “Forgot Password” link to set up your password.
- Once logged in, you will be taken to the main calendar page. Just below the Ballet West logo, you’ll see an icon of a person, next to the cart. Tapping on the person will take you to your account info where you can access tickets to upcoming shows, update your address, or check out your giving history. Please contact us if you are unable to access your account.
If you are unable to access your tickets on a smart device, you can get them printed at the Ticket Office/Will Call when you arrive.
Ticket access: https://boxoffice.balletwest.org/account/login

Safety Precautions

Although masks are not required while attending Ballet West performances for the 2023-2024 season, we encourage patrons who wish to wear a mask to do so. If you are feeling unwell, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, have been diagnosed with COVID-19, or have had close contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19, we ask that you follow CDC quarantine and isolations guidelines and prioritize your health and the health of your fellow audience members and stay home. Ballet West reserves the right to change or amend the health policy for performances in the future.
In addition to the “touchless” entry, we have put in place the following to help keep our audience and artists safe: hand sanitizing stations and a digital playbill. If you have further questions regarding Ballet West's safety measures, please reference the COVID-19 FAQ page on our website or contact Patron Services at ticketoffice@balletwest.org.

Weather Cancellations

Weather: We will never cancel a performance due to weather, please plan extra time to get to the theatre safely and on time.

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