Ballet West tickets

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Ranked among the top ballet companies in the United States, Ballet West has been putting on elegant productions for over 50 years. The 40-member company is based in Salt Lake City and has toured the world several times, bringing American ballet to audiences overseas. Known for its American style, varied repertoire and versatile artists, Ballet West’s productions include

The Nutcracker

,

The Sleeping Beauty

,

Abdallah

and many others. Under the artistic direction of Adam Sklute, this respected American ballet company is performing in Utah and select venues across the country.

'America’s Ballet'

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Ballet West was founded by William F. Christensen and Glenn Walker Wallace in 1963. Christensen, known also for co-founding the

San Francisco Ballet

with his brothers, became Ballet West’s first artistic director. Under his guidance, the company formed the distinctly American style it is known for today. Following in Christensen’s footsteps, Bruce Marks became artistic director in 1978 and added

Swan Lake

and

Abdallah

to the company’s repertoire. Marks’

Abdallah

became the first American full-length presentation of the ballet. Three more directors followed Marks: John Hart, Jonas Kåge and Adam Sklute. Sklute, the current director, preserves Ballet West’s classical legacy while expanding the company’s repertoire of productions. The company is also known for working with up-and-coming and renowned choreographers.

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'Where can I see a Ballet West performance?'

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You can see Ballet West in its home city at the

Capitol Theatre

in Salt Lake City, Utah. You’ll also be able to catch Ballet West on tour at the

Valley Performing Arts Center

in Northridge, Calif., and

Northrop Auditorium

in Minneapolis.

'What are some Ballet West productions?'

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Ballet West presents

The Nutcracker

during the holiday season in December. The ballet, known as America’s first full-length

Nutcracker

, will celebrate its 75th anniversary in 2019 with an updated production that still retains the original choreography.

Jewel

, which will be presented in February 2020, is a full-length abstract ballet that showcases the beauty of ballet technique. Earlier in February 2020, Ballet West will be presenting

Giselle

, a love story about a peasant girl who dies and becomes a ghost when she learns that the man she loves is betrothed to another woman.

'Who are some of Ballet West’s dancers?'

'At a Ballet West performance, you’ll enjoy the work of principal artists Emily Adams, Katherine Lawrence, Rex Tilton, Adrian Fry, Chase O’Connell, Arolyn Williams and Beckanne Sisk. Ballet West has 40 company members and 10 second company members.'

'Who are some of the artistic staff behind Ballet West’s performances?'

'Ballet West performs under the artistic direction of Adam Sklute. Artistic director since 2007, Sklute has added 27 works to Ballet West’s repertoire. Principal ballet master Pamela Robinson-Harris, ballet masters Bruce Caldwell and Jane Victorine Wood, and resident choreographer Nicolo Fonte aid Sklute.'

'Who are a few of the choreographers behind Ballet West’s ballets?'

'Ballet West has used the choreography of several renowned choreographers, including Twyla Tharp, Stanton Welch, Jiri Kylian, Ulysses Dove and Mark Morris.'

'How long are Ballet West performances?'

'Runtimes depend on production and are subject to change. You can expect performances to last approximately two hours. Many Ballet West performances are open to children ages 8 and older. Infant children are not allowed, even if they are in a parent’s arms.'

'Is the music for Ballet West shows performed live?'

'Formed in 1978, the Ballet West Orchestra accompanies Ballet West for nearly 100 performances a year. The orchestra is led by music director Jared Oaks.'