Beginning & Elementary Divisions are for students ages 3 to 9. 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 participate in the Ballet West Academy Productions.

Beginning Division
(Ages 3-6)

The Beginning Division is for our youngest dancers ages 3 to 6 and includes Beginning levels A, B, and C. Classes are offered by age and are carefully developed in accordance with a child’s physical and cognitive abilities. Classes are designed to encourage students to explore the elements of dance with a focus towards ballet in a fun and nurturing environment while setting the stage for future training. All students will perform in the Spring Performance.

Beginning A (Age 3-4)
Park City

Beginning B (Age 4-5)
Park City

Beginning C (Age 5-6)
Park City

Elementary Division
(Ages 6 and Up)

The Elementary Division is for students ages 6 and up. 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. Parents are invited to watch class during scheduled parent watch weeks. Children at this level will participate in the Ballet West Academy Winter & Spring Productions.

Elementary A (Ages 6-7)
Park City

Elementary B (Ages 7 and Up)
Park City

Elementary C (Ages 8 and Up)
Park City

Student Division
(Ages 11 to 18)

The student division at Park City, Utah is designed for students ages 11 to 18. Acceptance and placement are determined by placement only. Promotions are considered on an individual basis and determined in part by an examination demonstrated at the end of the school year and an evaluation by the Ballet West Academy Director and Principal of the Campus. Students in this division can expect to spend more than one year in each level.

Level 1/2

Level 3

Level 4

Advanced Division

Other Styles

Jazz

Tap

Hip Hop

Musical Theatre

Important Dates

Start of 2024/2025 Academic Year
August 26, 2024

End of the 2024/2025 Academic Year
May 24, 2025

Academic Year

The Nutcracker Suite
December 7, 2024

Spring Showcase
May 9 - 10, 2025

Performances

Studio Closures

Labor Day - September 2, 2024
Fall Break
- October 17 - 19, 2024
Halloween
- October 31, 2024
Thanksgiving Break - November 25 - 30, 2024
Winter Break - December 22 - January 4, 2025
Ski Break - February 17 - 22, 2025
Spring Break - April 14 - 19, 2025

Our Location

Park City

Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus
2780 Rasmussen Road Suite B2
Park City, Utah 84098
801-869-6970

Office Hours:
Saturday & Sunday | Closed
Monday - Friday | 3:00PM-8:00PM

Artistic Leadership, Beginning & Elementary Division Faculty

Enrollment in our Beginning Division A-C, and Elementary Division A do not require a placement class — students are placed by age.

Placement classes are held in-studio for Elementary Division B & C, as well as Student Division.