The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy, the official school of Ballet West, is one of America’s premier source of classical ballet and performing arts training. Ballet West Academy is dedicated to developing and inspiring the whole child, both as an accomplished artist and a healthy individual, professionally and recreationally.
With a structured curriculum and nurturing and positive environment for dancers, Ballet West Academy is committed to providing access to all students, adults, and families.
The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy strives to be a dynamic leader in the international field of dance education. Drawing on our unique local dance heritage and utilizing our connections with our national and international dance communities, we will continue to expand our educational offerings in a state-of-the-art facility as we train and inspire the next generation of dancers. We intend to be a positive resource for local and regional dance schools, providing opportunities for constructive dialogues and collaborative support.
Along with our unique relationship with the professional company and artistic staff of Ballet West, we have a superior faculty who are dedicated to developing and inspiring the whole child, both as an accomplished dancer and a healthy individual.
The Janet Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre campus houses the uppermost levels of the academy including Levels 5-8 and the Professional Training Division. This campus accepts foreign students through the Student Exchange Visitor Program and is the location of the Ballet West Academy leadership offices. It boasts the largest training space in the region and is the anchor location for the Ballet West Academy Summer Intensive.
52 West 200 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84101
801-869-6912
Salt Lake City
Ballet Centre
515 South 700 East, Suite 1B
Salt Lake City, UT 84102
801-869-6882
Salt Lake City
Trolley Corners
The Trolley Corners campus is the sister campus to the Janet Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre and serves the youngest students from Beginning classes to Level 4. This location is easily accessed in downtown Salt Lake.
The Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus provides access to the artform and organizational presence throughout Wasatch and Summit Counties with partnerships with local organizations that expand the diversity of our campus including Youth United. Students from beginners through Level 8 train in the studios. With a focus on specialty genres in addition to classical ballet, this campus offers expanded options in Hip-Hop, Jazz, and Musical Theatre.
NEW LOCATION
786 Division St.
Park City, UT 84098
801-869-6970
Park City
564 W 700 S #403
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
801-869-6990
Utah County
The Utah County Campus provides access to the artform and organizational presence throughout the region by extending the organization’s geographic reach and bringing the best of classical ballet to the area. Students from beginning levels to Level 8 train in the studios with a primary focus on classical ballet with supplemental offerings including Contemporary dance from a young age.
“I am impressed by the level of our students and am committed to offering opportunities. In fact, 75% of the current company trained with Ballet West Academy. Under Evelyn Cisneros-Legate, I feel the level has increased further and I’m looking forward to the next chapter for these programs.”