Professional Training Division

2025-2026 Season
August 25, 2025 - May 23, 2026

Optional Maintenance Classes offered August 18 - 22, 2025

Dancers ages 14+
Acceptance by audition or special invitation

Ballet West Academy’s Professional Training Division is designed for serious ballet students, 14 years old and up. The PTD program is comprised of three female and two male levels and is designed to carry students through their high school years.

The Professional Training Division provides 22+ hours per week of dedicated training in various styles to create a well-rounded dancer.

The training schedule is uniquely structured to cater to high school schedules, with classes including technique class, pointe, men’s class, specialized genres (contemporary, flamenco, and other disciplines), and pas de deux.

PTD students participate in Ballet West’s production of The Nutcracker and are eligible to join in other Ballet West productions such as the Family Classic Series and Ballet West’s main subscription series, in addition to participation in the Academy’s Winter and Spring Showcases. Select PTDs participate with Trainees in repertoire including, recently, George Balanchine’s Who Cares, and Divertimento No. 15.

2025-2026 Registration

MEN 2

MEN 1

LADIES 2

LADIES 1

LADIES 3

2025-2026 Pricing

2025 Yearly Tuition

$7992

per month, per student


  • 2025-2026 Season

  • Non-refundable Tuition Deposit: $444

  • Monthly Installments: $888

  • Registration Fee: $45

  • No performance or costume fees

2025 Optional Housing

$700-$750


  • Only available for students 16+

  • North Park Apartments, a 28-unit apartment complex, is situated in downtown Salt Lake City. It is near bus and light rail and is 1.4 miles to the Ballet Centre.

  • Lease Term: August 1, 2025 - May 31, 2026

  • New Tenant Deposit: $750

Through sponsorship with Intermountain Healthcare, we have access to a team of providers including Sport's Psychology, Nutrition, and full-time, onsite physical therapy dedicated to the Academy students.

Wellness

Career Support

Ballet West Academy faculty support PTD students in the next step of their career including audition support, references, and reviews of professional and collegiate opportunities.

Available Options
for High School

Ballet West Academy has cultivated relationships to provide education pathways for students still in high school. There are various online and in-person academic options that align with our training schedule.

International Students Welcome

The FEQBWA is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students in the Professional Training Division, including PTD and Trainee students. Administered through the Student Exchange Visa Program, students can obtain an M-1 visa.

Dress Code

Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.

  • Leotard: So Danca in Black with BWA logo
    Skirt: So Danca Black Wrap
    Belt:
    PTD 1: Gray
    PTD 2: Dark Purple
    PTD 3: Red

    Tights: So Danca tights in Theatrical Pink or skin tone
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoe. The color should match the tights
    Practice tutu: Students are required to purchase their own practice tutu for Pas de Deux class. Here is the link to the required tutu - Bloch Women's Belle Rehearsal Tutu
    Hair: Hair should be worn in the Academy Bun Style (tutorial here: https://vimeo.com/326914427 )
    For Contemporary: Black leggings & black socks
    For Character & Flamenco: Black character shoes & black character skirt
    For Performances: Skin tone leotard

  • Shirt: So Danca in Gray with BWA logo
    Tights: So Danca in Black with nude dance belt
    Belt: Waist Belt
    Socks: Freed in White
    Shoes: So Danca SD16 canvas split sole ballet shoes in White
    Hair: Hair should be neatly groomed
    For Contemporary: Black leggings & black socks
    For Character & Flamenco: Black character shoes & plain black pants

Important Dates

Start of 2025/2026 Academic Year
August 25, 2025

End of the 2025/2026 Academic Year
May 23, 2025

Academic Year

Primary School Winter Showcase Performance
January 19, 2026

Primary School Spring Showcase
May 23, 2026

Performances

Labor Day - September 1, 2025
Fall Break
- October 16 - 19, 2025
Halloween
- October 31, 2025
Thanksgiving Break - November 24 - 30, 2025
Winter Break - December 22 - January 4, 2026
MLK Jr. Day - January 19, 2026
President's Day - February 16, 2026
Spring Break - April 6 - 12, 2026

Studio Closures

Current Contemporary
Performing Ensemble

Student Division students (Levels 6-8) have the opportunity to audition for the Current Contemporary Performing Ensemble, the official contemporary group of the Ballet West Academy. Students can dive more deeply into contemporary techniques, creative processes, and performance opportunities with guest choreographers.

Artistic Leadership & Professional Training Division Faculty

Ballet West Academy will be auditioning dancers worldwide, in-person and by video audition.

Find an audition near you, as our Artistic Leadership & Staff travel the United States January & February 2025.