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.
Professional Training Division Dress Code
GENTLEMEN
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
Uniforms may be purchased at each campus or from the Ballet West Boutique website at https://balletwest.square.site/. Please be sure to select items for your respective campus.
LADIES
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
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
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Adam Sklute
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST
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Evelyn Cisneros-Legate
DIRECTOR, BALLET WEST ACADEMY
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Katherine Lawrence
PRINCIPAL, BALLET CENTRE & TROLLEY CORNERS CAMPUSES
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Catherine Batcheller
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND ARTISTIC ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR
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Courtney Hellebuyck
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND STUDENT REHEARSAL DIRECTOR
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Stacey Mahan
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF CURRICULUM
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Bridget Payne
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND COSTUME COORDINATOR
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James Payne
PRINCIPAL FACULTY & TRAINEE COORDINATOR
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Jeff Rogers
PRINCIPAL FACULTY AND DIRECTOR OF ACADEMY MEN’S PROGRAM
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Jordan DeBona
SENIOR MANAGER OF STUDENT LIFE AND SUMMER INTENSIVE COORDINATOR
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Michael Waldrop
FULL-TIME FACULTY & CONTEMPORARY PROGRAM MANAGER
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Tyler Gum
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE AND ADULT CLASSES
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David Huffmire
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Vera Kotova
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE AND TROLLEY CORNERS
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Jessica Harston Thompson
INSTRUCTOR AT BALLET CENTRE
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Elizabeth Weldon
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