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Ballet West
4.6 ★★★★★ 72 Google reviews · Ballet school in Salt Lake City, Utah
Plan your first class
- Ages classes for age 8 — check the schedule for the right level for your dancer
- Adult classes classes for grown-ups, including absolute beginners — it's never too late to start at the barre
- Pre-professional a serious, conservatory-style track for committed students aiming high
- Recitals end-of-year performances and shows — ask about costume and performance fees when you enroll
- Summer intensive holiday and summer intensive programs — these fill early, so ask about dates and auditions
- Today see hours ·
- Phone +1 801-869-6900
- Website & schedule balletwest.org — enroll and see the live class schedule
Hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–1 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
The programs they offer
“My daughter was in the nutcracker ballet as a junior high student 4 years ago.”
“It was my first time there as an adult with family during the holidays.”
What families & students say
“My daughters all love swan lake, Dracula, anything fairy tale, and my oldest daughter and I just enjoyed Firebird, and my favorite of all time is Rosalinda from my teenage years.”
“I grew up in Utah and loved visiting Ballet West with my mom for a girls night, and now own 2 season tickets to rotate my family to see ballet's with me.”
“Growing up, my grandma would take my two sisters and me to the Nutcracker every year from when I was 8 years old, 16 or so.”
“Whilethe company may be small, their reputation is excellent and well deserved.”
“This ballet is off the charts professional, tucked away and you get to view these amazing ballets from the comfort of the Capitol Theatre in SLC.”
From the reviews
This ballet is off the charts professional, tucked away and you get to view these amazing ballets from the comfort of the Capitol Theatre in SLC. I love the fun downtown city life and lots of restaurants at City Creek close by. My daughter was in the nutcracker ballet as a junior high student 4 years ago...
Growing up, my grandma would take my two sisters and me to the Nutcracker every year from when I was 8 years old, 16 or so. The staff was always nice, and the rows were clean. You can tell the staff care for the historical importance of this building.
The Nutcracker was such a magical Ballet to experience. It was my first time there as an adult with family during the holidays. I can't say enough about the spirit and talent that these dancers showcased. Everyone is so talented. And they truly gave an exceptional gift performance.
Excellent, a world renowned, Ballet. Whilethe company may be small, their reputation is excellent and well deserved. The artistic director was way into diversity years before anyone else.
Adult ballet at Ballet West
Ballet West runs classes for grown-ups — confirmed on their own site. If you've never taken ballet, or you're coming back to it after years away, this is for you — and a good studio genuinely welcomes a nervous first-timer. A few things worth asking before you go. First, which class to start in — look for one labeled "absolute beginner" or "adult beginner" rather than an open or "all levels" class, so you learn the fundamentals at the right pace. Second, drop-in or term — many adult programs let you pay per class to try it, then move to a term or monthly package once you're hooked. Third, what to wear — comfortable clothes you can move in, plus socks or bare feet, are plenty for a first class; you won't need a leotard or ballet shoes to walk in the door. It's never too late for first position.
Your first ballet class at Ballet West
Nervous about walking into your first class? Almost everyone is — and a good studio expects beginners, whether your dancer is five or you're returning at fifty. Here's what to know. What to wear: comfortable clothes you can move in, with socks or bare feet; a leotard and tights are nice if you have them, but not required, and pointe shoes are years down the road — never day one. What to expect: class usually starts at the barre with slow, simple movements to warm up, then moves to the center — follow along, copy the teacher, and don't worry about getting it "right" the first time. Arrive early: come 10–15 minutes ahead to change, find a spot, and let the teacher know it's a first class so they can keep an eye out. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.
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