Honoring the Legacy of Ballet West’s First Ballet Mistress and Utah Pioneer of Dance Bené Arnold
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT – Ballet West’s first Ballet Mistress, Bené Arnold, passed away at 88 years of age on January 25, 2024. Recognized as one of Utah’s women pioneers of dance, Arnold influenced the lives of hundreds of dancers through Ballet West’s history and the University of Utah’s dance program. Arnold joined the San […]
Swan Lake Returns to Ballet West During Record-Breaking 60th Season
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BELOVED PRODUCTION RUNS FEB. 9 – 17 IN SALT LAKE CITY SALT LAKE CITY, UT – A must-see for any theatre -goer, Swan Lake returns to Ballet West Feb. 9 – 17 at the Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre. The epitome of ballet with elegant ballerinas, chivalrous princes, and heart-wrenching music by Tchaikovsky, will be performed live […]
Ballet West’s 60th Anniversary Kicks Off with Sold-Out Run of Dracula
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Best-Selling Non-Nutcracker in Company History Ballet West’s 60th anniversary season kicked off with nearly 13,000 attendees during Dracula, its first production of the season. The record-breaking sales is a company high for non-Nutcracker performances. Utahns are clearly loving ballet. As one of the top 10 ballet companies in the country, Ballet West has grown its […]
Speaking on Business: Ballet West
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The Salt Lake Chamber · Speaking on Business: Ballet West This is Derek Miller Speaking on Business. Ballet West is one of America’s largest ballet companies and is the second-largest performing arts organization in Utah. Here’s Executive Director Michael Scolamiero with more. MICHAEL SCOLAMIERO: For nearly 60 years, Salt Lake City-based Ballet West has entertained […]