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Ballet West

Whether touring the country, or performing on their home stage, Ballet West seeks to deliver heart-stopping performances of the highest caliber. It originated in1963 as the Utah Civic Ballet. Glenn Walker Wallace was the company's founder and first president. William F. Christensen was the creator of the company and its first artistic director. In 1968, the Federation of Rocky Mountain States chose the Utah Civic Ballet to represent the west and the company was renamed Ballet West. The company has earned a reputation for its innovative new works under its newly appointed Artistic Director Adam Sklute, who brings tremendous experience and a contagious enthusiasm. Under his leadership, the company is comprised of 35 dancers who perform in over 70 performances annually in the Salt Lake Valley and throughout the United States.

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  Ballet West

  50 West 200 South
  Salt Lake City, 84101

  Phone: (801)323-6900

  Fax: (801)359-3504

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  Greater Salt Lake

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  • Event Name: Nine Sinatra Songs
    "Ballet West Brilliant"
    Review posted by: Avid Fan from Salt Lake City, Apr 19, 2008
    

    Last night's opening program showed BW at its most brilliant. It was a strong and varied program with opportunities to see the dancers in unexpected and surprising roles. Serenade was particularly... Expand

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    Last night's opening program showed BW at its most brilliant. It was a strong and varied program with opportunities to see the dancers in unexpected and surprising roles. Serenade was particularly breathtaking in the overall presentation and stylistic interpretation. While special recognition needs to go to Ms. Bennet and Ms. Crews for their performances, kudos must also go to the corps who were flawless. Mr. Ruud shone in the Hamlet & Ophelia Pas de Deux. It was delightful to see Ms. Brenneman's take on the challenging role of Ophelia. Although technically strong, I personally would've enjoyed a more dramatic expressiveness in this poignant role. Continuo presented the Company men with a great opportunity to showcase their respective strenghts. Regrettably, while it did this for some (Bravo, Mr.Sellars!)it also showed the need for improvement in others. The Company excelled in Sinatra Songs and had the audience humming in the lobby on leaving. Great evening of dance. Thank you BW! Collapse

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