Description

It is the intent of the Academy Director, faculty, and artistic staff of Ballet West Academy to provide the highest caliber training to ensure that each dancer is prepared to take their place in an ever-changing dance world. The Trainee Division provides dedicated training of 20+ hours per week, in addition to rehearsal hours and performances with the company. Trainees participate in Ballet West and Ballet West II rehearsals and tour with Ballet West for Children around the state. They perform in Ballet West’s The Nutcracker, the Ballet West Family Series, and select Company Productions. Trainees learn repertoire in company rehearsals with artistic staff and guest repetiteurs. Trainees also perform in Academy productions with recent repertoire including George Balanchine’s Who Cares, and Divertimento No. 15, and new works by Francisco Gella.