Ballet West 2026-2027 Season, Shows, Reviews

byCherilyn J. Lee

January 1, 2020 - Updated on May 21, 2026

♦ Location: Salt Lake City, Utah – United States

♦ Artistic Director: Adam Sklute

♦ Orchestra: Ballet West Orchestra

♦ Affiliated School: Ballet West Academy

♦ Founded in 1963 by Willam F. Christensen and Glenn Walker Wallace

♦ Official Website of Ballet West

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Ballet West 2026-2027 Season

The Ballet West 2026-2027 season, which marks Adam Sklute’s 20th year at the helm as the company’s Artistic Director, boasts the return of full-length ballets such as Dracula, The Nutcracker, and Don Quixote, two repertory evenings, and the Works from Within choreographic program which showcases the dancers’ own creations.

“I have chosen to celebrate my 20th anniversary with a season of audience favorites, renowned classics, and some unique contemporary gems that highlight the strength and diversity that have been the hallmark of Ballet West throughout my tenure.

This season is a true reflection of everything we have built over my 20 years at Ballet West. We honor tradition, push creative boundaries, and deliver productions of the highest caliber for an anniversary season that is truly unforgettable.”

Ballet West Promotions and Roster Changes for the 2026-2027 Season

On May 20, 2026, Artistic Director Adam Sklute has announced the following seven company dancer promotions for the upcoming season:

Rylee Ann Rogers has been promoted to First Soloist.
Nicole Fannéy has been promoted to Soloist.
Lexi McCloud has been promoted to Soloist.
Loren Walton has been promoted to Soloist.
William Lynch has been promoted to Soloist.
Maren Florence has been promoted to Demi-Soloist.
Jonas Malinka-Thompson has been promoted to Demi-Soloist.

Additionally, Olivia Book, Mario Mery and Annalise Wood have advanced to the main company from Ballet West II and Raquel Smith will join after recently dancing with Collage Dance.

Leaving the company are Principal Artist Amy Potter, Soloist Vinicius Lima, Demi-Soloist Lillian Casscells, Corps Artist Isabella Corridon, and Ballet West II Artists Pieter Gunning and Solomon Fishman.

Source: Ballet West