Glenn Walker

Ballet West Launches Children's Enchantment Fund

The company is working with community partners to invite children to see a family friendly production each season. The goal is to bring  1,000 children to see a production. One performance ticket is distributed for every $50 tax-deductible donation.

Ballet West Issues Statement After Alleged Harassment of Black Dancers

'As an organization committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment for all of its employees, Ballet West condemns the actions of these individuals in the strongest manner possible,' the statement reads.

Ballet West to Dazzle at Northrop with George Balanchine's JEWELS

Ballet West will shine brightly with George Balanchine's visually stunning abstract ballet, Jewels, at Northrop Feb 22-23. Jewels is a full-length examination of the history, beauty, and diversity of ballet technique with music performed by a live orchestra. The masterpiece encompasses three movements with distinct moods and music: Emeralds, set to Gabriel Fauré's dreamlike score evoking France; Rubies, featuring the high intensity of Igor Stravinsky's jazzy energy as a nod to urban America; and Diamonds, representing the imperial court of Russia with Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky's awe-inspiring sound.

Works & Process At The Guggenheim Presents Ballet West: Balanchine's Ballets Russes 'Le Chant Du Rossignol' and 'Apollo'

Works & Process, the performing arts series at the Guggenheim,presents Ballet West: Balanchine's Ballets Russes Le Chant du Rossignol andApollo on Sunday, September 29, 2019 at 3pm & 7:30pm.

Ballet West Performs Willam Christensen's THE NUTCRACKER at the Kennedy Center

Featuring Tchaikovsky's timeless holiday score, Ballet West returns to the Kennedy Center with Willam Christensen's beloved choreography in The Nutcracker, December 5-9 for seven performances in the Opera House.