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Table of Contents1 letter
3 season highlights
5 academy
7 education & outreach
9 dancers
11 financials
12 nutcracker campaign
13 donors
15 ballet west staff
16 ballet west boards
17 upcoming season
Dear Ballet West Family,
By the measure of any ballet company, indeed any arts organization, Ballet West’s 53rd
Season was a great success.
Early in the fiscal year, I stepped into the dual role of CEO and Artistic Director, and it was a powerful, complicated, and illuminating experience. I was able to take a holistic view of the organization and examine our needs and strengths—a mile-high observation of sorts. With this more comprehensive organizational awareness, I was excited to launch a methodical and strategic international search for a new Executive Director. Renowned arts nonprofit executive, Michael Kaiser, agreed to spearhead it. I am pleased to report that by the fall, Ballet West will have a strong, new Executive Director in place to act as my business partner, and to continue leading the organization on both a sustainable and successful course as we build and continue to grow toward an even more exciting future.
Please review the specifics of our 2016–17 Fiscal Year, outlined in the following pages. This was a time of new milestones for Ballet West, beginning with our incredible tour to Cuba. The International Ballet Festival of Havana is one of the oldest and most prestigious dance festivals in the world, and it was an honor to be invited. Notably, we staged Rubies, the second act from George Balanchine’s 1967 ballet, Jewels; it was the first time this piece had ever been performed there, and it did so to great acclaim.
More than usual this year, nostalgia and excitement enveloped The Nutcracker, as we retired the sets and costumes of the current production. The community wanted to view it one last time and attended in record numbers, verified by record-setting revenue. The longest-running Nutcracker in the western hemisphere, Mr C’s production is iconic and regularly held as the standard-bearer for audiences and critics alike. Just this year, Newsweek, The Washington Post, and The Chicago Sun Times all hoisted Ballet West’s version as the one against which other new productions around the country were judged. Now, with just a few months before the debut of our new Nutcracker, I’m certain that we will make Utah proud by once again elevating the whimsy, beauty, and unbridled joy of ballet that audiences see on stage via this joyous production.
We closed the year with the first-ever National Choreographic Festival. A long-time goal of mine, and a natural evolution of the Innovation Series, the National Choreographic Festival brought four ballet companies to Utah alongside Ballet West to stage new works. Nationally and locally, the works received accolades, and I was particularly proud of Ballet West in Nicolo Fonte’s Fox on a Doorstep and in Val Caniparoli’s Dances for Lou. Next year, we will expand this venture and continue to grow the prestige of the event with fringe festivals, VIP parties, and international companies.
As we close Ballet West’s 53rd Season and enter my 10th Anniversary with the Company, I’m filled with gratitude. During times that have been so difficult for arts organizations across the country, Ballet West has grown, in community support, audience attendance, and worldwide acclaim. This watershed moment was made possible by the many who have come before and helped align the building blocks for the future. Thank you again to everyone who has helped to continue to grow Ballet West into one of the finest ballet companies in America.
Warm regards,
Adam Sklute, CEO & Artistic Director
artists of ballet west in the sleeping beauty | photo by chelsea rowe
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16/ 17 Year-End Highlights
Artistic Director Adam Sklute takes over as interim CEO.
Ballet West dancers, including Principal Beckanne Sisk, star in a state-wide commercial for Zions Bank.
J U LY The grand opening of the Ballet West Academy Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus is held.
Allison DeBona is featured in an 8-page Vogue Italia photo spread.
AU G U ST
City Weekly readers award “Best Dance Production” to Ballet West’s
“Nijinsky Revolution.”
Ballet West is featured in a Google Fiber commercial.
S E P T E M B E R
The Salt Lake Tribune awards a SALT Award to Ballet West as the Best Theater/Performing Arts Company in Utah.
Rita Moreno and Ballet West perform at the grand opening of the new George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Theater.
O C TO B E R
N OV E M B E R
Ballet West performs Balanchine’s Rubies at the International Ballet Festival of Havana, becoming the first Company to stage this work in Cuba, sponsored by the Quinney Family Foundations.
Madame Butterfly receives rave reviews from both patrons and critics.
D E C E M B E R
The Nutcracker closes its 61st season and brings in the highest revenue in its history.
YAGP is held for a second year at Ballet West. The gala performance brings New York City Ballet, Cuban National Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, The Washington Ballet and more to Salt Lake City for a one-night festival.
BYUtv films Emmalene, who uses a wheelchair, in the Sleeping Beauty production. Receives 2 million+ views.
F E B RUA RY
Legendary New York City Ballet dancer Merrill Ashley coaches Ballet West dancers for George Balanchine’s Chaconne.
Ballet West II tours to sold-out houses in the American Southwest.
Renowned arts administrator, Michael
Kaiser, agrees to lead international search for new Executive Director.
Kurt Jooss’ The Green Table receives international accolades.
Mayor Jackie Biskupski and Senator Jim Dabakis recognize the Ballet West National Choreographic Festival with an officila proclamation.
The NCF is called a “Mesmerizing Visual Feast” by Deseret News, and “Masterful ballet” by the Salt Lake Tribune.
M A RC HA P R I L
M AYJ U N E
Ballet West announces a return trip to the Joyce Theatre in New York City this fall.
The first-ever collaboration with The artÉmotion Summer Intensive—Adult Class and Choreographic Workshop is held.
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Ballet West AcademyThe Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy, one of the premier dance-education institutions in the country, provides the highest caliber of ballet instruction to almost 900 pre-professional students annually at four locations in Utah. Along with its unique relationship with the professional Company and artistic staff of Ballet West, the Ballet West Academy has a superior faculty of nationally-renowned instructors who are dedicated to developing and inspiring the “whole child,” both as accomplished dancers and healthy individuals.
BALLET WEST ACADEMY OPENS AN EXCHANGE WITH CUBAAfter being invited to present at the International Ballet Festival of Havana, Artistic Director Adam Sklute and Academy Director Peter Merz began exploring a more formal exchange program with the Cuban National Ballet School. This summer, six students, along with a teacher and chaperone, traveled to Salt Lake for a two week intensive with Ballet West’s students. For most students, it was their first time out of Cuba, and while they were impressed by the ballet style in America, they were just as taken with the mountains in Salt Lake City. “Being in Utah and seeing those mountains is one of the best experiences of my life,” said 17-year-old Marcos Ramirez Castellano. B A L L E T W E ST S U M M E R I N T E N S I V E B R E A K S R E C O R D SMore than 380 students traveled from 41 states and three foreign countries to attend Ballet West Academy’s Summer Intensive. To compliment all the dancers, the Academy tapped some of the most renowned dancers, teachers, and coaches from around the world as instructors. Included were Karin Averty from Paris Opera Ballet; Sasha Radetsky, star of the classic ballet film, Center Stage; Olaf Hoeffer, who teaches at the State Ballet School in Berlin; Martha Aguero, Deputy Director of the Cuban National Ballet School; and Diana Cuni, who retired in 2015 from the Royal Danish Ballet in Copenhagen. The students trained for six hours a day, six days a week, for six weeks! B A L L E T W E S T E X PA N D S TO PA R K C I T YIn July 2016, Ballet West Academy opened the Peggy Bergmann Campus in Park City, Utah. The fourth location for the school, in the first year, Principal Cati Snarr has built the school into a world class training facility. The beautiful, 6,000 square foot location, conveniently located near Kimball Junction, has four expansive sun-bathed studios. The campus has trained U.S. Ski and Snowboard athletes, and has an extensive outreach program offering low-cost ballet training for the Latino community.
875 year-round students
386 summer intensive students
4 locations
11 dedicated studios
Guest teacher Stella Abrera, from American Ballet Theatre
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I C A N D OI CAN DO, an acronym for Inspiring Children About Not Dropping Out, offers fifth-grade students a hands-on dance education experience and performance opportunities. During the six-month residency of the I CAN DO program, students participate in lessons that include life skills necessary to prepare for and participate in a performance. These programs also help students establish core skills to complement their learning experiences. This year, the staff taught 747 instructional hours.
I N -T H E AT R E P R E S E N TAT I O N SDuring the 2016–17 year, students had the opportunity to attend 17 presentations from either story ballets such as The Little Mermaid, Hansel and Gretel, The Sleeping Beauty, and The Nutcracker, or repertory programs such as Kurt Jooss’ The Green Table.
B A L L E T W E S T F O R C H I L D R E NPresented by Ballet West II, this program introduces students and faculty to the art of ballet. Traveling throughout Utah, it performs free-of-charge at each public elementary school on a regularly scheduled rotation. This year, the program reached 119 schools.
A D A P T I V E D A N C EAdaptive Dance, an arm of I CAN DO, provides special needs students with weekly in-school dance and movement instruction. Participating schools are visited once each week throughout the school year. Additionally, Adaptive Dance engages student leaders in target schools to serve as mentors to special needs students participating in the program.
F I R S T L O O KFirst Look gives students and teachers an opportunity to see an entire performance as a fully integrated learning experience. With pre-presentation discussions and opportunities for further dialogue during intermissions, students are able to recognize the contribution of an audience, develop and use criteria for evaluating authenticity, substance, and excellence; and engage in aesthetic activities to foster enjoyment and personal growth.
Education & OutreachBallet West continues its commitment to providing quality education programs that allow teachers and students of all ages to experience the joy and magic of live ballet, regardless of financial or geographical barriers. The programs are supported by generous contributions from public-minded corporations, individuals, foundations, government agencies, and by a broad base of community support.
17,895 attended performances through in-theatre student presentations
100,447 students, teachers, and community members were reached
384 schools served
29 districts
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principal artists
Emily Adams
Chase O’Connell
Katherine Lawrence
Christopher Ruud
Beckanne Sisk
Rex Tilton
Arolyn Williams
first soloists
Allison DeBona
Adrian Fry
Sayaka Ohtaki
Beau Pearson
Christopher Sellars
Jacqueline Straughan
soloists
Katlyn Addison
Katie Critchlow
Tyler Gum
Jenna Rae Herrera
Alexander MacFarlan
demi soloists
Lindsay Bond
Trevor Naumann
Jordan Veit
Joshua Whitehead
ballet west ii
Stephanie Buesser
Luis Capetillo
Isabelle Chang
Kyle Davis
Levi Durie
Enrico Hipolito
ballet west ii
David Huffmire
Jake Preece
Brittany Rand
Hannah Sterling
Alexandra Terry
artists
Paige Adams
Kimberly Ballard
Hadriel Diniz
Olivia Gusti**
Lucas Horns**
Chelsea Keefer
artists
Logan Martin
Emily Neale**
Kazlyn Nielsen
Oliver Oguma
Jordan Richardson
Gabrielle Salvatto
Anisa Scott**
artists
Joshua Shutkind
Ronald Tilton
Elizabeth Weldon
Kristina Weimer**
**apprentice
50 dancers
38 full companymembers
1 supplemental dancer
11 ballet west ii dancers
representing4 countries21 states
1,471rehearsal hours
1,286pointe shoes
69performances
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Nutcracker CampaignFinancials*
2016–2017 operating expenses $13.9 million
2016–2017 operating revenue $14 million
47% Contributions 18% Foundations
13% Government
9% Individuals
5% In-Kind Donations
2% Corporations
24% Admissions & Performance Fees22% Academy Income
5% Rentals & Merchandise
2% Other Income
83% Program 31% Artistic
23% Academy & Education
16% Production
9% Marketing
4% Costume
10% Administration
7% Fundraising
24%
18%22%
5%
31%
7%
10%
2015–2016 revenue
$12.5 million
16%
33%17%
11%9%
12% 4%
2015–2016 expenses
$12.3 million
13%
9%
5%
16% 23%
4%
9%
*unaudited
As it enters its final phase, we are excited to report that our $3 million Nutcracker Campaign has raised $2.8 million. Since its launch in September, 2016, over 300 donors have made contributions, both big and small, in support of unveiling new sets, costumes, props and added magical theatrics for the production.
This new Nutcracker is made possible with a lead gift of $2MM from the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation. Their commitment and enthusiasm to support the legacy of Willam Christensen’s The Nutcracker will have a significant impact on Ballet West and its audiences for many years to come.
Costume sponsorships are our most popular campaign option, with over 100 costumes personally named. It has been a joy to see individuals, foundations and corporations come together to support this community effort. Many chose to sponsor a costume in honor of a ballet student, a grandchild, or a spouse. We have also seen families and corporations pool their donations to collectively sponsor a costume. The community involvement in terms of supporting this new production has been incredible. Ballet West would like to offer a special thanks to everyone who has given to the Nutcracker Campaign. Following is a list of campaign donors and their selected costumes or sceneries:
G E N E R A L S U P P O RT
Pamela Bermen
Kent and Martha DiFiore: Ballet West Main Company
Dominion Questar Corporation
Janet Q. Lawson Foundation
Roxanne and Anthony Lazzara
Paul and Melanie Lyon
McCarthey Family Foundation
Peter and Catherine Meldrum
Dan Miller
Nebeker Family Foundation
R. Harold Burton Foundation
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Foundation
Ben and Lael Selznick: Ballet West Main Company Dancers
Susan Warshaw
Jackie Wentz
Sarah and Rich West: Ballet West Main Company Dancers
C O S T U M E S P O N S O R S
Suzanne and Clisto Beaty: Page
Peggy Bergmann: Sugar Plum Fairy, Lead Waltz of the Flowers
Michael Black and Kim Strand: Fritz
Judy and Larry Brownstein: Clara’s Nightgown
Shanti Christensen: Spanish Woman
Kaye Christiansen Englert: Monkey
Barbara and James Clark: Military Girl
Michael Currey and Calvin Kitten: Ballet West II
Sue Ellis: Sugar Plum Fairy, Snow Queen
Melissa Fonnesbeck: Livery, Arabian Woman, Waltz of the Flowers Corps
Ann and Curt Futch: Snow Corps
Charles Gardner and Patti Eylar: The Doll
Jacob Gardner: Mirliton
Marla Gault: Spanish Man
Alan and Jeanne Hall: Sugar Plum Fairy
Edna Hallsey: Snow Queen
Carole Wood and Darrell Hensleigh: Snow Cavalier
Howard and Cindy Hochhauser: Mouse Prince
Joy Hodges: Mirliton
Griffin Horne and Mia Horne: Military Boy
Jennifer Horne: Soldier
Lisa Hoyt: Lady in Waiting
Sandra Jacobson: Snow Queen
Clyde and Toni Johnston: Spanish Woman
Blake Keithley: Mirliton Lead
Pam King: Waltz of the Flowers Corps
Barbara Kipper: Mouse King
Christina and William Kohlburn:
Waltz of the Flowers Corps
Katharine Lamb: Mouse
Cynthia Lampropoulos and George Gourley: Snow Queen
Hank and Diane Louis: Bear
Elizabeth Madsen: 2 Monkeys
John McCarter: Soldier
John and Andrea Miller: Drosselmeyer
Mark and Kathie Miller: Mother Buffoon, 8 Buffoons
Anthony and Jessica Mirabile: Arabian Man
Peter and Michelle Morgan: Waltz of the Flowers Corps
Erin Murray: Soldier
Scott and Joann Narus: Mirliton
Pamela Parkinson: Clara
Kyndra Peterson: 3 Snow Corps
Medeleine Plonsker: Lead Arabian Man and Woman
Brian and Janae Powell: Snow Queen
Pamela Robinson-Harris and Jeff Harris: Lead Mirliton
Irwin and Harriet Ross: Mother
Richard Ross: Snow Queen, Sugar Plum Fairy
Ellen and Chris Rossi: Chinese Warrior, Dragon People
Theodore Schmidt: Russian
Ben and Lael Selznick: Russian
David and Melinda Simmons: Soldier
Elizabeth Slager: Soldier, Party Boys
Mercedes Smith: Mirliton
Blythe Stewart: Nephew, Military Boy
Stanford and Dixie Stoddard: Waltz of the Flowers Corps
Tom Biersbach and Jennifer Strachan: Grandfather, Grandmother, Monkey, Snow Corps
Cindy and Blake Strong: Sugar Plum Fairy
The Huntsman Foundation: Clara’s Tutu, Clara’s Nightdress, Family Boy, 2 Family Girls, 2 Soldiers, 2 Pages, Snow Corps
Elizabeth Uhl: Waltz of the Flowers Corps
Raymond Vismantas: Monkey
M. Walker and Sue Wallace: Waltz of the Flowers Demi-Soloist
Linda and Brad Walton: Snow Queen
W. Mack and Julia Watkins: Soldier
Robert and Susan Weiner: Mouse
Mark Weisbender: Cannon
Lisa West: Sugar Plum Fairy
Sarah and Rich West: Russian
Anne Wilson and Peter Lawson: Lead Arabian Woman
Mary and Lance Wood: Sugar Plum Cavalier
GEORGE S. AND DOLORES DORÉ ECCLES FOUNDATION – EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTION SPONSOR 26%
20%
3%2%
17%
14%
12%4%
2%
2%
2%
Donors F O U N D E R S C I R C L E
B.W. Bastian FoundationBarbara Barrington JonesBeano SolomonEmma Eccles Jones FoundationFrederick Q. Lawson FoundationGeorge S. and and Dolores Doré Eccles FoundationJanet Q. Lawson FoundationJohn and Marcia Price Family FoundationMarriner S. Eccles FoundationPeggy BergmannRocky Mountain PowerS.J. and Jessie E. Quinney FoundationThe Huntsman FoundationMeldrum FoundationShari and David QuinneyVal A. Browning Foundation
H E R I TA G E C L U B
MR. C AND MRS WALLACEPeggy BergmannJohn and Kristi CummingPaul and Cheryl HuntsmanBarbara Levy KipperJohn and Marcia Price Family FoundationShari and David QuinneyKrista and Jim Sorenson
ARCHIVIST AND DIRECTORSue J. EllisCarole Wood and Darrell HensleighCindy and Howard HochhauserVilija Avizonis and Greg McComasJudy Brady and Drew W. BrowningDiFiore FamilyAlan and Jeanne Hall FoundationJanet Q. Lawson FoundationBarbara Barrington JonesDan P. MillerJohn and Andrea Miller
Anthony and Jessica MirabileBrian and Janae PowellKeith and Nancy RattieConvergence PlanningTheodore SchmidtJonathan and Liz SlagerJennifer Strachan and Tom BiersbachBarbara L. TannerBrad and Linda WaltonJulia S. Watkins
CHOREOGRAPHER ANDBALLET MISTRESSBradley AllenMargaret AndersonKim Strand and Mike BlackJudy and Larry BrownsteinCecile and Harold ChristiansenJeanne M. KimballAngela Martindale and Michael SnowNorman C. Tanner And Barbara L.TannerMadeleine and Harvey PlonskerJason and Anne Marie PortnoyErin and Bryan RiggsbeeTeresa SilcoxAdam Sklute and Christopher RenstromStephany Alexander and David WestKathleen and Andy BlankThe Brown Family FoundationCarol Browning, Céline Browning, and Rete and Rikki BrowningAlexis CarrCarol CarterCarol ChristJim and Barbara ClarkWilliam and Melissa ConnellyMeredith and Stephen DrechselJohn and Joan FirmageBonnie Jean BeesleyDonna and Jeff GordonJohn and ILauna GurrRon and Shelley HansenMarc and Mary Carole HarrisonJennifer S. Horne
Scott HuntsmanTina JensenConrad and Anne JensonKatharine LambCynthia LampropoulosDavid and Naja LockwoodMelanie and Paul LyonWillis McCree and John FromerPeter and Catherine MeldrumRayna MintzDr. Pamela Dee ParkinsonRay PickupLee QuinneyThe Rickman FamilyEllen and Chris RossiJerry and Linda RowleyPatterson Family Memorial FoundationTodd SmithGeorge H. SpecialeSue and Jack StahlStanford and Dixie StoddardCindy and Blake StrongRick and Chris VeitRoy VincentSue and Walker WallaceMike and Debra WashburnJacquelyn WentzMarelynn and Edward ZipserAnonymous
BALLET MASTERBené ArnoldZlate BalulovskiMallory BergePascale De Rozario and Jonathan CrossettThomas and Lisa DunlapStephen AndersonWyatt and Samantha HepworthGordon IrvingDavid P. Heuvel and Johann JacobsHeather KellerShelley KendrickNancy Melich and Lex HemphillJennifer MoldreLeslie Murdock
Global Travel NetworkJoanne ParrishBenjamin RomneyMark and Linda SchollClaudia and David SeiterMaarten TerryCynthia WashingtonJohn and Marilyn AllemanJeffrey Bronson AndersonPetras and Liuda AvizonisCarol BaerGovert BassettFrances and Jerome BattleClisto and Suzanne BeatyGary BeersAlene BentleySharon and Michael BertelsenAnnie BingerGinny BostromKristel B. CarterAmalia CochranWilliam and Joan ColesPeter Dejonge and Susan JohnsonSissy EichwaldKaren L. FreedCammy FullerPatti Eylar and Charlie GardnerDavid Keith Garside and Audrey MinerMarla M. GaultAnn and Rick GoldMary Gootjes and John DavisDavid and Sandylee GriswoldPeggy A. Norton and Scott W. HansenSandy HaugheyConnie HolbrookMark and Wendi HollandJulie HopkinsDaniel Horns and Renee ZollingerLarry and Tina HowardRobert and Dixie HuefnerDavid and Linda IrvineMarilyn and Chester JohnsonG. Frank and Pamela JoklikThe Kohlburn/Lecointre FamilyCarol and Guy Kroesche
Katherine Probert LabrumKatharine LauerTony and Roxanne Christensen LazzaraDavid E. and Helane B. LetaRebecca Marriott ChampionRachele McCarthey and Brock VandeKampDavid and Colleen MerrillSheri P. and Ted MorganScott and JoAnn NarusOren and Liz NelsonLinda S. PembrokeAndrea PetersonJeanie PollackJeanne PotucekJeff Van Niel and Nancy RapoportSuzanne and David RazorGary and Joann RiebenScott Rosenbush and Cindy ZimmermanRobert and Nancy SchumackerKatherine ScottBen and Lael SelznickJohn SkluteJames R. Kruse and Mary Jo SmithNancy and Robert SparrerJennifer SpeersLaura Scott and Rodney MenaLou Ann StevensCassandra Suite-SmithStephen and Vanice ThomsonAmy Wadsworth and David RichardsonSusan WarshawMark WeisbenderBill and Betty WeldonElaine WolbromMary Bird and Lance WoodAnonymous
F O U N D AT I O N S, C O R P O R AT I O N S & G O V E R N M E N T
$25,000–$99,999+AncestryQuestar CorporationGeorge S. and and Dolores Doré Eccles FoundationThe Huntsman FoundationJanet Q. Lawson FoundationJerome Robbins FoundationMeldrum FoundationNuvestackSalt Lake Regional Medical CenterSorenson Legacy FoundationThe Marriner S. Eccles FoundationThe Shubert Foundation, Inc.Utah Division of Arts and MuseumsUtah State Legislature Utah Toyota Dealers
$10,000–$24,999B.W. Bastian FoundationBeaver Creek FoundationC. Comstock Clayton FoundationEleve DancewearElite Chiropractic and Performance CenterThe Florence J. Gillmor FoundationLawrence T. & Janet T. Dee FoundationNational Endowment for The ArtsO.C. TannerOrient Overseas Container LineReagan Outdoor AdvertiseingThe Richard K. and Shirley S. Hemingway FoundationSimmons Family FoundationSummit County RAP TaxWells Fargo FoundationZions BankThe Edward L. and Bessie Boyce Gillmor FoundationNew YorkerRocky Mountain Power FoundationAnonymous
$5,000–$9,999Bambara RestaurantDiscovery GatewayFrederick Q. Lawson FoundationHigh West Distillery & SaloonKUTVMedia OneMountain America Credit UnionPartnering for PerformancePromontory FoundationThe R. Harold Burton FoundationRuth’s Chris Steak HouseThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints FoundationThe Ray and Tye Noorda FoundationUnion Pacific FoundationUniversity of UtahUnlimited Lifestyle Inc.The William H. & Mattie Wattis Harris FoundationWorkers Compensation FundHenry W. and Leslie M. Eskuche FoundationU.S. Bank
$1,000–$4,999A&Z ProduceBlue Lemon Restaurant & BistroCaitland PhotographyCannella’s Restuarrant and LoungeCity WeeklyRebecca Clarke-ThomasEpic Brewing CompanyHoliday Inn ExpressHolland & HartIndustrial Supply CompanyJohn and Dora Lang FoundationKatherine & Ezekiel Dumke FoundationKB2NKPCWKUERMerrick BankNicholas & Company Inc.The Rose ShopSalt Lake City Arts Council
Savoury KitchenSnow, Christensen & MartineauTanner LLCT-Mobile USA, Inc.Utah Digital ServicesUtah Media GroupGoldman SachsJoanne L. Shrontz Family Foundation
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Staff Ballet West Board
O F F I C E R S
Board ChairBrian E. Powell* Senior Vice President Zions Bank
Immediate Past ChairVictor S. Rickman*Senior Vice PresidentWells Fargo
CEO & Artistic DirectorAdam Sklute* Ballet West
Chair ElectJohn C. Miller* Assistant General Manager Mark Miller Toyota
TreasurerScott M. Huntsman* CEO Martin Garage Doors
SecretaryAlene Bentley* Customer & Community ManagerRocky Mountain Power
G O V E R N I N G B O A R D AT L A R G E
Dr. Vilija Avizonis* Radiation Oncologist
Barbara Barrington Jones President/CEOBarbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation
Frances Battle PrincipalNibley Park School (K–8)
Sharon M. Bertelsen Attorney At Law Ballard Spahr Llp
Ron HansenChairman of the BoardNuvestack
Jennifer HorneAttorneyHolland & Hart, LLP
Cheryl HuntsmanCommunity Volunteer
Jennifer MalherbeOwner/FounderBagdujour.com
Angela MartindaleCEOUnlimited Lifestyle, Inc.
Willis MccreeIndependent ConsultantBusiness & Non-Profit Planning
Dan P. MillerPresidentMills Publishing
Anthony F. Mirabile* Managing Director, Global OperationsGoldman Sachs
Jeanne Potucek* Community Volunteer
Lee QuinneySr. Account Administrator Ghost Media Inc.
Bryan RiggsbeeCFOMyriad Genetics Inc.
Liz SlagerReal Estate Agent Coldwell Banker Residential
Audra Sorensen Community Volunteer
Krista SorensonDirectorSorenson Impact Foundation
Debra Washburn Community Volunteer
Julia Watkins Community Volunteer
N AT I O N A L A D V I S O R Y B O A R D
Carol Christ
Dr. Erik Erlingsson
Barbara Kipper
Peter D. Meldrum
Nicole Mouskondis
David C. Pickett
C O M M U N I T Y L E A D E R S H I P B O A R D
Carol Kroesche
Carol Baer
William Connelly
Nile Eatmon
Tami Hansen
Julie Hopkins
Marina Lawson
Diana Major Spencer
*Executive committee
L E A D E R S H I P
Ken DodsonChief Operating Officer
A D M I N I S T R AT I O N A N D F I N A N C E
Felicia CowanDirector of Human Resources
Sarah TaylorCompany Manager
Chris YoakamAssociate Director of Finance
Jennifer BaileyAccounting Manager
Robin L. HoltAccounts Payable Coordinator
D E V E LO P M E N T
Sarah WestVice President of Development
Bill SchuffenhauerDevelopment Officer
Jyn Van PuttenManager of Foundations and Government Giving
Tracy WatersManager of Special Events
Hannah BowcuttCampaign and Benefits Coordinator
Amy FallsDevelopment Coordinator
M A R K E T I N G
Sara M. K. NealDirector of Marketing
Joshua JonesAssociate Director of Press and Social Media
Lisa JensenRetail Sales and Boutique Manager
Alex MoyaGraphic Designer
Marissa HodgesMarketing Coordinator
T I C K E T I N G A N D S U B S C R I B E R S E R V I C E S
Jack E StahlAssociate Director of Technology And Ticketing
Natalie ThorpeManager Of Patron Services
Jane HarrisLead Patron Advisor
W. Powell SmithPatron Advisors
E D U C AT I O N A N D O U T R E A C H
Peter ChristieDirector of Education and Outreach
Dana RossiEducation Associate/Assistant Director, I CAN DO
Heather FryxellAssociate Director Adaptive Dance
Temria AirmetNikki BybeeShelly CordovaLeigh CornuJennifer HeightonStacia Hullinger-BartonLisa JohnsonStacey MahanWendee Fiedeley-MccullochAudrey OlsenMoisés PrósperoAlison RussellAnne Marie SmithJoni TaylorTrish WilsteadNatalie WhitneyEducators
A C A D E M Y
Peter LeBreton MerzDirector, Frederick Q. Lawson Ballet West Academy
Jennie Creer-KingPrincipal, Barbara Barrington Jones Family FoundationBallet West Academy at Thanksgiving Point
Cati Snarr
Principal, Ballet West Academy Peggy Bergmann Park City Campus
Peggy DolkasHeather FryxellCalvin KittenCynthia RidlerJeffrey RogersHeather ThackerayPrincipal Faculty
Shazell EllerbeckHead Academy Administrator
Sandy FluryLisa HoytMikyla ArringtonAcademy Administrators
Christa AndersonTonia BlomquistSara BorazanAnnie BrenemanBrenda ButcherNikki BybeeBruce CaldwellGinger ChristopherPatrick CubbedgeCatherine DeekenNatalie DeschWilson DominguesLindsay FolkmanBrittany HoltLisa HoytKatie JohnsonLisa JohnsonMichelle PlayerAnne Marie SmithConnie SmithPaige SparksJessica ThompsonChelsea WeidmanNatalie WhitneyAlena WilsonJuliana VorkinkFaculty
Maggie Wright-TeschU of U/Bw Joint Trainee Liason
Allison Phillips BiehnOffice Manager
Virginia HicksSummer Intensive Coordinator
Leslie-Ann Campbell Lindsay PreeceReceptionists
A RT I S T I C S TA F F
Pamela Robinson-HarrisPrincipal Ballet Mistress
Jane Victorine WoodBallet Mistress
Bruce CaldwellBallet MasterCompany Archivist
Nicolo FonteResident Choreographer
Cristin CarlinAssistant to the CEO and Artistic Director
Calvin KittenDirector of Ballet West II
Peggy DolkasAssociate Director of Ballet West II
Heather ThackerayStudent Ballet Mistress and Academy Artistic Liaison
MUSIC STAFF
Tara SimoncicMusic Director/Principal Conductor
Jared OaksAssociate Music Director/ Conductor
Ken HodgesOrchestra Manager
Grigoriy AyrapetovPrincipal Class/Associate Rehearsal Pianist
Rob WoodCompany Class Pianist
Jim KuemmerleSarah RichardsHeidi SlagleAcademy Pianists
T E C H N I C A L P R O D U C T I O N
Kimberly KlearmanProduction Manager
Michael MccullochProduction Stage Manager
Robert CliffordHead Carpenter and Technical Director
Joshua BelkaAssistant Carpenter
James K. LarsenHead Electrician and Lighting Coordinator
Bruce FugitAssistant Electrician
Cory A. ThorellProperties Master
Jacquelin BryceWardrobe Supervisor
Barbara LambertWardrobe Assistant and Shoe Coordinator
Yancey J. QuickWig Master
Heidi BelkaPyrotechnician
John CookScenic Artist
C O S T U M E P R O D U C T I O N
David Heuvel Director of Costume Production
Cindy FarrimondCostume Shop Manager
Barbara ArcolioHead Stitcher
Mary Kay FeichtVicki Goslin RaincrowStitchers
1 5 | 1 6 / 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T
Adam SkluteCEO and Artistic Director | The Elizabeth Solomon Executive Chair
artists of ballet west in madame butterfly, choregraphy by stanton welch | photo by luke isley
1 6 / 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T | 18
u p c o m i n g 2 0 1 7 / 2 0 1 8
s e a s o nCarmina Burana
with Serenade
N OV 3–11
CinderellaFEB 9–25
T heShakespeare
S u it ewith Return to a StrangeLand and Summerspace
APR 13–21
The Nutcracker
DEC 2–30
NationalChoreographic
FestivalMAY18–26
AladdinOCT 19–22
demi soloist trevor naumann and artists of ballet west hadriel diniz and ronald tilton | photo by beau pearson
artists of ballet west gabrielle salvatto, anisa scott, and elizabeth weldon | photo by beau pearson
the shakespeare suite, choreography by david bintley first soloist allison debona and principal artist rex tilton | photo by beau pearson
principal artist katherine lawrence, first soloist sayaka ohtaki, and soloist katlyn addisonphoto by beau pearson
artists of ballet west ii janae korte and david huffmire | photo by beau pearson
cinderella, choreography by sir frederick ashton, production directed and supervised by wendy ellis somes. principal artists beckanne sisk and chase o’connell | photo by beau pearson
1 7 | 1 6 / 1 7 A N N U A L R E P O R T artists of ballet west in return to a strange land, by jiří kylián | photo by beau pearson
MISSIONBallet West inspires and empowers a broad
community locally and globally throughpresentation, training, and education
in the art form of ballet.
801·869·6900 52 west 200 south, salt lake city, utah 84101
balletwest.org
cover: principals arolyn williams and chase o’connell in fox on the doorstep by nicolo fonte, photo by beau pearson.pages 3 & 4: adam sklute ceo & artistic director, photo by kelli bramble. artists of ballet west in the rite of spring by nicolo fonte, photo by luke isley. principals emily adams
& chris ruud in dances for lou by val caniparoli, photo by kelli bramble. first soloist allison debona & principal rex tilton in the nutcracker, photo by luke isley. principal beckanne sisk in jewels by george balanchine © the george balanchine trust, photo by luke isley. principal arolyn williams and soloist alex macfarlan in chaconne by
george balanchine © the george balanchine trust, photo by kelli bramble. artists of ballet west in the green table by kurt jooss, photo by kelli bramble
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