Ballet West Seeks Artistic Director
Ballet West, founded in 1963 by Willam Christensen, is hiring an Artistic Director to lead the company, which serves nearly 100,000 students annually through outreach and operates the Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy with four campuses in Utah. The role involves artistic vision, season planning, dancer selection, and collaboration with the Executive Director and Board. Candidates need 10 years of performance and teaching experience. Applications are handled by Michael M. Kaiser of the DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management.
Key facts
- Ballet West was founded in 1963 by Willam Christensen.
- The company serves nearly 100,000 students annually through outreach programs.
- The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy has four campuses in Salt Lake City, Pleasant Grove, and Park City.
- The Artistic Director will co-lead the organization with the Executive Director.
- The Artistic Director selects all dancers for the main company, Ballet West II, and the Trainee Program.
- Candidates must have 10 years of performing and teaching experience.
- The position requires overseeing the Music Director and Ballet West Orchestra.
- Interested parties should contact AJCohen@devosinstitute.net.
Entities
Artists
- Willam Christensen
Institutions
- Ballet West
- Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy
- Ballet West II
- Ballet West Orchestra
- DeVos Institute of Arts and Nonprofit Management
Locations
- Salt Lake City
- Pleasant Grove
- Park City
- Utah