Eclipse Dance Academy

Ballet West, established in 1963 as the only professional ballet company between Chicago and the West Coast, has evolved into one of America's premier ballet companies. With a commitment to education and outreach, it engages over 100,000 children and adults across Utah and the Intermountain Region each year. Known for its rich tradition, Ballet West is the home of America's first Nutcracker and offers a diverse season of performances ranging from classical masterpieces to innovative contemporary works. The company also boasts a prestigious academy, training students of all levels, many of whom join its professional ranks. Generated from the website

Ririe-Woodbury (Ri-re Wood-bur-e) Dance Company is Utah's most established institution for contemporary dance. The Company actively embraces and commissions the work of contemporary choreographers, tours worldwide, and develops dynamic education and community outreach programming. Through performance and educational undertakings, the Company pursues its mission to make dance a viable part of everyone’s life– whether it be as creators, performers, dance educators, critics, or as participating audience members. Over the 56 years of its history, Ririe-Woodbury has toured nationally and internationally, always advocating the philosophy that “dance is for everybody.” Under the direction of Executive Director Jena Woodbury, Artistic Director Daniel Charon, and Education Director Ai Fujii Nelson, Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company is committed to building upon the vision of its founders as it continues to evolve as an important voice for innovation in contemporary dance and dance education.