The Brigham Young University Theatre Ballet Youth Artist Program is a pre-professional ballet program designed to offer a complete education in classical ballet. Dancers, 13-18 years of age, are provided personal attention while learning the rich detailed traditions of this tremendous art form. Daily technique classes, pointe, variations, and performance opportunities are offered to our students.
High standards are a program priority while nurturing the talents of every student.
Shani Olson continues as Artistic Director for the 200-2001 season. Shani graduated in ballet with a BA in 1995 and an MA in 1999 from Brigham Young University. She has danced principal roles with BYU Theatre Ballet and has been a guest artist throughout the Northwest. She has taught as an instructor for BYU Ballet Division from 1993-1999 as well as directed the junior company at Rocky Mountain Repertory Ballet. Shani's teaching experience with our local youth is vast, and through the youth artist program she continues to drastically improve dancers' technique while enhancing self-esteem.