Ballet West Guild
Our Mission
Ballet West Guild champions the essential and transformative power of dance by actively supporting Ballet West’s artistic vision and educational outreach. The Guild promotes community engagement, camaraderie, and enthusiasm in support of Ballet West through patronage, special events, advocacy for dancer well-being, and financial contributions.
Our History
Ballet West Guild has a long and prolific history. Originally founded in the 1960s by Glenn Walker Wallace, the Guild thrived for many decades and was re-established in 2017 by lifelong patrons of Ballet West.
(Mission Updated October 26, 2021. Reaffirmed 2022, 2023, 2024. Updated September 16, 2025.)
Annual Social Activities and Benefits Include:
- Arts Legend Awards
- In-Studio Rehearsals
- Film & Breakfast Club
- Holiday Gift Exchange
- Champagne Brunch with Artistic Director
- Ballet in Bloom Fundraiser
- Welcome Back Party for Dancers & Staff
- The Nutcracker Children’s Auditions
- Personalized Name Badge
- Membership Directory
- PLUS 15% Discount at the Ballet West Boutique
Ballet West Guild Leadership Council 2026-27
Executive Committee:
President: Brent Jensen
Vice President: Glen Clayburn
Immediate Past President: Jennifer Malherbe
Secretary: Cyndalynn Tilley
Treasurer: Patricia Buckley
Leadership Council:
Arts Legend Awards Co-Chairs: Kathleen Gardner & Ellen Tolstad
Champagne Brunch Chair: Helle LeRette
Dancer Liaisons: Lesia Hunter, Jeanne Potucek and Julie Terry Shulimson
Fall Membership Party Co-Chairs: Chris Morrison & Kelly Stephenson
Film & Breakfast Club Chair: Daniel Darger
The Nutcracker Giving Tree Chair: Nancy Wingelaar
Membership Chair: Anne Neeley
Nominating Co-Chairs: Susan Eaton and Tami Hansen
Outreach Chair: Doyle Clayburn
Park City Membership Chair: Franki Loftus and Lisa Benner
Parliamentarian: Henriette Mohebbizadeh
Spring Ballet in Bloom Co-Chairs: Leslie Edwards & Carole Wood
Summer Welcome Back Party Chair: Trisha Kirkbride
Ex-Officio:
Ballet West Artistic Director: Adam Sklute
Ballet West Executive Director: Michael Scolamiero
Board of Directors Chair: Jennifer Huntsman
Contact us at: guild@balletwest.org
Access our Form for Donation Acknowledgment or Expense Claim HERE
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