One of the nation's premier pre-professional ballet training companies, the nonprofit organization’s mission is to give promising young dancers the performance opportunities crucial to their development and make dance more accessible to local children and families. Westside Ballet of Santa Monica was created by Yvonne Mounsey (New York City Ballet) and Rosemary Valaire (Royal Ballet) in 1973. Westside Alumna Martine Harley (Houston Ballet) took over as Artistic Director in 2013. Based in Santa Monica, California, the company comprises approximately 107 dancers, ages 8 to 19.
From Calabasas to Burbank, seven dancers will represent their communities on stage at Westside Ballet's Spring Performances, May 29-31.
From a fourth-grader's first curtain call to a senior's farewell, 60 West LA kids share the Broad Stage with Calvin Royal III, May 29-31.
Young dancers from Mar Vista, Venice & Marina del Rey will share the spotlight with one of the nation's top ballet performers this weekend.
From a Bob Fosse jazz number to Calvin Royal III's Aaron Copland solo, six performances over three days at the Broad Stage, May 29-31.
From Marius Petipa to Bob Fosse: the range of work local students are tackling at the Broad Stage May 29-31.
Local dancers from Westwood to Mar Vista to Topanga take center stage in beloved holiday tradition
Family and student dedication sustains legacy at renowned dance school for over five decades
Young dancers overcome challenges while pursuing excellence, from international competition victories to fire displacement
Venice and Mar Vista dancers showcased growth and transformation in Westside Ballet's recent Spring Performances
Dedication and Talent were Displayed this Past Weekend with Local Pre-Professional Ballet Dancers in “Masters of Movement” Program
Community resilience shines as students commute from across Southern California to train at renowned Santa Monica studio
Dedicated Young Pre-Professional Ballerinas Perform in 51st Annual Production
This holiday season, Marina del Rey is home to five young talents gracing the stage in annual production of The Nutcracker.
SoCal’s Longest Running Nutcracker Production returns to Santa Monica
Monica Klimczak, a Beverly Hills resident, has rediscovered her passion for ballet through Westside Ballet of Santa Monica’s Adult Showcase.
A celebration of ballet as an art form that can be enjoyed at any age and level, featuring acclaimed choreographers
Three talented local dancers participate in Spring Showcase and Gala Fri May 17th and Sat 18th.
Seventeen talented local dancers participate in Westside Ballet’s Spring Showcase and Gala Fri May 17th and Sat 18th.
Five talented Beverly Hills Ballerinas will perform in Westside Ballet’s Spring Showcase and Gala May 17th and 18th.
14 local dancers, 91 student and pre-professional dancers with 12 acclaimed guest artists celebrate the legacy institutions 50th anniversary
