There are two challenges when considering a change in a dancer’s training. First, how do you know when your dancer needs a new environment to keep growing? Second, how do you help a dancer make that change when they are happy, comfortable, and connected where they are? I understand both challenges personally. When I began …
It’s been three years since Ballet Aligned has produced a new work and we’re having so much fun bringing Velveteen Rabbit to life! This was one of my absolute favorite stories when I was little – I even had a bunny I slept with, inspired by the tale. So when considering a new show to …
Ballet Aligned continues to further its mission to provide every dancer with all the tools to make their dance dreams a reality. We are pleased that for our upcoming production, we have cast understudies–a new feature to casting for Ballet Aligned, but a staple and concept in live performances we are excited to introduce to …
The following is a note from Ted Chalfant, Founder of the Little Lambs Foundation, and reflects the cumulative impact The Night Before Christmas has had on the community, and specifically children and families. Thanks to EVERYONE who has been involved in the past–from cast members to volunteers to, of course, our audience!! December 30th, 2025 …
Ballet Aligned is pleased to announce that as of the Summer of 2025, Lisa Preece, owner of Dance Illusion has taken on the management and ownership of Ballet Aligned. Steffanie Casperson will continue to teach and will be able to devote more time to her role as Artistic Director moving forward. This change is seen …
Ballet Aligned, in partnership with Dance Illusion hosted Ballet West star and Principal Artist, Emily Adams, and her husband, former Ballet West Fist Soloist and current Company photographer and videographer, Beau Pearson for a Master Class and Q&A on Saturday, March 15. The class was for intermediate to advances students, but the Meet and Greet …
Promoted and in the big leagues! Read Kai’s full story at balletwest.org/news.
On March 23, 2024, I was teaching class when my son, Kai Casperson, primary author of this blog, called to share the news that he had been promoted to Ballet West’s main company. The excitement was intense. This has been a goal he’s worked towards for over a decade. That fact alone makes a mother-heart …
This post is to chronicle the sucess and growth of Ballet Aligned’s “The Night Before Christmas” – a “Once Upon a Storytime” Ballet Benefit for the Little Lambs Foundation. Read about the 2023 show here: Michael Ballam to join cast of upcoming holiday benefit by Ballet Aligned – Cache Valley Daily.
Ballet Aligned is SO PLEASED to be a part of making dance dreams come true! This semester we are celebrating with Jaycee Preece, who was awarded the role of Clara in Ballet West’s Nutcracker – finally after auditioning for the role for 5 years! You may recognize Jaycee from her role as Gretel in Ballet …