This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2015, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.
The Frederick Quinney Lawson Ballet West Academy hosted an open house Saturday at the new Jessie Eccles Quinney Ballet Centre.
Visitors were able to take tours, view classes, get information on the academy, enjoy refreshments and take pictures with dancers at the glittering, newest addition to Salt Lake City's arts scene.
The 55,000-square-foot ballet center opened in December, adjacent to the recently renovated Janet Quinney Lawson Capitol Theatre in downtown Salt Lake City.
The Salt Lake County-operated arts facility was jointly funded by taxpayers and Ballet West fundraising. Its construction was part of a $33.5 million public-private partnership that includes remodeling of the Capitol Theatre.
For more information on the academy and ballet center, go to https://www.balletwest.org/.