Ballet Aligned

10/29/2026

Tickets ON SALE NOW!

Parent performer meeting NEXT WEEK, Wed, Nov 4, 5:10-5:30pm OR Thur, Nov 5, 5:20-5:40pm! Come for first dibs at your volunteer slot!

10/19/2026

Important reminders!!!
1. Costume fittings are THIS WEEK. The schedule is posted at the studio and listed on the NBC 2026 tab of BalletAligned.com. DO NOT MISS.
2. Mark your calendars for the MANDATORY Parent/Performer meeting on Wed, Nov 4, 5:10-5:30pm OR Thur, Nov 5, 5:20-5:40pm. Come to whichever works best for you.

10/16/2026

Thrilled to be bringing this show back to the Utah Theatre for the FIFTH year in a row! This year's production will star Ballet West dancer, Kai Casperson. For the first time ever, we'll be joined by singers from the Cache Children's Choir. And Michael Ballam returns to narrate our story of a father's life changed by Christmas magic. Tickets on sale NEXT WEEK. Don't miss this opportunity to get into the holiday spirit, and bless children in need (as helped by the Little Lambs Foundation for Kids) while you are at it!

10/15/2026

Costume Sale with Utah Festival Opera this FRIDAY and Saturday (Oct 16 & 17) at their Dansante building (59 S. 100 W. in Logan). Come get stocked up for Halloween!

10/14/2026

A huge part of Ballet Aligned's mission is to make better ballet MORE accessible with our FREE PROGRAMMING! Get our Library Storytimes (listed below) on your calendar and join us for stories, dancing, and Christmas MAGIC! More events at https://balletaligned.com/events/

10/12/2026

Come learn about the SCIENCE of BALLET!! THIS FRIDAY at 7pm at USU, one of our own teachers, Becky Erickson, will be discussing what physics and ballet have in common with Physicist Tonya Triplett as part of the Science Unwrapped program (a favorite of our director, Steffanie Casperson's family, for YEARS)! It should be an exciting learning experience about the interplay of science and dance that illustrates the beautiful complexity of each! Hands-on learning activities, along with refreshments, follow the talk in the Eccles Science Learning Center atrium. Hope to see you there! And be sure to invite friends!! More info at: https://artsci.usu.edu/unwrapped/presentations/10-16-2026-the-physics-of-ballet

10/05/2026

COSTUME FITTINGS Oct 19-22 for Night Before Christmas have been added to our website! Be sure your child will be in class and have them there on time! Thanks!

09/21/2026

The FIRST Parent Watch of this semester is THIS week, Sept 28-Oct 1. This is a great chance to learn what your dancer's teacher is focusing on in class, see your student in action, and learn about participating in our Night Before Christmas production! Don't miss it!

09/15/2026

Tis CASTING season all around the dance world! So it's time to share this blog post about handling disappointment. If you are in a great program that is building you into a better dancer, hang in there! And if you aren't getting better for the time you spend in the studio, this post has some things you might consider! Enjoy!

Tips for a Drama-Free Mindset in Ballet (and Life!)Going Pro: Dancer Journeys One of the BEST things about dance is that it makes kids mentally tough, and heaven knows that’s a skill that will take them far in life! Learning can come from the successes, but from the disappointments too. (And often...

08/28/2026

Audition TODAY (Friday, Aug 28, 2026) for Ballet Aligned's new Company Training Program. Details below and at BalletAligned.com.

The Logan ballet school known for bringing beloved story ballets to Cache Valley—including The Night Before Christmas, Hansel and Gretel, and Velveteen Rabbit—is launching a new Company Training Program for the 2026–27 season.

The audition-only program is designed for serious young dancers who seek rigorous classical ballet training, meaningful performance experience, and preparation for advanced study or professional opportunities.

“For nearly 15 years, it has been my privilege to be part of the ballet journeys of professional dancers from Cache Valley,” said Steffanie Casperson, Ballet Aligned’s Artistic Director. “A ballet career is demanding, but it is a beautiful path. It is especially meaningful to mentor young artists as they discover what they are capable of achieving.”

Casperson danced professionally with Ballet West and brings both professional experience and a deep personal investment in the next generation of dancers. Her son, Kai Casperson, whom she trained, now performs with that company. “Ballet Aligned did not exist when my son decided he wanted a ballet career,” Casperson said. “This program grew from a need I saw: local dancers deserve exceptional training that can open doors beyond Cache Valley while allowing them to build artistry, confidence, discipline, and technical excellence close to home.”

Ballet Aligned’s faculty brings experience from several prominent Utah training pathways. Two faculty members hold ballet degrees from the University of Utah and Brigham Young University, while another trained through Ballet West’s nationally respected Pre-Professional Program. Faculty members also include artists who have performed leading roles in locally produced, full-length classical ballets, including Brianne Coorbridge, a former student of Casperson’s.

“Our faculty understands the expectations dancers will encounter at universities, pre-professional programs, and in performance settings,” Casperson said. “Together, we can help students build the preparation and confidence to pursue ambitious next steps.”

The Company Training Program will accept dancers beginning at age 10. Its individualized schedules (unique to the program) are designed to support each dancer’s technical and artistic development. In addition, every company member—regardless of age—will have a pathway toward solo and featured performance opportunities.

“At the heart of this program is a commitment to each dancer’s individual potential,” Casperson said. “We want students to be challenged, supported, and given meaningful opportunities to grow as artists. We are excited to support the next generation as far as their dreams extend."

Admission is by audition only. The free audition will be held Friday, August 28, 2026, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Ballet Aligned in the Dansante Building, 59 South 100 West, Logan.

Registration information is available at BalletAligned.com.