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As we approach our 60th Anniversary, we are celebrating six incredible decades of dance, artistry, tradition, and community.
Founded in 1967 by Yvonne Mounsey and Rosemary Valaire, Westside Ballet has grown into a legacy spanning generations — with thousands of dancers and families becoming part of our story along the way.
From the studios to the stage, from first steps to professional careers, Westside has been a place where young people discover the joy of dance, the pursuit of excellence, and the confidence to carry what they learn far beyond the studio.
This milestone belongs to everyone who has been part of Westside over the past 60 years — our students, families, faculty, alumni, volunteers, donors, supporters, and the many artists who have helped shape our community.
We are proud to celebrate where we’ve been, the legacy we continue to build, and the generations of dancers still to come.
60 years of tradition.
60 years of artistry.
60 years of excellence.
60 years of Westside Ballet.
Here’s to 60 years — and to celebrating the next chapter together!
📸: @ewillphoto
Logo: @lisalewisdesign
#WestsideBallet #SantaMonica #60thAnniversary #ballet #dance
01 Sep 2026
We’re honored to see our Artistic Director, Adrian Blake Mitchell, and the work taking place at Westside Ballet featured in The New York Times.
Seventeen years ago, Adrian was the only boy in his ballet class at Westside. Today, he has grown that program from four boys to more than forty. The first four have gone on to leading ballet schools and professional companies—and this week, Spencer Collins begins a new chapter, sharing the title role in the British national tour of Billy Elliot the Musical.
“We’ve got hundreds of kids at Westside, and not all of them are going to become dancers. But if we can affect them positively, they can go out and affect the world positively. I know maybe it’s not real or realistic, but I think we’re actually changing the world.”
We’re grateful to Robert Ito for telling Adrian’s story and to Chantal Anderson for the beautiful photographs and video. And we’re grateful to everyone in the Westside community who makes this work possible.
A special thank you to Jewels at @bleupr_agency for all of her work in sharing our story.
Read the full feature at the link in our bio (gift link, no paywall).
@nytimes
#westsideballet #nytimes #ballet #santamonica #boysballet
04 Nov 2026
Happy World Ballet Day from Westside Ballet!
We are so grateful to our entire Westside Ballet community who bring their love and dedication for this art form to the studio every day.
📸 @pamjeannephoto
#worldballetday #worldballetday2026 #westsideballet #balletschool #ballerina
29 Oct 2026
Happy Birthday to Patricia “Pat” Neary, a living legend of the ballet world and a beloved teacher at Westside Ballet.
We are fortunate to have Pat’s artistry, knowledge, and experience as part of the Westside Ballet community.
Today, we celebrate her remarkable career and the lasting impact she continues to make on the dancers she teaches and the art form she has dedicated her life to. Happy Birthday, Pat! 💫🩰💙
#ballet #ballerina #westsideballet #santamonica #dance
27 Oct 2026
A little Nutcracker magic in the making! ✨🩰
Rehearsals are in full-swing for Westside Ballet’s 53rd Annual The Nutcracker, returning to The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage November 27–December 6. Our dancers are hard at work bringing this holiday tradition to life, one rehearsal at a time. 🎄
Link in bio for tickets.
📸 @pamjeannephoto
#nutcracker #ballet #rehearsal #westsideballet #santamonica
23 Oct 2026
Westside Ballet Alumni, you’re invited! ✨
Join us Friday, November 27, for a complimentary Alumni Tea with Ms. Caprice Walker at 2:30 PM, followed by the final dress rehearsal of Westside Ballet’s 53rd Annual Nutcracker, featuring Westside alumna Tiler Peck and Roman Mejia of New York City Ballet. RSVP via the link in your inbox!
📍 The Eli and Edythe Broad Stage
🩰 Alumni Tea: 2:30 PM | Final Dress Rehearsal: 3:30 PM
We look forward to welcoming our alumni back to Westside!
Find Nutcracker performance dates at westsideballet.com/NutTix
📸 @sarahmadisonphotography
#ballet #nutcracker #westsideballet #dance #santamonica
20 Oct 2026
Building a strong foundation for a lifelong love of dance.
In Level 1 at Westside Ballet’s Academy, students develop foundational classical ballet skills, including proper body alignment, French terminology, musicality, and introductory barre and center work.
With classes twice a week, dancers build the skills, confidence, and discipline to grow in their training. Students in Pre-Primary through Level II also participate in our annual Year-End Demonstration Performance, showcasing the skills and artistry they have developed throughout the school year.
Interested in joining us? Registration is open year-round. Schedule a trial class by calling the Westside Ballet front desk at (310) 828-2018.
📸 @ewillphoto
#westsideballet #ballettraining #childrensballet #santamonica #danceforkids
16 Oct 2026
Moments from our Level 5+/6 students at the barre taught by Natalia Velarde 💫
📸 @pamjeannephoto
#ballet #barre #ballerinas #westsideballet #santamonica
14 Oct 2026
Happy World Ballet Pianists Day! 🎹✨
Today, we celebrate the talented pianists who bring music to life in our studios every day. Their artistry and musicality are an essential part of our dancers’ training, inspiring movement, shaping technique, and bringing every class to life. 🩰
Featured here is one of our treasured accompanists, Leon Logvinsky! Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Leon earned his degree in classical piano in 1980 and began accompanying ballet classes in 1992. After immigrating to Los Angeles in 1995, he went on to play for studios and institutions throughout Southern California. Leon has accompanied ballet classes at Westside School of Ballet since 1997, sharing his musical talent with generations of dancers.
We are grateful to Leon and all the pianists who make the art of dance possible! 🤍
#WorldPianistDay #westsideballet #ballet #piano #accompanists
09 Oct 2026
A special milestone for our Level 4 students! 🩰 As they begin their pointe journeys, they were welcomed into a beloved Westside Ballet tradition: Pointe Mentorship Day. 💗
Created by Martine Harley during her time as Artistic Director, now Director of Artistic Operations, Pointe Mentorship Day was inspired by the joy she saw in our older dancers mentoring younger students during our year-end demonstrations. From that, the idea of giving each young dancer a “big sister” was born—a tradition that continues to build confidence, friendship, and camaraderie within our community.
Here’s to the beginning of a beautiful new chapter en pointe! 🩰✨
#westsideballet #ballet #pointe #pointeshoes #balletschool
06 Oct 2026
It’s that time of year again! Our students are hard at work preparing for our annual production of The Nutcracker, and the holiday magic is just around the corner! 🎄
Tickets are on sale today! Join us this holiday season as we bring this beloved tradition to life at the Eli and Edythe Broad Stage in Santa Monica. We can’t wait to share the magic with you! 🩰✨
#nutcracker #westsideballet #nutcrackerseason #westsideschoolofballet #santamonica
01 Oct 2026
Westside Ballet and California Dance Institute have launched the Pathways Partnership: a free dance residency in a Westside elementary classroom, then Dance to Dreams on Sundays, then a full scholarship to Westside School of Ballet, with tuition, attire and rides to class covered. The pilot year reached more than 200 first and second graders at two Title I schools, and the first Pathways scholar is now training at Westside School of Ballet. A third school joins this fall. The goal by 2030: 20 schools and 40 scholarships a year.
“Talent, enthusiasm and commitment, not circumstance, decide who has the extraordinary opportunity to receive ballet training from Westside Ballet.” Susan Gladstone, Artistic Director, California Dance Institute
Full story, pilot report and ways to give: http://morecanvas.com/pathways
Photo: Sarah Madison Photography
#PathwaysPartnership #DanceToDreams #WestsideBallet #CaliforniaDanceInstitute #SantaMonica
23 Sep 2026
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