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Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute to Retire After 20 Years

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Ballet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute will retire at the end of the 2026-27 season. This marks the conclusion of his 20th year leading the company.

Key takeaways

  • Adam Sklute will retire after the 2026-27 season.
  • The retirement follows Sklute's 20th year as Artistic Director.
  • Sklute's tenure is the longest artistic directorship in Ballet West history.

Artistic Director Adam Sklute will retire following the 2026-27 season, marking the end of his 20th year at the helm of Ballet West.

This retirement concludes the longest artistic tenure in the history of the company.

The announcement from Ballet West indicates that Sklute's departure will follow his 20th anniversary season.

His leadership represents the longest period an artistic director has held the position at Ballet West.

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  • slchamber.comWebBallet West Artistic Director Adam Sklute to Retire Following His 20th Anniversary Season - Salt Lake Chamber

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