08/04/2026
"The Westside’s adult dancers arrive at the studio on Stewart Street from every direction and every industry." Westside Current Los Angeles
Why 80 Westside Adults Are Spending Saturday Night in Pointe Shoes
For the first time, Westside School of Ballet and Beyond the Box bring their Adult Showcase to The Broad Stage in Santa Monica, featuring 80 local dancers.
05/11/2026
Westside School of Ballet Bridges Training and the Professional Stage - Pointe Magazine
Pointe is for the serious ballet dancer, providing valuable training and career advice for students and young professionals.
04/08/2026
Our Artistic Director Designate, Adrian Blake Mitchell, featured in Los Angeles Magazine.
Adrian Blake Mitchell first got his start at Westside Ballet as a young dancer, and went on to make history as the first Black graduate of the renowned Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet and the first Black male dancer to join a major Russian company.
Mitchell later returned to Los Angeles in 2022. Now, as he gets ready to take the reins of Westside Ballet as artistic director, he spoke with us about his time in Russia, his vision for the school and why he believes Los Angeles could become one of the world’s next dance capitals.
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https://lamag.com/arts-and-entertainment/adrian-blake-mitchell-westside-ballet-santa-monica-dance-future-los-angeles/