If New York City is considered "The Dance Capital of the World," than Utah is "The United State of Dance".  For 50+ years it's been home to Ballet West, who made a very strong impression on their last Fall 2016 visit to the Joyce.  December 2018 saw the premiere at New York Live Arts of Bears Ears, a thoughtful collaboration between NYC's ZviDance and Repertory Dance Theater of Utah.  From February 19-23, New York Live Arts hosted sold-out performances by BalletNext, a dynamic chamber company comprised of University of Utah School of Dance students led by former ABT Principal Michelle Wiles.