11/22/2022
I’m very excited and happy to announce that after teaching for 29 years and running Barlow Arts Conservatory for 16 years I’ve decided to retire from teaching. In a completely full circle moment I’m elated that Ballet West has acquired Barlow Arts Conservatory. It was unanimously approved by the Ballet West board Thursday Evening. Ballet West will be moving their Thanksgiving Point student body to join our students at our Pleasant Grove studios beginning Jan. 3rd, 2023. The extra bonus to this acquisition is the brilliant, thoughtful, and talented Heather Thackeray, who has been my close friend since I was 8 years old, will now be the Principal of both student bodies.
To my students past and present! I love you! I believe in you! I’m here for you … always! This has always been about YOU! You are the reason I loved my job. Thank you for the laughs, your talent, hard work, sacrifices, kindness, and your insane accomplishments both in and outside of dance. You are the stars! And it was your dancing and your kindness that made this studio so reputable. I’m so proud of each of you, and you will always be in my heart and part of my life.
To my current students specifically, you know that my only intent is to provide the best I possibly can in every moment. In this moment I know there is no one who will take better care of you than Heather and Ballet West. I think one of the best gifts I’ve been able to teach you is to recognize great opportunities when they present themselves. Change doesn’t have to be hard - in fact it can be really exciting. Big risk can reap huge rewards. Don’t mourn the past - embrace this moment - take it and run with it. Ballet West and I are working hard to give you the very best transition and training possible. Please work hard, have fun, trust your new Director, and know I’ll still be watching and cheering for you. Honor all we’ve accomplished by continuing your training and embracing this amazing opportunity.
My heart is so full and my joy is indescribable. Don’t worry I’m not done - I’m just getting started. 😉
Cue sunset - and off I ride!
♥️/Miss Jenny