About Western Ballet Founded in 1976, Western Ballet makes the performing art of classical ballet accessible to the general public. A non-profit institution, Western Ballet has an extensive youth program for children and pre-professional teenagers, including the new Nina Novak Ballet Scholarships for underprivileged children, and the largest selection of adult classes in the San Francisco Peninsula and South Bay. Debuting in 2010 under Artistic Director Alexi Zubiría, Western Ballet Company features classical ballet with a Latin style. Striving to create a welcoming and caring environment since becoming Artistic Director in 2007, Alexi Zubiría is building a school that draws from all young children with potential (through the Nina Novak Ballet Scholarships) and connects closely with a professional chamber group (Western Ballet Company and productions like "Danzón!"). Our youth program functions as the heart of the institution, because of its vital educational function and its capacity to generate professional dancers. Our strong adult program brings a large number of adults close to ballet, who explore the art seriously and recreationally. Our professional company showcases the excellence of classical ballet combined with the unique cultural style of Latin America. Our faculty of current and former professional dancers provide the strong foundation that underlies all these activites at Western Ballet. Join us at our spacious studios in Mountain View, near Route 101 at 914 North Rengstorff Avenue!