artÉmotion in the Press
For more than a decade, artÉmotion’s programs, artistic leadership, dancers, and collaborations have been recognized across national dance publications, regional arts media, and leading cultural institutions.
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Directors in the Press
Vogue Italia
Vogue Beauty Italia
August 9, 2016
Allison DeBona was featured in an eight-page Vogue Italia editorial that blended high fashion with authentic classical ballet. The spread highlighted her artistry and athleticism while bringing professional ballet into a major international fashion publication..
Elle Magazine
Unpaid Leave and ‘Inconvenient’ Postpartum Bodies—Why Ballerinas Are Fighting for Their Rights
July 9, 2025
Allison DeBona was featured in ELLE Magazine, bringing her background as a professional ballerina into the fashion and lifestyle spotlight. The feature showcased the intersection of ballet, personal style, and her growing presence beyond the stage.
Dance Informa
Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton bring artÉmotion to Ballet West
February 7, 2017
An extensive interview exploring ArtÉmotion’s summer intensives, educational philosophy, Adult Program, and Ballet West Academy partnership.
Featured Stories
Park Record
July 21, 2026
Review of the festival finale featuring Ballet West and artÉmotion pre-professional dancers in newly commissioned works.
Inaugural Ballet West Summit Festival Spins Out World Premieres
The Utah Review
July 13, 2026
Preview of the three-day festival featuring Ballet West Academy dancers presented in partnership with artÉmotion and world-premiere choreography.
Park City to Host Inaugural Ballet West Summit Festival: Where Art Meets Elevation
From Root to Relevé Recap
July 15, 2026
Hannah and the team at Ballet West dreamed up a concept that combined the things they love most, debuting our first Root to Relevè dinner, a space where the art of dance and the art of food come together.
Dance Magazine
How Adult Summer Intensives Give Non-Professional-Track Dancers a Chance to Hone Their Craft
January 16, 2026
artÉmotion and Allison DeBona are featured in a national look at the growth and value of intensive training opportunities created specifically for adult dancers.
Fjord Review
2026
A review of Ballet West’s inaugural Summit Festival featuring students of the Ballet West Academy/artÉmotion Choreographic Workshop performing four world premieres.
En Plein Air
Press Archive
2026
July 21, 2026 — The Utah Review
Ballet West at the Summit Radiated with Exciting Results in New Park City Festival
Review of the inaugural Summit Festival featuring the artÉmotion Choreographic Workshop and its participating dancers.
July 21, 2026 — Park Record
Inaugural Ballet West Summit Festival Spins Out World Premieres
Review of the festival finale featuring Ballet West and artÉmotion pre-professional dancers in newly commissioned works.
July 13, 2026 — The Utah Review
Park City to Host Inaugural Ballet West Summit Festival: Where Art Meets Elevation
Preview of the three-day festival featuring Ballet West Academy dancers presented in partnership with artÉmotion and world-premiere choreography.
July 7, 2026 — Park Record
Ballet West Summit Festival Performances Hits a High Pointe
Coverage of artÉmotion students working with internationally recognized choreographers for the inaugural Summit Festival.
July 7, 2026 — Park Record
Dance Rises to the Occasion at Ballet West’s Inaugural Summit Festival
A feature exploring the Ballet West Academy and artÉmotion partnership and artÉmotion’s role in the festival’s choreographic programming.
July 1, 2026 — Park Record
Ballet West Elevates with Mountain Festival
Preview of the Ballet West Summit Festival highlighting the artÉmotion Choreographic Workshop and new works created for its students.
2026 — Fjord Review
En Plein Air
Critical review of Ballet West at the Summit, including performances by students of the Ballet West Academy/artÉmotion Choreographic Workshop.
April 24, 2026 — Park Record
Ballet West Raises Curtain on a Summit Festival in Park City
Announcement of Ballet West’s inaugural Summit Festival highlighting artÉmotion’s Choreographic Workshop.
March 31, 2026 — University of Utah School of Dance
Journey Back in Time with Classique
Features artÉmotion Artistic Directors Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton in connection with the staging of the Grand Pas Classique from Paquita.
January 16, 2026 — Dance Magazine
How Adult Summer Intensives Give Non-Professional-Track Dancers a Chance to Hone Their Craft
A feature on adult ballet intensives with extensive insight from artÉmotion Artistic Director Allison DeBona.
2026 — Pointe
Adult Ballet Students: These 2026 Summer Intensives Are Just for You
artÉmotion’s Salt Lake City Adult Ballet Summer Intensive is included in Pointe’s national guide.
2025
March 20, 2025 — BalletScout
artÉmotion Adult Ballet & Collegiate Summer Intensive
A dedicated overview of artÉmotion’s Salt Lake City Adult Ballet and Collegiate Summer Intensives.
March 20, 2025 — Pointe
Adult 2025 Summer Intensives Are Around the Corner. Are You Ready?
artÉmotion’s Adult Ballet Summer Intensive is selected for Pointe’s annual roundup of adult summer training opportunities.
2024–2025 Season — University of Utah School of Dance
School of Dance Performance Season
artÉmotion Artistic Directors Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton are featured as guest artists restaging the Grand Pas Classique from Paquita.
2024
April 9, 2024 — Pointe
Adult Students, Get Ready for These 2024 Summer Intensives
artÉmotion’s Adult Ballet Summer Intensive is selected for Pointe’s national summer-intensive guide.
March 4, 2024 — Dance Magazine
Why the Rise in Performance Opportunities for Adult Recreational Dancers Matters
Features artÉmotion and Allison DeBona in an examination of growing performance opportunities for recreational adult dancers.
2023
December 2, 2023 — Park Record
The Nutcracker Suite Raises the Curtain on the Holidays
Allison DeBona discusses creating and producing ballet through her experience directing artÉmotion with Rex Tilton.
April 20, 2023 — Pointe
Calling All Adult Ballet Students! These 2023 Summer Intensives Are Just for You
artÉmotion’s Salt Lake City Adult Ballet Summer Intensive is included among Pointe’s recommended programs.
2022
April 21, 2022 — Pointe
Adult Students: In-Person Intensives Are Back. Who’s Ready for a Ballet Getaway?
artÉmotion’s Adult Ballet Summer Intensive is highlighted as a Utah destination offering training from beginner through advanced levels.
2021
December 21, 2021 — The Utah Review
Lots of New Energy: The Top 10 Moments of The Utah Enlightenment in 2021
artÉmotion’s work with Ballet West and the Utah Arts Festival is included among the publication’s notable arts moments of the year.
October 7, 2021 — Park Record
Park City’s Ballet West Academy Sets the Stage to Make Some Major Changes
Profiles Allison DeBona’s role at Ballet West Academy and highlights her experience co-founding and directing artÉmotion.
August 25, 2021 — The Utah Review
Utah Arts Festival 2021: artÉmotion in Collaboration with Ballet West Set to Premiere Five Dance Commissions with Live Music
A major artÉmotion feature covering premieres, the Ballet West collaboration, and the company’s growth as a Utah training institution.
April 8, 2021 — Pointe
Check Out These 2021 Summer Intensives Especially for Adult Students
artÉmotion’s Adult Ballet Summer Workshop is included in Pointe’s national guide.
2020
February 23, 2020 — Pointe
Calling All Adult Ballet Students! Here’s a List of Summer Intensives Just for You
Pointe highlights artÉmotion’s adult ballet programming among summer training opportunities created specifically for adult dancers.
2020 — University of Utah School of Dance
Contemplating the Current Moment — Christine McMillan Choreographs for artÉmotion
A feature on Christine McMillan creating new choreography for dancers in the artÉmotion Summer Intensive.
2019
June 8, 2019 — Utah Cultural Alliance
artÉmotion Adult Ballet Summer Intensive
A dedicated listing highlighting artÉmotion’s Salt Lake City Adult Ballet Summer Intensive, including beginner, intermediate, and advanced training opportunities.
2018
June 26, 2018 — Returning to Relevé
A Week With ArtÉmotion
A detailed first-person feature covering the artÉmotion Adult Ballet Summer Intensive in Salt Lake City, including classes, faculty, choreography, performance opportunities, and the overall intensive experience.
April 1, 2018 — Bonner County Daily Bee
Small Town, Big Achievements
A regional feature mentioning artÉmotion in Cleveland among competitive summer ballet programs attended by young dancers.
2017
October 31, 2017 — Pointe
These Dancers Went All Out for Halloween, and We Love the Results
artÉmotion appears in Pointe’s editorial coverage of the dance community.
October 9, 2017 — Pointe
The Teaching Side Hustle: How to Get Gigs and Feel More Comfortable at the Front of the Studio
artÉmotion co-founder Allison DeBona is featured in a discussion about dancers developing as teachers.
June 20, 2017 — The Utah Review
Emily Adams’ Laden Premieres as New Dance Commission in Concert Featuring Ballet West Artists
Coverage of the Utah Arts Festival discusses a new work presented through the artÉmotion Summer Intensive.
February 7, 2017 — Dance Informa
Allison DeBona and Rex Tilton Bring artÉmotion to Ballet West
An extensive interview exploring artÉmotion’s summer intensives, educational philosophy, Adult Program, and Ballet West Academy partnership.
2016
November 21, 2016 — Dance Spirit
21 Quick Questions with Allison DeBona
Allison discusses co-founding the artÉmotion Summer Intensive and its early growth across Cleveland and Detroit.