Distinguished Alumni: Bené Arnold

Ballet

Bené Arnold is a graduate from the University of Utah who has distinguished herself in the world of ballet. Arnold received her BFA and MFA from the Department of Ballet, a BS in elementary education, and an M.Ed in special education. She danced professionally with The San Francisco Ballet Company for 10 years and served as the first ballet mistress to Ballet West from 1963-1975. From there, Arnold taught at the University of Utah, Department of Ballet until 2001. A few of her numerous awards include, The Chamber of Commerce Award in the Arts (1984), Utah State Senate Citation for contribution to ballet through the state, Distinguished Professor (1989), and Distinguished Professor Emerita.