 From 1985 to 1996, Hart engaged San Francisco-based Val Caniparoli as Ballet West's resident choreographer.Dancer and choreographer Jonas Kåge served as Artistic Director from 1997 to 2006.During this time Kåge maintained Ballet West's repertoire of classics while revitalizing its profile with notable late 20th Century choreographers such as Christopher Bruce, Hans van Manen, Glen Tetley and William Forsythe.