MBC Summer Programming 2026

Open Classes for Mini Movers, Pre-Primary, Primary 

Summer 2025: July 6-28, 2026 

• Mondays
  • Pre-Primary (ages 3-5) 4:00-4:45 pm    
  • Primary (ages 5-7) 5:00-6:00 pm
• Thursdays
  • Mini Movers (ages 2-3) 4:00-4:45 pm

Open Classes for Level 1 through Level 3 

Summer 2026: June 1- June 25 & July-6-July 9, 2026* & August 10-13, 2026 (*No Classes the Week of July 4)

Open Classes for Level 4 through Intermediate/Advanced & Adults 

Summer 2026: June 2- June 26 & July 7-July 17, 2026* & August 11-14, 2026 (*No Classes the Week of July 4)

Our Open Classes are a wonderful opportunity for students to continue their classical ballet training during the summer months. All of our summer programs are open to continuing Academy students and new students alike.

• Mondays
  • LEVEL 5 + Int/Adv 5:00-7:00 pm
  • Adult class 6:00-7:30 pm
• Tuesdays
  • Level 1/2 (ages 8-10) 4:00-5:30 pm (NO CLASSES 7/13-8/9/26)
  • Level 3/4 (ages 11-13) 4:00-5:30 pm (Level 3 NO CLASSES 7/13-8/9/26)
  • Level 5 + Int/Adv  4:00-6:00 pm ( + Pointe) + Int/Adv
• Wednesday
  • LEVEL 5 + Int/Adv 5:00-7:00 pm (Tech & Pointe)
• Thursdays
  • Level 1/2 (ages 8-10) 4:00-5:30 pm (NO CLASSES 7/13-8/9/26)
  • Level 3/4 (ages 11-13) 4:00-5:30 pm (NO CLASSES 7/13-8/9/26)
  • Level 5 (ages 12-14) + Int/Adv 5:00-7:00 pm
  • Adult class 6:00-7:30 pm

Montana Ballet Company’s Summer Dance Intensives

Summer Dance Intensives at Montana Ballet Company

Summer dance intensives are an inspiring opportunity for aspiring dancers to grow, learn, and refine their artistry under the guidance of exceptional faculty. At Montana Ballet Company (MBC), we are proud to offer three distinctive summer programs — Dancing Under the Big Sky, Mini-Dancing Under the Big Sky, and our Adult Intensive — each designed to challenge, motivate, and nurture dancers in a supportive environment.

Dancing Under the Big Sky (DUBS)

MBC’s Annual Dancing Under the Big Sky (DUBS) is an immersive three-week summer dance intensive, offering dancers an extraordinary opportunity to advance their technique and artistry. This year, we are updating the program to three weeks to give our students even more training time with these wonderful guest teachers. The intensive features exceptional instructors, professional-level training, and a holistic curriculum that nurtures the whole dancer—mind, body, and spirit.

MBC is delighted to welcome Isabella LaFreniere, Carla Stallings, and David Ingram for DUBS 2026, to be held Monday, July 20, through Saturday, August 8. Classes run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with short breaks and a lunch hour each day.

The DUBS curriculum includes ballet technique, pointe and pre-pointe, variations, modern and character dance, Pilates, physical therapy, and nutrition. With three full weeks of training, dancers will experience deeper growth, expanded repertoire, and a greater sense of confidence and artistry.

The intensive will culminate in a special performance at the 49th Annual Sweet Pea Festival on Saturday, August 8, giving participants the unforgettable opportunity to share their hard work and passion with the community.

DUBS Junior Intensive July 20-August 1, 2026

This updated program is a junior version of our Dancing Under the Big Sky (DUBS) and is designed specifically for dancers ages 8-11 who are ready to commit to an intensive. Our new standalone schedule will offer students the opportunity to immerse themselves in classes and perform in a final in-studio showing. In addition, we are offering dancers who are interested the opportunity to return and perform again in the Sweet Pea Festival held on August 8, 2026.

DUBS Jr. will take place July 20-August 1, 2026, and run Monday-Friday from 9:00 am-2:00 pm. This two-week intensive is a unique opportunity for dancers to immerse themselves in a variety of dance forms, focusing on technique, artistry, musicality, and expression. Along with ballet technique, dancers may have modern, character, mime, injury prevention, and body conditioning.

This program will be led by our outstanding MBC Faculty, featuring guest teachers Isabella LaFreniere, Carla Stallings, and David Ingram.

Our Dancing Under the Big Sky Junior Intensive exemplifies our belief in nurturing the “whole dancer,” mind, body, and spirit.

Sleeping Beauty Summer June 15-25, 2026

Based on Montana Ballet Company’s ballet Sleeping Beauty, this program offers dancers aged 4-6 & 7-8 the opportunity to participate in themed classes, choreography, and crafts. Come dance with us!

MBC Adult Intensive August 3-August 8, 2026

This new program is designed for the adult dancer who takes their training seriously. Each day is specifically designed to help optimize your training and take your technique to the next level. We are excited to announce that our guest ballet faculty, Isabella LaFreniere, Carla Stallings, and David Ingram, will be teaching in this program as well.

Classes may include:

• Ballet Technique
• Character Dance
• Variations
• Contemporary
• Body Conditioning
• Pilates
• Yoga
• Lectures (Dance History, Nutrition, Mindfulness, and breath)
• Repertoire and optional final performance at the Sweet Pea Festival- for dancers who would like to perform and are participating in the full week. 

Classes run 9:00-5:00 pm Monday –Friday, with the performance on Saturday. 

Two attendance options- 

#A Monday –Friday 9:00-5:00 pm + Saturday 9:00-10:30 am (8/3-8/8/2026) with optional Sweet Pea performance 

#B- Thursday-Saturday (8/6-8/8/25) Classes run 9:00-5:00 pm & Saturday 9:00-2:00 pm

Shape up for Nutcracker August 17-20, 2026

This fun program offers students the opportunity to get back in shape and start learning and working on MBC’s Nutcracker choreography.

This program runs Monday-Friday and has two levels: 

• Ages 12-18 – Technique class 9:30-11:15 am + 11:30-1:00 pm Nutcracker Rep
• Ages 9-11- Technique class 1:30-2:45 pm + 3:00-4:00 pm Nutcracker Rep