Summer Programs

Open
Ballet Classes

Open Classes, Summer 2022: May 30- July 22, 2023* & August 14-19, 2023 (*No Classes the Week of July 4)

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

Mondays

Pre-Primary (ages 3-5) 4:00-4:45 pm
Primary (ages 5-7) 5:00-6:00 pm
Intermediate/Advanced 5:00-7:00 pm
Adult Class 6:00-7:30 pm

Tuesdays

Level 1/2 (ages 8-10) 4:00-5:15 pm
Level 3/4 (ages 11-13) 4:00-5:30 pm
Level 5/6 (ages 12-14) 4:00-6:00 pm (+ Pointe & Pre-Pointe)
Intermediate/Advanced 5:30-7:00 pm

Wednesdays

Mini Movers 10:00-10:45 am
Primary (ages 5-7) 4:00-5:00 pm
Pre Primary (ages 3-5) 5:00-5:45 pm
Intermediate/Advanced 5:00-7:00 pm

Thursdays

Level 1/2 (ages 8-10) 4:00-5:15 pm
Level 3/4 (ages 11-13) 4:00-5:30 pm
Level 5/6 (ages 12-14) 4:00-5:30 pm
Intermediate/Advanced 5:30-7:30 pm
Adult Class 6:00-7:00 pm

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The Little Mermaid
Summer

The Little Mermaid Summer” Workshops 

June 12-29, 2023

Based on Montana Ballet Company’s original production, The Little Mermaid, this program offers dancers ages 4-6 the opportunity to take part in themed classes, choreography, arts & crafts, and an in-studio performance. Come join us under the sea!

Week 1
June 12-15, 2023
Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am -12:00 pm for ages 4-6

Week 2
June 19-22, 2023
Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am -12:00 pm for ages 4-6

Week 3
June 26-29, 2023
Monday-Thursday from 9:00 am -12:00 pm for ages 4-6

 

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Mini-DUBS
(Dancing Under the Big Sky)

Mini DUBS Program

June 12-23, 2023

This updated program is a “mini” version of our Dancing Under the Big Sky (DUBS) and is designed specifically for dancers ages 7-10 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 that are interested the opportunity to return and perform again in the Sweet Pea Festival held on August 5, 2023.

Mini DUBS will take place June 12-23, 2023, and run Monday-Friday from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. This two-week intensive is a unique opportunity for dancers to explore a variety of dance forms focusing on technique, artistry, musicality, and expression. Along with ballet technique, dancers may have modern, character, mime, injury prevention, nutrition, and body conditioning.

This program, led by our outstanding MBC Faculty, exemplifies our belief in nurturing the “whole dancer,” mind, body, and spirit.

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Adult Intensive

MBC’s Inaugural Adult Intensive

June 26-July 2, 2023

This new program is designed for the serious adult dancer who wishes to immerse themselves in the art and discipline of dance. Each day is specifically designed to help optimize your training and take your technique to the next level.

Classes may include:

  • Ballet Technique
  • Character Dance
  • Variations
  • Contemporary
  • Body Conditioning
  • Pilates
  • Yoga
  • Lectures (Dance History, Nutrition and Mindfulness and Deliberate Breathing)
  • Photo session (Optional dance photo opportunity)
  • Repertoire and final performance – for dancers that would like to perform and are participating the full week.

Classes run 9:00 am -5:00 pm Monday – Saturday and 9:00 am – 2:30 pm on Sunday, 7/2/23

Two attendance options:

#A Monday – Sunday (6/26-7/2/2023) with performance on July 2, 2023

#B Thursday – Sunday (6/29-7/2/23)

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Dancing Under
the Big Sky

DANCING UNDER THE BIG SKY

July 24 – August 5, 2023

Montana Ballet Company’s Annual Dancing Under the Big Sky (DUBS) two-week Summer Dance Intensive is an enriching educational program featuring exceptional guest teachers from across the country and a full curriculum. This year, we are delighted to welcome guests Lesley Rausch and Samantha Shelton.

DUBS 2023 will be held Monday, July 24 through Saturday, August 5. Classes will run Monday through Friday from 9:00 am – 5:30 pm, with short breaks and a lunch break each day.

Our Dancing Under the Big Sky Intensive, with a full and thoughtful curriculum, exemplifies our belief in nurturing the “whole dancer,” mind, body, and spirit.

Classes may include:

  • Ballet Technique
  • Pointe and Pre-Pointe
  • Variations
  • Artistry
  • Pirouette and Allegro Classes
  • Modern/Contemporary
  • Repertory
  • Pilates
  • Physical Therapy
  • Nutrition
  • Musicality
  • Stage Make-up
  • Stretch and Strengthen
  • Progressive Muscle Relaxation and Diaphragmatic Breathing
  • Managing Performance Anxiety
  • A Day in the Life of a Professional Dancer

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*Non-MBC students must arrange for an in-person audition class at MBC, or send an audition video, prior to acceptance to our program. Please contact our office at 406.582.8702 or academy@montanaballet.org for more information.

Guest Faculty

  • LESLEY RAUSCH
    LESLEY RAUSCH Guest Facilty
  • SAMANTHA SHELTON
    SAMANTHA SHELTON Guest Facilty

Shape up for
Nutcracker

Shape up for Nutcracker

August 21-24, 2023

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

This program runs Monday – Thursday and has two levels:

Ages 12-18
Technique class, 9:30 am -11:15 am + 11:30 am -12:30 pm Nutcracker Repertoire

Ages 9-11
Technique class 1:30 – 2:45 pm + 3:00 – 4:00 pm Nutcracker Repertoire

 

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