Performing Arts Camps: Dance the Summer Away

PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS: DANCE THE SUMMER AWAY BY: ABBY LYNES

Montana Ballet Company

2304 N. 7th Ave., Suite C-3

Join Montana Ballet Company in June and July for a Midsummer Night’s Dream-themed summer camps for children ages four to eight. Summer programs will include daily ballet classes, dance-related arts and crafts, choreography, performance and more.

“This gives out dancers a first-hand glimpse into what a major ballet is like,” instructor Elizabeth DeFanti said.

For rates, dates and registration, visit montanaballet.org/academy/register. Dancing Under the Big Sky

Monday - Friday, July 27 - August 8

There will also be a summer intensive for Dancing Under the Big Sky for ages eight and up as well as adults for those wanting to immerse themselves in a variety of dance forms, concentrating on technique, artistry, musicality and expression. Classes focus on the “whole dancer,” including mind, body and spirit. There will be repertory rehearsals with guest artists and Montana Ballet Staff, which will culminate in a special perfor mance. “This intensive is for dancers who are very

committed to their classical ballet training,” DeFanti said. “It’s important that we have a well-rounded program so we are working on health and wellness.”

Open classes will be held as well. Anyone is free to come, with classes for different ages being held at different times in the day from June 15 to July 24.

Call (406) 582-8702, email info@mon tanaballet.org or visit montanaballet. org for more information.