SUMMER 2024
+ Activities Sneak peek
Summer
Programming at Montana BallEt company
Open Ballet Classes
MBC’s open classes are a wonderful opportunity for students to continue their classical ballet training during summer. All classes are open to continuing Academy students and new students alike. Visit www.montanaballet.org for class descriptions, dates and times.
Cinderella Summer
Montana Ballet Company will present Cinderella on February 17 and 18, 2024 at the Willson Auditorium. And in a few months MBC will provide an enriching learning experience for young dancers: Cinderella Summer. Children ages 4 to 8 will learn about the creation of this ballet classic and the various elements that come together to craft a full-length ballet production: music, choreography, sets and props, costumes, lighting and more. Cinderella Summer will be held Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. Three sessions will be offered: June 10-13 (ages 4 to 6 / ages 7 to 8 from 1-4 p.m.), June 17-20 (ages 4 to 6) and June 24-27 (ages 4 to 6). Each session offers a daily ballet class, dance-related arts and crafts, storytime, choreography, an in-studio performance and more. No ballet experience is necessary. Get your child excited for this wonderful summer program by attending Cinderella this month. MBC’s production of Cinderella will enchant the entire family, with comical stepsisters, a magical fairy godmother, an opulent Grand Ball and a true love story. Audiences will revel in exceptional hand-crafted costumes, sets, lighting and theatrical elements.
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To register for Cinderella Summer visit www.montanaballet.org, go to Academy and select the session you would like to attend. For Cinderella performance tickets visit www.montanaballet.org and click “purchase tickets.”
Shape-Up for Nutcracker
Prepare for auditions with this fun opportunity to learn MBC’s Nutcracker choreography. Held Monday through Thursday, August 19-22, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (for ages 12 to 18) and 1:30-4:30 p.m. (for ages 9 to 11).
Dancing Under the Big Sky
Montana Ballet Company’s Annual Dancing Under the Big Sky (DUBS) twoweek Summer Dance Intensive is an enriching educational program featuring exceptional guest teachers from across the country and a full curriculum. This year, MBC will welcome guests Lesley Rausch and Samantha Shelton. DUBS 2024 will be held Monday, July 22 through Saturday, August 3, 2024. Classes will run Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with short breaks and a lunch break each day. The DUBS Intensive provides a full and thoughtful curriculum, exemplifying MBC’s belief in nurturing the “whole dancer,” mind, body and spirit.
Classes may include:
Ç Ballet Technique Ç Pointe and Pre-Pointe Ç Variations Ç Artistry Ç Pirouette and Allegro Classes Ç Modern/Contemporary Ç Repertory Ç Pilates Ç Physical Therapy
