Montana Dance Works

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45 Discovery Drive

Butte, Montana 59701

48 programs

About Montana Dance Works

Montana Dance Works, nestled in Butte, Montana, is a vibrant dance studio dedicated to fostering a love for movement and artistic expression in students of all ages, from toddlers to adults. Co-owned by Ashley Nikolaisen and Shauna Hollow, the studio boasts a passionate faculty with deep roots in the community, including instructors Ashley, Shauna, Alex Canavan, Kotie Dunmire, Alexa Walsh, Whitney Jurenic, Morgan Dickinson, Kamryn LeProwse, Nicolle Stagnoli, Alaina Little, McKenzie Faulkner, Rachel Dean, Misty Warner, Toree Benson, Taylor Dickinson, and Maisy Erickson. Their collective expertise guides students through a diverse range of disciplines, including Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop, Lyrical, and Acrobatics/Tumbling. Specialized classes like 'Combo Cuties' and 'Mini & Me' cater to younger dancers and their guardians, while 'Leaps and Turns Technique' and 'Booty Barre' offer focused training for older students. Montana Dance Works provides a nurturing and enthusiastic environment for both recreational and competitive dancers, prioritizing the development of confidence, precision, teamwork, responsibility, and self-discipline. The studio aims to be a leader in dance and tumbling by promoting creativity, fitness, and a safe, positive atmosphere, offering engaging performances and unique experiences for all who join their community.

Styles offered at Montana Dance Works

Programs from Montana Dance Works

48 programs available

Classes

LEAPS AND TURNS TECHNIQUE 4TH - 12TH GRADE

Students must be enrolled in a Ballet and/or Jazz class as a prerequisite. Leaps and turns technique is a class to help dancers work on these often-challenging areas of dance. Classes will be designed to help each dancer identify and work on specific techniques and skills needed to improve their understanding and performance of these specific moves. Wear any color leotard, tights or dance shorts or pants. Beige half shoes are required for class and the recital. Hair should be pulled back off the face and neck.

HIP HOP KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE

This high energy class highlights popular dance steps seen in current music videos/TV shows and movies. Music and dance moves are always age appropriate, fast paced and fun! Wear comfortable athletic clothing hip hop shoes pictured above are required for class. No street shoes please!

ADVANCED TUMBLING/ACROBATICS 2ND-6TH GRADE

Designed for tumblers that have achieved a backbend, backbend recover, right and left one handed cartwheels and unassisted front and back walkover. This class will push students towards achieving advanced tumbling skills using the proper drills, progressions and flexibility. Wear any color leotard/dance top, dance shorts or dance pants. Hair should be pulled back off the face and neck. PLEASE SEE VIDEO BELOW AND SUBMIT A VIDEO VIA EMAIL OF YOUR TUMBLER SHOWING ALL REQUIRED SKILLS! REGISTRATION WILL BE APPROVED UPON REVIEW OF VIDEO.

TUMBLING/ACROBATICS KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE

Designed to teach the proper drills, progressions and flexibility training to students who want to learn basic Gymnastics and Acro skills. Wear any color leotard/dance top, dance shorts or dance pants. Hair should be pulled back off the face and neck.

TAP KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE

Learn rhythm, coordination, basic tap terminology and choreography. Wear any color leotard/dance top, tights or dance shorts/pants. Lace up black tap shoes are required. Hair should be pulled back off the face and neck.

JAZZ KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE

Includes the latest dance moves with technique training in flexibility, extension, turns, leaps & choreography. A great compliment to ballet. Wear any color leotard, tights or dance shorts or dance pants. Beige half shoes are required for class and the recital . Hair should be pulled back off the face and neck.

BALLET/LYRICAL KINDERGARTEN - 12TH GRADE

Students learn classical positions, barre work, centre floor, leaps & turns. Ballet is the basic building block of all dance styles and a great compliment to any of the other classes. Choreography will be set to contemporary music with lyrical movement. Wear any color leotard, tights and required ballet shoes. Dance shorts or skirts may be worn over tights. Hair should be pulled back off the face and neck. Kindergarten-6th grade will be required to wear pink leather ballet shoes. Jr. High/High School will be required to wear beige half-shoes.

BOYS TUMBLING

A perfect class for boys ages 3-7 with lots of energy. Boys will get a great workout in this dance class. While they tumble these boys will build strength, balance and agility. Boys should wear sweats or shorts and a t-shirt. No shoes or jeans!

COMBO CUTIES BALLET/TUMBLING COMBO AGES 2.5-5

A perfect class for the younger ballet and tumbling student ages 2.5-5. This class includes ballet positions, barre work, floor, leaps, turns and basic tumbling technique. It helps develop coordination and grace. Wear any color leotard, tights. Pink leather ballet shoes for girls and black leather ballet shoes for boys are required. Dance shorts or skirts may be worn over tights. Hair should be pulled back off the face and neck. NO JEANS! Dancers will perform a ballet dance in the Year-End Recital.

COMBO CUTIES TAP/TUMBLING COMBO AGES 2.5-5

For little ones ages 2.5 – 5. Students learn the joy of tap dance and tumbling in a combination class. A fast-paced variety of movement makes this class one of our most popular. Tap shoes will be required. Buckle tap for girls and lace up tap for boys. Hair should be pulled back and off the face and neck. NO JEANS! Dancers will perform a tap dance in the Year-End Recital.

HIP HOP FLIP FLOP COMBO AGES 2.5-5

This class is for those high energy little ones that are always ready to show off their dance moves! It combines the basics of hip hop (only age-appropriate movement and music - we promise!) with basic tumbling moves and skills. Wear any color leotard, tights or dance shorts, skirts, or pants. Hair should be pulled back and off the face and neck. NO JEANS! Hip Hop shoes will be required. Dancers will perform a hip hop dance in the Year-End Recital.

Tumbling

Curious about dance at MDW or wanting to try a new style? Now’s the perfect time! We're offering free trial classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and tumbling for grades Kindergarten and up. Come experience the fun, energy, and community at our studio—no commitment required. Open to new and current students!

Hip hop

Curious about dance at MDW or wanting to try a new style? Now’s the perfect time! We're offering free trial classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and tumbling for grades Kindergarten and up. Come experience the fun, energy, and community at our studio—no commitment required. Open to new and current students!

Ballet

Curious about dance at MDW or wanting to try a new style? Now’s the perfect time! We're offering free trial classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and tumbling for grades Kindergarten and up. Come experience the fun, energy, and community at our studio—no commitment required. Open to new and current students!

Jazz

Curious about dance at MDW or wanting to try a new style? Now’s the perfect time! We're offering free trial classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and tumbling for grades Kindergarten and up. Come experience the fun, energy, and community at our studio—no commitment required. Open to new and current students!

Tap

Curious about dance at MDW or wanting to try a new style? Now’s the perfect time! We're offering free trial classes in tap, jazz, ballet, hip hop, and tumbling for grades Kindergarten and up. Come experience the fun, energy, and community at our studio—no commitment required. Open to new and current students!

Combo Cuties Tap/Tumbling

Preschool Tap/Tumbling

Friday 10:00 AM
K-2 Tumbling

K-2 Tumbling

Monday 2:45 PM
4-8 Leaps & Turns

4-8 Leaps & Turns

Monday 3:45 PM
High School Tap

9-12 Tap

Monday 3:45 PM
K-2 Tap

K-2 Tap

Monday 3:45 PM
4-6 Advanced Tumbling

4-6 Advanced Tumbling

Monday 4:45 PM
7-8 Tap

7-8 Tap

Monday 4:45 PM
2-3 HH

2-3 Hip Hop

Monday 5:45 PM
1-3 Advanced Tumbling

1-3 Advanced Tumbling

Monday 5:45 PM
Combo Cuties Ballet/Tumbling

Preschool Ballet/Tumbling

Monday 5:45 PM
K-2 Ballet

K-2 Ballet

Monday 5:45 PM
4-6 Tumbling

4-6 Tumbling

Monday 6:45 PM
2-3 Tap

2-3 Tap

Monday 6:45 PM
4-6 Jazz

4-6 Jazz

Monday 6:45 PM
2-3 Jazz

2-3 Jazz

Thursday 3:45 PM
4-6 Tap

4-6 Tap

Thursday 4:45 PM
K-2 Jazz

K-2 Jazz

Tuesday 2:45 PM
4-6 HH

4-6 Hip Hop

Tuesday 3:45 PM
7-8 Jazz

7-8 Jazz

Tuesday 4:45 PM
Boys' Tumbling (Ages 3-7)

Preschool-2 Boys' Tumbling

Tuesday 4:45 PM
High School Jazz

9-12 Jazz

Tuesday 4:45 PM
3-5 Tumbling

3-5 Tumbling

Tuesday 6:45 PM
K-2 HH

K-2 Hip Hop

Tuesday 6:45 PM
1-4 Tumbling

1-4 Tumbling

Tuesday 7:45 PM
High School Leaps & Turns

9-12 Leaps & Turns

Tuesday 8:45 PM
7th and Up Tumbling

7-12 Tumbling

Tuesday 8:45 PM
2-3 Ballet

2-3 Ballet

Wednesday 3:45 PM
Combo Cuties HH/FF

Preschool Hip Hop/FF

Wednesday 3:45 PM
4-6 Ballet

4-6 Ballet

Wednesday 4:45 PM
7-8 HH

7-8 Hip Hop

Wednesday 5:45 PM
7th and Up Ballet

7-12 Ballet

Wednesday 6:45 PM
High School Hip Hop

9-12 Hip Hop

Wednesday 7:45 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Montana Dance Works?

Call Montana Dance Works at (406) 299-2381 or visit http://www.montanadanceworks.com/.

What is Montana Dance Works's phone number?

Dial (406) 299-2381 to speak with Montana Dance Works.

What city is Montana Dance Works in?

Montana Dance Works is in Butte, Montana.

What is the best way to contact Montana Dance Works?

The quickest way is to call (406) 299-2381 or visit http://www.montanadanceworks.com/.

Does Montana Dance Works have a website?

Yes, you can find Montana Dance Works online at http://www.montanadanceworks.com/.