Ballet Arts Academy

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Address

1620 Rodgers Street

Missoula, Montana 59802

9 programs

About Ballet Arts Academy

Ballet Arts Academy, located in Missoula, Montana, offers a comprehensive and diverse dance education for students of all ages and levels. With a strong emphasis on classical ballet technique, the academy also provides instruction in a wide array of disciplines including Jazz, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, and Acrobatics. Dedicated Children's Ballet classes introduce foundational skills with joy, while Academy Ballet classes for older students focus on technique, vocabulary, and artistry, with advanced levels and Pointe classes available by permission. Jazz classes build upon proper technique, strength, and flexibility, and Modern classes explore contemporary choreography and improvisation. Summer camp programs highlight specific styles such as Ballet, Jazz, and Musical Theater for younger dancers, alongside intensive training in Ballet, Pointe, Jazz, and Contemporary for older students. Colleen Rosbarsky's expertise further enriches offerings with Musical Theater choreography. The academy is proud of its distinguished faculty, including Marie Barnett, Michele Antonioli, Jordan Dehline Burt, Colleen Rosbarsky, Tara McFarland, Jeanine Hedstrom, Haley Budge Nord, Keiana Griggs, Ava Tooke, Sophie Petersen, Mark Nelson, Hannah Dusek, Ashley Hagler DeGroot, and Elizabeth Arrigali. Instructors are trained in methods like the Royal Academy of Dance and ABT® National Training Curriculum. Guest teachers contribute to the Intermediate/Advanced Intensive program, ensuring expert instruction. Ballet Arts Academy fosters a supportive environment, encouraging artistic growth, nurturing talent, and instilling a lifelong love of dance through engaging programs and 'mini-recital' opportunities.

Programs from Ballet Arts Academy

9 programs available

Classes

Leaps and Turns

This class will include a basic jazz style warm up which will include both core strength and flexibility work. Focus will be placed on learning and mastering various leaps and turns while maintaining clean technique and alignment.

Modern

Emphasis is on proper modern technique, contemporary choreography, and improvisation. Beginning Modern is designed for students ages 10+. Enrollment in Intermediate and Advanced Modern are by instructor permission.

Jazz

These classes emphasize proper jazz dance technique, strength, and flexibility. Beginning Jazz is for students ages 8+. Enrollment in Intermediate and Advanced Jazz are by instructor permission.

Academy Ballet

These classes focus on the fundamentals of technique, increasingly complex ballet vocabulary, and artistry. Placement in Levels 1-7 and Pointe classes is by permission only. Levels 2-5 must commit to attending ballet twice per week. Levels 6-7 must commit to attending ballet three times per week or more.

Primary C

Children must be age 7 by September 1, 2025.

Primary B

Children must be age 6 by September 1, 2025.

Primary A

Children must be age 5 by September 1, 2025.

Pre-Ballet

Children must be at least age 3 by September 1, 2025.

Children’s Ballet

These classes are designed to encourage a joy of dancing. We make dance fun, while encouraging age appropriate creativity, musicality, and physical skills. Students will use creative movement and basic ballet skills to gain foundations in classical ballet.


Frequently Asked Questions

How do I contact Ballet Arts Academy?

Visit Ballet Arts Academy at http://www.baamissoula.org/.

What city is Ballet Arts Academy in?

Ballet Arts Academy is in Missoula, Montana.

Does Ballet Arts Academy have a website?

Yes, you can find Ballet Arts Academy online at http://www.baamissoula.org/.