The philosophy of the Northwest Ballet School is to provide excellent dance training and education within a loving and positive atmosphere, and to promote dance as an art form through performance.
Northwest Ballet School & Company
Northwest Montana's Premier Classical Ballet Training Center and Performing Company
Ballet Pointe Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern Musical Theatre Tap
The mission of the Northwest Ballet School is to offer students of all ages the opportunity to study the age-old art form of dance, embracing all disciplines, levels and abilities in a healthy, nurturing, yet disciplined environment.
Enrollment
Welcome to our dance family!
Thank you for your interest in the Northwest Ballet School & Company. We are currently placing students into our class schedule. If you would like information regarding classes please fill out a CLASS PLACEMENT FORM and return to: NWB School at the Dance Art Center (DAC), 1411 1st Ave West, Kalispell, MT 59901. You will then receive the official registration form.
Request a Class Placement Form
Dance Training Programs
Programs for every age & level
From a child's first plié to pre-professional company training — explore our full offering.
Preschool — Happy Feet
A gentle Ballet and Tap combination for ages 3½–6: structured, imaginative play that introduces movement and music.
Student Ballet Division
A graduated curriculum from Elementary through Advanced, building posture, technique, pointe work and performance.
Adult Technique
Ballet, Modern, Tap, Jazz, and Hip Hop classes for adults and teens, offered throughout the school year.
Summer Program
An ideal time to explore new dance forms and advance pre-pointe and pointe training in a fun workshop environment.
Experienced, passionate teachers
Our faculty bring professional performing careers and decades of training to every class, sharing their love of dance with each student.
Meet the facultyThe Northwest Ballet Company
Formed in 1980, our pre-professional company performs twice a year, including the annual Nutcracker and a spring production.
Explore the Company
Our People & Studios
Staff & contact
Teaching Staff
- Marisa Roth
- Kylee Brewer
- Barbara Otey
- Katherine Averill
Administrative Staff
- Marisa Roth — Owner, Northwest Ballet School
- Marisa Roth — Director, Northwest Ballet Company
- Elaine Leatzow — Office Manager
- Kylee Brewer — Recital Costume Coordinator
Contact
- Call (406) 755-0760
- Email northwestballet2@hotmail.com
Locations
- Kalispell Studio
Dance Art Center, 1411 1st Ave West, Kalispell, MT 59901 - Whitefish Studio
O'Shaughnessy Center, One Central Ave