Northwest Ballet School & Company

Northwest Montana's Premier Classical Ballet Training Center and Performing Company

Ballet Pointe Jazz/Contemporary/Lyrical/Modern Musical Theatre Tap

Our Philosophy

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.

Our Mission

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
Northwest Ballet dancers of five different ages posed together
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.

See all programs & the full schedule

Faculty

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 faculty
Company

The 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

Locations

  • Kalispell Studio
    Dance Art Center, 1411 1st Ave West, Kalispell, MT 59901
  • Whitefish Studio
    O'Shaughnessy Center, One Central Ave