We will announce details for the Fall 2024 workshop soon. Mark your calendars for next October in Great Falls!
In the mean time, you can look over the information below about our last fall workshop and get familiar with the materials as much will be similar for next fall. You can also view the Spring Workshop tab for information about the next workshop.
MDAA Fall Workshop
October 20-22, 2023
Billings, MT
Please read through the workshop information, and
then see below for instructions on how to register for classes.
We are thrilled to be holding our Fall Workshop in Billings! Our Billings Workshop Directors, Julia Marble Blass and Samantha Sandefur, have a fabulous line-up of guest instructors ready to energize, inspire, and fuel our dance spirits! We thank the School of Classical Ballet at the Montana Dance Center and Movement Montana Arts Academy for use of their wonderful studios!
The weekend includes classes in ballet, jazz, tap, hip hop, and contemporary classes. Enhance your dance training by attending the extra classes: musical theater, variations, time steps, contemporary partnering, breakdancing, improvisation, and jazz funk.
Don’t miss The Artist Onstage, with Wendy Masterson, on Thursday, October 19th. The class will explore the dynamics of creating stage presence and engaging the audience through simple movement sequences. These explorations can be integrated into daily technique classes, rehearsal and performance, and the process of choreography. This is a Level III/IV class.
Billings will be very busy the weekend of the workshop. See the hotel information below and plan to book your rooms early!
The highlight of every Fall Workshop is the Student Showcase! Studios are invited to share pieces from their school’s repertoire. Come cheer on your fellow Montana dancers. This is a fun-for-all evening, you won’t want to miss it. Teachers, please see the Showcase Form below.
Student Choreographers, don’t miss the chance to have your work adjudicated by our guest faculty. See below for information about the Donna Jewell Choreography Prize.
MDAA T-shirts will be available for purchase on a first come-first served basis. These shirts feature the artwork of MDAA student Charlotte Jessop from Ballet Bitterroot Dance Academy. They will be available at the Registration Table.
Other Reminders
• All participants are required to check-in at the Registration Table to pick up their Workshop Packets and wristband
before attending any classes. Wristbands are required to attend classes.
• Early check-in is at Movement Montana Arts Academy (925 Broadwater Avenue) on Thursday, October 19th
from 4:00-8:00pm and continues Friday & Saturday from 7:45am-4:00pm and Sunday from 7:45am-12:00pm.
MDAA Professional Membership Meeting is Saturday, October 21st at C’mon Inn Hotel, 2020 Overland Avenue, starting at 12:15pm. All instructors are invited and encouraged to attend. A Lunch Order Link is available below.
Spokane Dance Boutique will be on hand throughout the weekend for all your dance wear needs. Please contact the them directly at 509.279.8935 for special requests and information.
Dress Code: Ballet: solid colored leotard (must be black for any audition), tights and shoes. No skirts, warm-ups, etc. Jazz, Tap & Modern: Appropriate shoes with tops that cover the midriff and pants/tights that cover the legs at least to the knees.
We look forward to seeing you in Billings for an exciting weekend of dance!
Workshop Directors: Julia Marble Blass & Samantha Sandefur,
Charlene White, MDAA Executive Director
Wendy Masterson, President Courtney McLean, Secretary
Sarah Dassinger, Treasurer Brittiny Grigg, Scholarship/Sponsor Director
Member-at-Large, Katie Thompson Member-at-Large, Nicole Wolcott
MDAA 2023 FALL SCHEDULE
Guest Faculty
Download Guest Faculty Biographies
Workshop Forms
Schedule
Class Placement Rules
Hotel Information
Restaurants
MDAA Professional Member Lunch Order Link: Order by October 19th
MDAA Professional Member Student Scholarship Form
Student Showcase Form
Donna Jewell Choreography Prize Information
D. Jewell Choreography Prize Rules
D. Jewell Choreography Prize Audition Form
Professional Membership Form
Fun Things To Do While In Billings
Registration Information
A $75 Late Fee date will be assessed after midnight on October 11th. Register Today!
Student Fees
Annual $25 Student Membership will be charged to all Student Registrations
1-Day Pass = $100 After October 11th = $175
2-Day Pass = $125 After October 11th = $200
3-Day Pass = $150 After October 11th = $225
Professional Membership Fees
All instructors are required to have a current Professional Membership
Level 1 = $40, Level 2 = $150: See above for a membership form
1-Day Pass = $60 After October 11th = $85
2-Day Pass = $70 After October 11th = $95
3-Day Pass = $80 After October 11th = $105
How to Register
If you have an MDAA Jackrabbit account, you can choose your classes from the Parent Portal.
Contact the office if you need help with your log-in information.
PARENT PORTAL LINK
Choose your 1, 2, or 3-Day Pass first, then
Choose your individual classes
A Student Membership fee will be charged to all student accounts
If you do not have a MDAA Jackrabbit account, click the button below.
Be sure to choose your Workshop Pass and your individual classes before finishing your registration.