Spring Workshop 2025
April 11, 12 & 13
in our capital, Helena, MT!
Get ready for a memorable weekend in Helena for our Spring Workshop! Learn from incredible guest instructors,
meet stellar local faculty, and don’t forget this is when you can audition for summer intensive scholarships.
We are looking forward to the energy, inspiration, and fuel for our artistry!
We thank Tanya Call and Sarah Dassinger for doing a fabulous job managing all the details.
Printable versions of all documents are located at the bottom of this page or on the Auditions page.
Please read through all of the workshop information below!
A Note from the Workshop Directors
Dear Montana Dance Enthusiasts,
We are thrilled to host the MDAA Spring Workshop and Scholarship Audition April 12-13 in Helena! There is a fantastic line-up of guest instructors ready to energize, inspire, and fuel our dance spirits. We encourage everyone to expand their dance repertoire by attending the extra classes: Musical Theater, Afro-Brazilian, Improvisation, Latin/Fusion, Storytelling through Movement, and Belly Dance.
Also, don’t miss the Collaborative Choreography class led by New York City based guest instructor lisa nevada. This informative class is for student choreographers interested in presenting choreography at the Donna Jewell Choreography Adjudication in the fall. lisa trained with Donna Jewell at The University of New Mexico so this is a special opportunity to really get to the essence of what Donna intended when she created the Choreography Adjudication for MDAA.
Teachers, check out the Teacher Training, Studio and Programming Accessibility, discussion led by Mackenzie Jones, Program Manager for the MT Disability and Health Program. Mackenzie will share ideas of how to make your programs, website, communications, etc., more accessible for students, parents, grandparents and audience members and especially for those with hearing, visual, or physical impairments or other limitations. As a dance instructor herself, she has a unique perspective and understanding to share.
We are excited to introduce the Double Tree by Hilton Helena Downtown as our Gold Community Sponsor. We appreciate their support of the arts in Montana and are honored to partner with them and many other local businesses to bring such a wonderful dance experience to Montana students and teachers.
The MDAA Professional Membership Meeting is Saturday, April 12 at Creative Arts Center starting at 12:00pm. All instructors are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there!
We look forward to seeing you in Helena for an exciting weekend of dance!
Sincerely,
Tanya Call and Sarah Dassinger
2025 Spring Workshop Directors
MDAA Professional Membership Meeting
All Montana dance instructors are invited and encouraged to attend the MDAA Professional Membership Meeting on Saturday, April 12th at the Creative Arts Center, 718 Logan Street. A lunch order link will be available soon.
Meet your faculty
Schedule
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RULES FOR ATTENDEES
Check in: ALL participants are required to check-in at the Check-in Table BEFORE attending any classes.
Wristbands: Wristbands are required to attend classes. You must pick yours up at the Check-in Table
All styles except ballet: you may take classes at your assigned level and/or the level below yours.
Ballet: you may only take classes at your assigned level on any given day.
Dress Code
Ballet: solid colored leotard (must be black for audition), tights, and shoes. No skirts, warm-ups, etc.
Long hair pulled back into a bun, short hair pulled back out of face.
Jazz, Tap & Modern: Appropriate shoes, shirt tops that cover the midriff (can wear a leotard under a crop top),
and pants/tights that cover the legs at least to the knees.
No dangling jewelry.
Failure to follow the dress code can get you removed from class!
Other notes
Spokane Dance Boutique (509-279-8935) will be on hand throughout the weekend for all your dance wear needs.
Please contact the businesses directly for special requests.
How to register
If you have an account, go to your MDAA Jackrabbit Parent Portal or click the RETURNING MEMBER button below.
If you’ve attended workshops since 2021, you already have an account.
Contact the MDAA Office if you need assistance, 406-442-6519If you do not have an account click on the NEW MEMBER button below to create an account.
Choose a Professional or Student 1-Day or 2-Day Pass
Choose your specific classes. Choosing a Pass does not enroll you in specific classes.
Confirm and pay
MDAA Spring Workshop 2-Day Pass $200.00
MDAA Spring Workshop 1-Day Pass $150.00
All Students must pay an annual $25.00 Membership Fee
Professional Member 2-Day Pass $70.00
Professional Member 1-Day Pass $60.00
Registrations Received after March 27, 2025 will include a $50.00 Late Fee, so register early!