The Northwest Ballet Company
Artistic Director - Marisa Roth
Promotional Director - Natalie Molter
Wardrobe Mistress - Kendra Freeman
The Northwest Ballet Company was formed in 1980 by Carol Jakes for the purpose of producing high quality, classical ballet dancers. Marisa Roth took over as director in January of 2007. The requirements are demanding and a high level of discipline and technical maturity is expected. Students of the Northwest Ballet School must audition each year for acceptance into the Company.
The Northwest Ballet Company hosts and performs twice a year in the annual productions of The Nutcracker and Spring Concert. We have educated the Flathead Valley audience who have come to expect a level of ballet that is polished and characteristic of a professional company. This is evident with our sold-out performances over the last decade.
Our Spring Concerts are dedicated to presenting new choreography, various story ballets and contemporary works. Our repertoire includes A Midsummer Night's Dream, Alice in Wonderland, Pas de Quartre, Rodeo and Paquita.
Costumes are provided for all performances. We have a large wardrobe of costumes that is managed and maintained yearly. The Northwest Ballet Company has roots deep within this community that will continue for years to come.
Members 2007-2008
Senior Members
Lexie Conat, Shelby Deaton, Arden Fortenberry, McKenzie Javorka, Martha Obermiller, Gabrielle Pelchen, Celia Roessmann, Lindsey Schwickert, Meredith Stanfill, Laura Syvertson, Brie Webber
Junior Members
Amber Blodgett, Keiko Sagami, Tiemey Strandberg, Megan Biggs
Apprentice
Jordan Freeman
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Membership Requirements
Members must be at least 12 years old and must have at least one year of pointe work experience. Auditions are held annually in the spring of each year. Upon acceptance members must adhere to the following requirements: attend three advanced ballet classes per week; attend all show rehearsals; attend at least one MDAA workshop per year to expand their education and technique; and attend a summer workshop. Additional classes in other dance disciplines are encouraged.
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Pointe Shoe Fund
The Northwest Ballet Company Pointe Shoe Fund was established in 1996. Members require a minimum of three to a maximum of eight pairs of pointe shoes per year. Pointe shoes are needed for technique class, rehearsals and performances. The average cost of one pair is $85.
We invite you to be a sponsor in our Pointe Shoe Fund. Your contribution will provide a NWBallet senior & junior company member with one new pair of shoes during the 2007-08 year.
Apprentices will receive 10% off one pair of pointe shoes.
NWB Pointe Shoe Fund - 1411 1st Ave W. Kalispell, MT 59901
Dancing Alumni
Marisa Brewer Roth - Lake Erie Ballet Co.
Yohana Weaver - Nebraska Modern Dance Co.
Kari Morehouse - The Ballet Company of Spokane
Larissa Marceau - Boston Conservatory
Seana McGarvey - Joseph Holmes Company
Tessa Hasson - North Carolina School of the Arts
Gina Johnson - Meh-Tropolis Dance Company
Malachi Squires - Dallas Fort Worth Dance Co.
Wendy Maurer - Pacific Northwest Ballet
Amy Fulton - University of Utah Dance
Melanie Lockard - University of Utah Dance
Northwest Ballet Company members attend Montana Dance Arts Association (MDAA) workshops that are held in various cities in Montana. Workshops are held every spring and fall. Master guest instructors from the United States and Canada are invited to teach classes in Ballet, Tap, Jazz and Modern technique. Company members enhance their dance education at these workshops and many receive summer scholarships to prestigious dance programs. Past scholarships awarded include Summer Dance Labs, Hartford, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Gus Giordano to mention a few. The Northwest Ballet School & Company has been a member of MDAA for over 20 years.
Every year students from the Northwest Ballet School are accepted into the University of Montana's dance program.
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Drop in the tuition box at the Dance Art Center in Kalispell or mail to: NWB Mailing List, 1411 1st Ave W. Kalispell, MT 59901