Dance for All! MBC's Sleeping Beauty

Regular and lottery registration open on January 8, 2026.
Dates: February 19, 2026
Meets: Th from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
 Location: Bozeman, MT-Montana Ballet Company Studios
Cost:  $15.00

There are still openings remaining at this time.

Date Day Time
02/19/2026Thursday9 AM to 10 AM

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Please note: This course program requires membership in a 2025-2026 OLLI at MSU Membership

Description

Experience the magic of ballet in a guided movement class designed for all levels, inspired by The Sleeping Beauty and using excerpts of Tchaikovsky's iconic score and simplified elements of classical ballet. No prior dance experience is required-the class will focus on gentle movement, storytelling through gesture and the timeless elegance of ballet.

Standing movement is required for the class.

Space is limited to 35 people.

Program Takeaways

To introduce adults to the joy of movement of all types in a class centered around the ballet classic Sleeping Beauty. Program goals include:

  • Introducing participants to the art of ballet through accessible movement.
  • Highlighting the themes, characters and music of The Sleeping Beauty.

Scholarships

Apply for a needs-based scholarship to take this offering.

Fee:  $15.00

Bozeman, MT-Montana Ballet Company Studios

2304 N. 7th Ave., Suite C3
Bozeman, MT 59715

Rebecca Berke

Rebecca Berke majored in ballet education at the University of Utah, where she danced with Ballet Ensemble and the Utah Light Opera Company. She began teaching in California in 1975. She opened and directed Ballet and Theatre Arts in Danville, CA, from 1983 to 2006. She also founded and directed the Danville Ballet Company for pre-professional dancers. She then went on to direct the Professional Ballet Training Program for Community Arts in Walnut Creek, CA. Most recently, she was the associate director of the Diablo Ballet School. Rebecca teaches master classes in Mindfulness for Dancers, Aspects of Technique and Artistry, Character Dance, Dance History's The New Chapter and Sanctuary Self.

She is committed to training dancers in the art of dance, as well as providing them with an understanding of their bodies and how they can be utilized with respect and dignity to express their strength and beauty in their art form.

Rebecca is also a board-certified hypnotherapist, mindfulness teacher and coach.