Missoula Parents

Ballet Arts Academy

We provide an inspiring and technically rigorous dance education for the Missoula community and surrounding areas.

Listed under Ballet · Tap · Jazz · Hip-hop · Contemporary & lyrical · Acro dance · Theatre & acting

Two performers in yellow dresses pose on stage.
Photo from baamissoula.org
  • A group of ballet students in leotards practice dance movements in a studio.
  • A group of young ballet dancers in black leotards stand at a practice barre.
  • A group of dancers performs a lift on stage.
  • A group of dancers perform on stage with one dancer lifted horizontally above the others.
  • A ballerina in a black tutu performs a dance move on a stage.

Approach

Our approach is based in anatomical principles and sound classical techniques.

Official channels

How it works

What Ballet Arts Academy states on its own pages about membership & rates and policies. Quotes are its own words. Check the linked page before you pay.

Membership & rates

Tuition
OptionPrice
Pre-Ballet or Primary A$50 Monthly
1 class/week$60 Monthly
2 classes/week$115 Monthly
3 classes/week$160 Monthly
4 classes/week$195 Monthly
5 classes/week$215 Monthly
6 classes/week$235 Monthly
7 classes/week$255 Monthly
8+ classes/week$270 Monthly

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Fees
OptionWho it coversPrice
Annual registration feeall students taking classes at Ballet Arts Academy$25 per-student annual

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Policies

Payment and billing 1
Tuition

Families will be required to keep an updated credit or debit card on file in our secure parent portal system. …

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Financial aid 2
Scholarship Applications

Need-based financial aid is available in the form of scholarships. Completion of a confidential application and approval by the BAA Financial Aid Committee is required. Financial Aid applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

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Confidential Request for Financial Aid

Requestor will be notified concerning scholarship award no later than 1 month from date received. Until such time, full financial commitment is necessary.

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Registration 1
Current Students

For currently enrolled families, the student/parent portal allows you to enroll in classes, pay tuition, and view level placements.

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Missed classes and make-ups 1
Tuition Policies

BAA must be notified by the 15th of the month prior to withdrawing in order to avoid a charge on your credit card. …

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Closures and weather 1
Important Dates 2026

In the case of inclement weather, BAA follows MCPS closure guidelines. In the event that MCPS closes due to winter weather, BAA will not hold classes.

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What to wear and bring 9
BalletBallet

Ladies are required to wear solid color leotards and to wear pink tights and pink leather or canvas ballet shoes. Hair must be off the neck and tightly secured in a neat bun.

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Dress Code

Please label all dancewear and shoes with the student’s name. These items should be left at home: watches, necklaces, bracelets, wristbands, large earrings.

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GentlemenGentlemen

black tights or leggings, white t-shirt or leotard, black or white ballet shoes.

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Hip HopHip Hop

Comfortable clothing with knees and midriff covered, clean athletic shoes. Hair pulled back off face.

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JazzJazz

Leotard, tights or jazz pants - knees and midriff must be covered. Jazz shoes. Hair pulled back off face.

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ModernModern

Comfortable clothing with knees and midriff covered, bare feet. Hair pulled back off face.

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Pre-BalletPre-Ballet

Any light pink leotard

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Primary A,B,C and Levels 1-7Primary A,B,C and Levels 1-7

Any plain black leotard (no writing or adornment)

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TapTap

Comfortable clothing with knees and midriff covered, tap shoes. Hair pulled back off face.

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Health and safety 2
Liability Waiver

I understand and agree that attending classes at Ballet Arts Academy is at my child's own risk and that Ballet Arts Academy and its staff are not responsible for any injury that might occur.

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Attendance Policy

If a dancer is sick in a contagious stage of illness, they should stay at home. If a dancer is sick, but not contagious, we recommend that they attend class and observe.

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Parents’ role 1
Photography Waiver

I agree that Ballet Arts Academy may take photographs of my child and use them for marketing or decorative purposes.

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Levels and placement 1
Class Placement

The prevention of injury is a critical factor in level placement. As dancers develop physically and mentally at different rates, sometimes there are dancers of several different ages in one level. …

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Programs

Classes

Teams