Business Details
14 Years
experience
Classical Ballet Training in Helena, MT
Queen City Ballet stands as a premier destination for students and families seeking excellence in dance education. Under the visionary leadership of Artistic Director Campbell Midgley, our program is rooted in classical ballet training, fostering self-confidence, discipline, and focus that extend beyond the studio into all areas of life. With a legacy of nurturing talent, our students have secured positions in prestigious companies like Boston Ballet and American Ballet Theater, while others have earned traineeships at renowned institutions. Our faculty, including internationally recognized instructors, brings decades of professional experience to every class. We offer structured curricula for ages 3-18, including summer intensives and fairytale-themed camps that blend creativity with technical rigor.As Helena's cultural cornerstone, we present full-length productions like Swan Lake and The Nutcracker annually. Our graduates, including RAD-certified educators, continue to shape the dance world globally. With 14 years of artistic leadership from Ms. Midgley, we maintain rigorous standards while making ballet accessible through age-specific programs. Our alumni consistently gain acceptance into elite summer programs such as Juilliard and Pacific Northwest Ballet. Through competitive preparation and guest instruction opportunities, we cultivate both technical mastery and artistic expression in a supportive environment.
Services
Ballet Classes
Summer Camps
Faculty Instruction
Performance Training
Youth Programs
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer 14 years of artistic leadership from internationally recognized director Campbell Midgley
- Our students gain acceptance to prestigious programs like Juilliard and Pacific Northwest Ballet
- We provide age-specific programs from creative movement to advanced pointe work
- Our faculty includes RAD-certified instructors with professional performance backgrounds
- We combine Russian training methods with creative expression for balanced development
Associations and certifications
- Royal Academy of Dance (RAD)
Services
Ballet Classes
Structured ballet training for ages 7-18 follows Russian methodology while developing technical precision and artistic expression. Classes emphasize self-discipline through progressive skill-building from Ballet I-V. Students receive individualized attention to advance through levels at appropriate paces.
Summer Camps
Themed dance camps for ages 3-14 combine classical ballet with creative storytelling through Disney and fairytale motifs. Intensives for serious students include technique, pointe work, and repertory training. Programs culminate in showcase performances for family audiences.
Faculty Instruction
Professional instructors with international performance backgrounds deliver personalized training. Faculty include RAD-certified educators and former company dancers from Houston Ballet and Alberta Ballet. Master classes feature guest instructors from global institutions.
Performance Training
Students prepare for full-length productions like The Nutcracker and Swan Lake through specialized rehearsals. Training includes character work, variations, and corps de ballet coordination. Advanced students participate in professional-level performances alongside company artists.
Youth Programs
Creative movement classes introduce dance fundamentals to children aged 3-6 through imaginative play. Age-appropriate curriculum builds motor skills and classroom structure awareness while fostering lifelong appreciation for ballet.
People
Campbell Midgley
Artistic Director
Former Houston Ballet dancer and SMU graduate with 14 years directing Queen City Ballet. Her students have joined major companies and received scholarships to elite programs worldwide.
Jillian Rogers-McCarl
Associate Artistic Director
Trained at Queen City Ballet since 1996, with performance experience in multiple Nutcracker roles. Oversees operations while maintaining principal faculty teaching responsibilities.
Rebecca Rohrer
Youth Faculty
University of Utah BFA graduate with 15 years teaching experience. Former Alberta Ballet School student and RAD-certified instructor specializing in youth ballet pedagogy.
Questions
What ballet training methods do you use?
We employ the Russian training method for students aged 10+, emphasizing technical precision through structured classes that develop discipline and artistic expression.
Do you offer summer dance programs?
Yes, we provide themed summer camps for ages 3-14 and multi-week intensives with specialized training in technique, pointe work, and classical repertory.
What performance opportunities exist?
Students participate in annual full-length productions like The Nutcracker and Swan Lake, with advanced dancers performing alongside professional company members.
How are class placements determined?
Placement for Ballet III-IV follows director assessment. Students typically spend multiple years per level with progression based on technical mastery and artistic development.
What qualifications do instructors have?
Our faculty includes former professional dancers from Houston Ballet and Alberta Ballet, plus Royal Academy of Dance certified educators with international teaching experience.
