Business Details
12 Years
experience
Premier Performing Arts Education in Missoula
Founded in 2014, Show Tyme Academy has established itself as Missoula's premier destination for performing arts education. Our mission centers on creating an inclusive environment where students of all ages and skill levels develop technical excellence while fostering personal growth. With a team of internationally recognized instructors boasting over a century of combined experience, we offer specialized training in dance, theatre, and music. Our state-of-the-art facility features professional-grade sprung floors and ballet barres to optimize learning outcomes.Through personalized instruction and performance opportunities, we've helped students earn over $750,000 in college scholarships while placing talent in prestigious institutions worldwide. As a community-focused organization, we maintain flexible programming that accommodates recreational learners and pre-professional trainees alike.
Services
Children's Classes
Recreational Classes
Performance Company
Theatre Programs
Adult Dance Sessions
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 12+ years of proven excellence in performing arts education
- Our instructors include internationally recognized professionals with global experience
- We provide specialized training from beginner to pre-professional levels
- Our graduates have earned $750,000+ in performing arts scholarships
- We maintain Montana's most advanced dance education facilities
What people say
Super friendly staff
Great environment
Top notch teaching
Variety of classes
W wonderful photographer
Services
Children's Classes
Structured dance instruction for ages 3-6 introduces fundamental techniques through engaging, age-appropriate methods. Classes focus on motor skill development, musicality, and creative expression while establishing proper form. Our nurturing environment encourages early learners to build confidence and social skills through movement.
Performance Company
Pre-professional training program prepares students for competitive dance circuits and professional careers. Includes intensive technique classes, choreography workshops, and performance opportunities at regional and national events. Coaches emphasize artistic development, stage presence, and technical precision for serious dance students.
Theatre Programs
Comprehensive theatre training develops performance skills in acting, voice, and stagecraft. Curriculum includes scene study, monologue work, and musical theatre techniques for students aged 6-18. Specialized workshops focus on audition preparation and character development for stage productions.
Recreational Classes
Flexible dance classes for ages 6-18 emphasize creative expression and physical fitness without competitive pressures. Students choose from multiple styles including tap, ballet, and contemporary dance. Classes maintain small group sizes to ensure personalized instruction for skill development.
Adult Dance Sessions
Inclusive dance classes designed for adult learners of all skill levels. Focus areas include fitness through dance, social engagement, and artistic expression. Sessions accommodate both recreational participants and experienced dancers maintaining technical proficiency later in life.
People
Christine Kowalchik
Founder/Artistic Director
Established Show Tyme Academy in 2014 to create an inclusive performing arts community. With over two decades of industry experience, she has developed programs that combine technical excellence with personal growth. Under her leadership, the academy has placed students in prestigious institutions worldwide while maintaining local accessibility.
Questions
What age groups do your classes serve?
We offer programs for children starting at age 3 through adult sessions. Our structured curriculum includes specific tracks for early learners, recreational students, and pre-professional trainees.
Do you offer competitive dance programs?
Yes, our Performance & Competition Company provides structured training for competitive circuits. This includes specialized coaching in choreography, stage presence, and technical execution for regional and national competitions.
What dance styles are available?
We teach multiple disciplines including ballet, tap, contemporary, jazz, and musical theatre. Our instructors also offer specialty workshops in styles like hip-hop and lyrical dance throughout the year.
Are there performance opportunities?
All students participate in annual recitals. Competitive company members perform at regional events, and theatre students participate in full-scale productions throughout the academic year.
What qualifications do your instructors have?
Our staff includes internationally recognized professionals with teaching experience across five continents. Collectively, our team maintains over a century of combined expertise in dance instruction and performance.
