BBB is coming home!
Missoula, MT January 7 - 10 2026
Venues: Dennison Theater, UC Ballroom, UM Campus
Classes, Diplomacy Conference, Gala
Listen to this podcast with Dance Talk’s Joanne Carey interviewing Charlene Campbell Carey titled “Ballet Beyond Borders: Working in Harmony via the Arts.”
BBB embraces the changing landscapes of our global dance art form. While excellence is our goal, we also seek to preserve the heritage we passionately share. We strive to protect, inspire, and connect the next generation of young artists with professionals of the highest caliber and with mentors that align with these ideals. Ballet Beyond Borders is a Ballet Nation that serves as a catalyst for promoting cooperation and easing conflict by creating mutual understanding and using dance to advocate for human rights, justice, and global peace.
After two powerful years in Havana, Cuba, Ballet Beyond Borders (BBB) returns to its roots in Montana for a special homecoming edition filled with extraordinary performances, world-class instruction, and global cultural exchange.
BBB 2026 brings together elite dancers, choreographers, and master faculty from around the world to offer classes, mentorship, and career-shaping opportunities. Dancers will have the chance to earn scholarships, performance invitations, and film casting opportunities—with select works and artists invited to join BBB’s international tours or appear in an original ballet film produced in Chicago in January 2026.
Registration opens September 15, 2025 www.rmbt.org/bbb-dancer-rules-registration
🔹 Festival Highlights
Wednesday, January 7 – 6:30 PM
Early Chinese New Year Celebration
Kick off the festival with a community celebration featuring Chinese dance, music, crafts, and traditional snacks.
Location: UC BallroomThursday, January 8 – 10:00 AM
BBB Showcase
Dancers from across the globe perform original works and solos before our Master Faculty for feedback, scholarship consideration, and Gala selection.
Location: Dennison TheatreThursday & Friday, January 8–9 – All Day
Master Classes & Workshops
Join world-renowned faculty for classes in:
Ballet & Pointe
Hip Hop
Contemporary
Modern
Brazilian
Kathak (Classical Indian Dance)
Location: UM Dance Studios
Friday, January 9 – 4:00 PM
Social Impact Choreo-Forum
An open platform for works exploring social and cultural issues—identity, diaspora, climate change, women’s rights, and more. Followed by a Q&A with artists and faculty.
Location: Dennison Theatre
Saturday, January 10 – 9:00 AM
Diplomacy Conference
A powerful dialogue on cultural diplomacy through the arts, uniting artists, educators, and civic leaders.
Location: UC Ballroom
Saturday, January 10 – 6:00 PM
BBB Gala Performance
An inspiring evening showcasing standout dancers and works selected throughout the festival.
Location: Dennison Theatre
Registration for BBB Montana January 2026 will open September 15, 2025 www.rmbt.org/bbb
Scholarships & Training OpportunitiesBBB Montana 2026 offers exclusive scholarships and invitations to prestigious summer and full-year programs around the world:
Goh Ballet School – Vancouver, Canada
A&A Ballet – Chicago, IL
Ruth Page School of Dance – Chicago, IL
The Washington School of Ballet – Washington, D.C.
Joffrey Ballet School – New York
Carlla Bublitz – Brazil (Instagram link — no standalone site found)
Danza Ischia – Ischia, Italy
Opus Ballet – Florence, Italy
Visceral Dance Chicago – Chicago, IL
Additional invitations and personalized scholarships include:
Jorge Barani Scholarships – for summer programs in Montana and Chicago (TBA)
National Ballet of Cuba – Dani Hernandez (link to be provided)
Lizt Alfonso Dance Cuba – Havana, Cuba
Doris Topete – Guadalajara, Mexico (TBA or social media link)
Dani Orlo – Veracruz, Mexico (TBA or social media link)
Maria A Berlusconi Summer Dance Workshops Venice and Riace Italy
Dance 1 Redondo Beach CA USA
BBB LA August 2026 CA
