Billings Dance Academy opened in August 2004. One of the things that makes us unique is the way we put together our June performance. We encompass a broad range of dance styles and levels within the framework of theater. We use storytelling, sets, acting and costumes combined with carefully selected music to create a classic story brought to life with dance as the primary component. This not only makes for an entertaining show, but also joins each class and dancer together to create a complete story and become an important part of the studio and the success of the performances. We believe this makes for the most positive and exciting performing experience possible. Come and see for yourself!
Our past performances have included Little Red Riding Hood, Alice in Wonderland andJune 2008 The Jungle Book. In December 2007 we added a winter performance in December that was so much fun we will make it an annual event! We also perform at small events throughout the year; Festival of Trees, Holiday Food and Gift Festival, Mt. Fair, Company Parties, Retirement Communities and more! We hope that you would join us in the Dance Experience!
Owner and Director: Nicolle Ament
 Billings Dance Academy is Owned and Directed by Nicolle Ament. She has over 25 years of Dance Training and over 15 years Teaching Experience; including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Lyrical and Modern. Nicolle has an Associates Degree in Sociology and Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from The University of Montana; with emphasis in Choreography/Performance and Teaching. Nicolle spent most of her dance career in class and on stage, now
brings her knowledge to the studio to share with other dancers. From 2000-2004 she danced and taught in Colorado where she was able to expand on her teaching and choreography skills. She was the Assistant Artistic Director for Parker Dance in Colorado and was involved in many performance opportunities such as; “Poetry in Motion”, many Spring Showcase performances, Competitions and Annual Theatrical Productions including “Snow White”, “Mary Poppins” and “Cinderella”. In 2003 she directed “The Little Mermaid” for Parker Dance which she hopes to recreate for Billings. Nicolle moved back to Billings in the summer of 2004 to be with her family and opened the doors to Billings Dance Academy. She has been able to continue to produce quality dance productions such as “Little Red Riding Hood” and “Alice in Wonderland”. Once or twice a year she also goes back to Parker Dance and choreographs for their dancers for Competitions and Shows. Nicolle also continues to take classes and develop her skills to pass on to her dancers.
Instructors:
Ricki Lu Biehl
Ricki Lu Biehl teaches Hip Hop and Modern classes and has a long list of Teaching and Performance experience. Born and raised in Lewistown, she studied has dance her whole life, which resulted in a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Dance from the University of Montana. Go Griz! Ricki has performed in many UofM Showcases and Concerts, Seattle Dance Performances, with a San Francisco Dance Company and even in the rivers of Montana. She has successfully produced, directed and choreographed multiple independent dance shows and has recently co-founded Missoula's Terpsichore Dance Company. The Modern Dance Company is a project she will continue to produce works for from a distance and hopes to open a Billings chapter. Ricki is a great inspiration to her dancers and loves to share her passion.
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