Extra Performance Opportunities

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre and Ballet Etc. Performance Collective

Meet Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre (NMBT)

Northwest Michigan Ballet Theatre is a 501(c)3 non-profit youth ballet company and our mission is twofold: to provide dance students professional performance opportunities and to share live ballet theater with the community.

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Meet Ballet Etc. Performance Collective (BEPC)

The Ballet Etc. Performance Collective provides advanced dancers with exceptional training, individualized coaching, and performance opportunities to prepare for collegiate dance programs and professional careers. Through festivals, competitions, and high-level instruction, we inspire dancers to grow in technique, artistry, and confidence while pursuing their highest potential.

Ballet Etc. Performance Collective

  • Universal Ballet Competition

    Each year we attend Universal Ballet Competition (UBC). This is an outstanding experience for all advanced dancers, this fantastic competition offers masterclasses and  feedback from world renowned dancers, choreographers, and professionals in the industry. Dancers can receive scholarships for colleges, summer programs, workshops and more. 


  • Coaching

    Just like Ballet Etc. the performance collective emphasizes a strong focus on technique with a family like atmosphere. Although dancers are competing, we insist that dancers focus on personal growth and being the best that they can be. Each student will have personalized coaching to take their dancing to the next level.

  • What other performances can I expect?

    Each year differs based on dancer needs and scheduling. Generally we perform at a competition like Encore or DMI, and UBC. We also attend CNADM for the college weekend in the Fall and the Summer workshop/competition. Festivals included are: Oakland Dance Festival, Michigan Dance Festival and Detroit Dance Festival. Dancers involved in BEPC also perform pieces in the Spring Concert.

  • How do I Join?

    BEPC holds auditions each Spring for the following year!

Faculty

Meet Ari, the Artistic Director and Founder
Meet Marleigh, Coach and Choreographer