Faculty
Michele Antonioli, Artistic Director
Ms. Antonioli is a Professor in the University of Montana School of Theater and Dance, teaching ballet, pointe, kinesiology, and pedagogy. She studied professionally with the Harkness Ballet School and the School of American Ballet before dancing with the Houston Ballet and the Frankfurt Opera Ballet. She has a BA in Geology and an MFA in Ballet from Texas Christian University. Ms. Antonioli has also served as the Artistic Director of the Garden City Ballet's The Nutcracker. Michele is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Ms. Antonioli is a Professor in the University of Montana School of Theater and Dance, teaching ballet, pointe, kinesiology, and pedagogy. She studied professionally with the Harkness Ballet School and the School of American Ballet before dancing with the Houston Ballet and the Frankfurt Opera Ballet. She has a BA in Geology and an MFA in Ballet from Texas Christian University. Ms. Antonioli has also served as the Artistic Director of the Garden City Ballet's The Nutcracker. Michele is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Primary through Level 5 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum.
Jordan Dehline Burt, Office Manager & Instructor (Ballet, Modern)
Ms. Dehline Burt graduated from the University of Montana with a BFA in Dance Education and Choreography/Performance. She has performed as a company member with Bare Bait Dance, Headwaters Dance Company, and The CoMotion Dance Project. Jordan taught for ten years in Missoula County Public Schools, integrating dance with the K-5 curriculum. Jordan is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. She attended the Cross Threads Teacher Training Program at the Paris Opera Ballet School in Paris, France in the summer of 2017. Jordan is the co-author of the textbook Dance Integration: 36 Dance Lesson Plans for Science and Mathematics. Jordan is the current Artistic Director of Garden City Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Ms. Dehline Burt graduated from the University of Montana with a BFA in Dance Education and Choreography/Performance. She has performed as a company member with Bare Bait Dance, Headwaters Dance Company, and The CoMotion Dance Project. Jordan taught for ten years in Missoula County Public Schools, integrating dance with the K-5 curriculum. Jordan is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. She attended the Cross Threads Teacher Training Program at the Paris Opera Ballet School in Paris, France in the summer of 2017. Jordan is the co-author of the textbook Dance Integration: 36 Dance Lesson Plans for Science and Mathematics. Jordan is the current Artistic Director of Garden City Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Colleen Rosbarsky, Instructor (Ballet, Jazz)
Ms. Rosbarsky has a BFA in Ballet from the University of Utah. She received additional professional training in jazz and ballet at Ballet West Conservatory and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Early on in her dance career Ms. Rosbarsky performed as a company member with Utah Ballet, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre. In recent years she has performed leading roles in musical theater productions such as A Chorus Line, Pippin and Chicago at the University of Montana and Winter Wonderettes at MCT. In 2012 Ms.Rosbarsky served as one of the directors for Garden City Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Ms. Rosbarsky has a BFA in Ballet from the University of Utah. She received additional professional training in jazz and ballet at Ballet West Conservatory and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. Early on in her dance career Ms. Rosbarsky performed as a company member with Utah Ballet, Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago and Rocky Mountain Ballet Theatre. In recent years she has performed leading roles in musical theater productions such as A Chorus Line, Pippin and Chicago at the University of Montana and Winter Wonderettes at MCT. In 2012 Ms.Rosbarsky served as one of the directors for Garden City Ballet's The Nutcracker.
Lindsey Schwickert, Marketing Director & Instructor (Ballet, Modern)
Ms. Schwickert began her training in Whitefish, Montana at the age of four. Soon traveling to Kalispell, MT, she became a passionate member of the Northwest Ballet Company. Performing in several Nutcracker productions, Spring Showcases, and also a guest artist for Azure Vision Dance Company, her desire to constantly dance landed her at the University of Montana where she earned a BA. Ms. Schwickert has danced with Headwaters Dance Co. and Bare Bait Dance. Lindsey is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Last Summer, Lindsey traveled to Paris and trained with the Paris Opera Ballet through the Cross Threads Program. This program taught musicians and dance instructors from around the world. She also recently graduated from the University of Montana with her MBA and is a new board member serving Montana dance on the Montana Arts Association committee.
Ms. Schwickert began her training in Whitefish, Montana at the age of four. Soon traveling to Kalispell, MT, she became a passionate member of the Northwest Ballet Company. Performing in several Nutcracker productions, Spring Showcases, and also a guest artist for Azure Vision Dance Company, her desire to constantly dance landed her at the University of Montana where she earned a BA. Ms. Schwickert has danced with Headwaters Dance Co. and Bare Bait Dance. Lindsey is an American Ballet Theatre® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3 of the ABT® National Training Curriculum. Last Summer, Lindsey traveled to Paris and trained with the Paris Opera Ballet through the Cross Threads Program. This program taught musicians and dance instructors from around the world. She also recently graduated from the University of Montana with her MBA and is a new board member serving Montana dance on the Montana Arts Association committee.
Joy French, Instructor (Composition, Jazz, Modern)
Joy French is a dancer, choreographer, videographer and producer. After earning her MFA in Performance and Choreography at the University of Colorado Boulder, Joy moved to Missoula and in 2011 founded Bare Bait Dance (BBD). Joy created BBD to be a home for dancers in the region and to produce nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and their work. In addition to BBD, Joy is on faculty at The University of Montana, teaches in Missoula high schools through BBD's Montana MoDE program and has performed professionally with Headwaters Dance Company and the CoMotion Dance Project.
Joy French is a dancer, choreographer, videographer and producer. After earning her MFA in Performance and Choreography at the University of Colorado Boulder, Joy moved to Missoula and in 2011 founded Bare Bait Dance (BBD). Joy created BBD to be a home for dancers in the region and to produce nationally and internationally acclaimed artists and their work. In addition to BBD, Joy is on faculty at The University of Montana, teaches in Missoula high schools through BBD's Montana MoDE program and has performed professionally with Headwaters Dance Company and the CoMotion Dance Project.
Board of Directors 2018-2019
Carrie Dillon (President)
Jill Galle (Treasurer)
Jennifer Cavanaugh
Kristi Moore
Jenna Wicks
Jill Galle (Treasurer)
Jennifer Cavanaugh
Kristi Moore
Jenna Wicks