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DANCE IN MOVE THE BUTTE 2027!

Move the Butte is a beloved adult community dance production that celebrates creativity, self-expression, and connection through dance. Each year, more than 130 adult dancers come together to create this vibrant show, representing a wide range of dance styles, backgrounds, and experience levels.

We welcome dancers of ALL levels, from complete beginners and first-time performers to lifelong dancers and professionally trained artists. Whether you have been dancing for decades or are stepping into a dance class or onto a stage for the very first time, there is a place for you in Move the Butte.

Our goal is to create an inclusive, supportive environment where people can move, create, challenge themselves, connect with others, and experience the joy of being part of something together.

PARTICIPATION ELIGIBILITY:

To participate in Move the Butte 2027, dancers must:

Be 18 years of age or older by the start of participant registration on October 23, 2026.
Have completed high school or the equivalent by October 23, 2026.
Be available to attend ALL mandatory show dates and required production commitments.

Please carefully review the mandatory production dates before registering or applying for a piece. When you join a piece, your choreographer, fellow dancers, and the production team are counting on your participation!

TWO WAYS TO DANCE IN MOVE THE BUTTE:

There are two ways to join a Move the Butte piece. Both offer opportunities for a variety of dance backgrounds and skill levels.

1. MTB Rehearsal Classes

MTB Rehearsal Classes are offered through the Crested Butte School of Dance and led by School of Dance instructors.

Registration is first-come, first-served.
Each class has its own dance style, experience level, rehearsal schedule, and capacity.
Once a class is full, additional dancers may be placed on a waitlist.

If you find a class that interests you and is appropriate for your experience level, we encourage you to register early, as many classes fill quickly!

2. Open Community Pieces

Open Community Pieces are created and led by volunteer community choreographers and rehearse independently of School of Dance classes.

Dancers apply for the Open Community Pieces they are interested in joining.

Each piece has its own style, skill level, rehearsal schedule, and dancer needs.
Please carefully review each piece description and apply for pieces that are appropriate for your experience and skill level.
Choreographers review applications and select dancers based on the individual needs of their piece.
Applying for a piece does not guarantee placement. Dancers who are not initially selected may be placed on a waitlist.

You are welcome to apply for more than one Open Community Piece!

IMPORTANT DATES FOR DANCERS:

Here is what to expect as you register and apply for Move the Butte 2027:

October 20, 2026 — Full Piece Information Released

The complete Call for Dancers will be released, including piece descriptions, skill levels, rehearsal schedules, and other important information. The Call for Dancers will be announced through the Crested Butte School of Dance newsletter, the Move the Buttenewsletter, and social media. Use this time to explore your options, check your schedule, and decide which pieces you would like to join!

October 23, 2026 — Call for Dancers Opens!

Registration and applications officially open for MTB Rehearsal Classes and Open Community Pieces.

Many pieces fill quickly, so we strongly encourage dancers to register or apply as soon as possible.

Scholarship applications also open October 23 and are due by October 30, 2026.

October 31, 2026 — Choreographer Review Begins

Open Community Piece choreographers begin reviewing dancer applications and making selections for their pieces.

November 11, 2026 — Scholarships Awarded

Scholarship applicants will be notified of their scholarship status.

November 13, 2026 — Open Community Piece Notifications

Dancers who applied for Open Community Pieces will be notified of their accepted or waitlisted status.

November 15, 2026 — MTB Rehearsal Classes Begin

School of Dance MTB Rehearsal Classes begin, with individual classes and Open Community Pieces following their own scheduled start dates.

December 1–18, 2026 — Mandatory Participation Form & Studio Pro Account

All participating dancers will be required to complete the MTB Mandatory Participation Form and log in to or establish their Studio Pro account during this period.

Additional instructions will be provided to participants before December 1.

COME DANCE WITH US!

Move the Butte is about so much more than putting on a show. It is about creating together, taking risks, discovering new ways to move, supporting one another, and strengthening our community through dance.

You do not need to be an experienced dancer to belong here.

Bring your curiosity, your creativity, and your willingness to participate. We can't wait to dance with you in 2027!

MTB has several mandatory participation dates.

Dancers, please add these dates to your calendar.

Click Here for 2027 Dates

All participants must agree to our Code of Conduct.

Please review this document by clicking the button below.

Code of Conduct 2027

*PARTICIPATION FEE(S):

Dancers are required to pay a non-refundable participation fee of $25 for each dance piece that they are in. This fee helps cover show week and production expenses. These fees will be billed to each individual’s Studio Pro account directly after the first showing and must be paid by the second showing. If you have a financial hardship and cannot afford these fees, please be in touch with MTB Directors to discuss volunteer work-trade options.

MTB 2027 Choreographers do NOT pay participation fees.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

We encourage all participants to limit their involvement to no more than four pieces. Please be aware that dancers performing in multiple pieces may need to make quick costume changes between back-to-back pieces. This may require them to miss the beginning or end of a piece to accommodate those changes. Quick changes will not be determined until AFTER the second showing happens in February.

Again, if you are not accepted into a piece or are unable to register for a class you’re interested in, don’t hesitate to reach out. We will do our best to help you find an opportunity to participate or become involved in the production.

*MOVE THE BUTTE PARTICIPATION POLICY*

Move the Butte is an adult community dance production that welcomes participants aged 18 and older who have completed high school (or the equivalent) by the time registration opens. Every year, registration begins in October.

We are a vibrant community dance production showcasing a diverse range of dance genres, open to all styles of dance and welcome to all adults, regardless of experience or skill level. Whether you are a complete beginner or have professional training, Move the Butte is an inclusive space where everyone is appreciated and encouraged to participate.

Why The Participation Policy Exists:

Move the Butte is designed as an adult performance environment that provides space for creative exploration, expression, and community among adults. Because we regularly receive far more interest than available performance slots, clear eligibility guidelines help us maintain fairness and consistency for all adult participants.

This policy also ensures an environment that feels comfortable and appropriate for adult artists, while maintaining equity among younger community members who are still completing high school.

We deeply value the enthusiasm and talent of younger dancers in our community, and encourage high school students to stay engaged through the School of Dance programs and other youth performance opportunities until they become eligible for Move the Butte participation.

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