Ballet/Pointe

Colleen is honored to be teaching pointe 8 at Show Tyme. She teaches theater jazz at the Rocky Mountain Dance Conference and choreographs annually for Garden City Ballet’s The Nutcracker, which she directed in 2012. Colleen has a B.F.A. in Ballet from the University of Utah. Earlier in her career she danced with Utah Ballet and Gus Giordano Jazz Dance Chicago. In addition to teaching dance, Colleen loves musical theater. Recent choreography credits include: Clue at Arizona Broadway Theater, Cinderella at Fort Peck Summer Theater, Bright Star at the University of Montana Department of Theater and Dance, Escape to Margaritaville, Freaky Friday for Bigfork Summer Playhouse and Young Frankenstein at Missoula Community Theater, to name a few. Recent performance credits include 40 over 40 at West Side Theater, the role of “Marian” in Bridges of Madison County at Missoula Community Theater and “Mayzie” in Seussical at Fort Peck Summer Theater. Colleen has a daytime adventure as a licensed esthetician at Skin Chic and enjoys offering services to clients as another creative outlet.

Contemporary/Hip Hop/Company

Toree is a Montana based artist, who received her BFA in Dance at The Dance Center of Columbia College Chicago. Benson has presented work throughout the midwest and western United States in places such as, Westside Theater, The Dance Center Stage, Meraki Dance Company Showcase, and Marshall County Arts and Culture Alliance. She has performed in Bare Bait Dance’s Roadshow in Missoula, MT, LINK Dance Festival in Salt Lake City, We Are Collective in Chicago, and Camping Festival in Paris, France. Benson has worked alongside competitive dance teams in the midwest and western states, where she has been awarded regional and national awards for her choreography. Toree has also helped coach national champions. Benson’s pedagogue style stems from floor work, release technique, and many others! She enjoys meeting new artists/students and being a small part in their ongoing artistic journey!

Ballet/Jazz

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Hallie is thrilled to return to Show Tyme as an employee after years of dancing under their wonderful staff. She is currently a sophomore at the University of Montana, studying musical theatre and dance. Hallie’s dance training includes ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop. She has choreographed groups for cabaret shows, dance concerts, and musicals, such as Rock of Ages, and also taught hip-hop and ballet for a college dance class in Helena, MT. Raised in Montana, Hallie loves to hike in the summer and ski in the winter (and spring). She’s excited to continue working with these talented dancers at Show Tyme!

Advanced Ballet

Hallie Rumsey began her training at The Academy of International Ballet of the Performing Arts in Media, Pennsylvania. She started her professional career in 2015 at Ballet Theatre of Maryland. She went on to dance at American Repertory Ballet in Princeton, New Jersey, for 5 seasons, where she performed various principal and soloist roles. In 2022, she moved to Santa Barbara, California, to join State Street Ballet, where she danced for 1 season. She then moved to Tokyo, Japan, to dance with Ballet V Tokyo. Upon returning to the United States, she danced as a guest artist for various companies. In 2024, she joined The Grand Kyiv Ballet for a tour of Swan Lake and Giselle. For the 2024/25 season, she will perform in a tour of Swan Lake and The Nutcracker in Belgium, Holland, and Germany, and as a principal guest artist and teacher for Garden City Ballet in Montana.

Tap/Jazz/Company

First Aid/CPR/AED Certified

Eva Joy Erickson has had a passion for dance as long as she can remember! She took her first dance class at age 3 and has loved performing on stage ever since. She has been in several theater productions: acting, singing, and dancing. She is a versatile dancer, who loves all genres! Eva Joy has received multiple scholarships over the years and enjoys pursuing opportunities to learn and perform. Erickson is excited to head into her fourth year as a Student Teacher at Show Tyme Academy. She’s looking forward to giving her students the opportunity to grow and learn in a caring and fun environment!

Ballet/Tinies

Mallory Newbold, a Junior at Hellgate high school, has been at Show Tyme Academy since 2017.   An active Senior Select Company member, Mallory is no stranger to the stage and was a founding member of STA’s Nationals team back in 2021. Dance has travelled Mallory coast to coast earning some of the top adjudications and prestigious scholarships both regionally and nationally and is excited to be back teaching both Ballet 1 and Tiny Ballerinas this season. When she is not in class, rehearsal, or teaching, you will find her working at Mountain Berry Bowls or attending local concerts or music events. 

Just Dance Camp Director

Elaina Baldwin has been active in dance and theater in Missoula for over 14 years. She’s a founding member of Show Tyme Academy and a proud STA Alumni. Over the years, Elaina trained in all dance styles, taught many classes and performed in many recitals and winter shows. Elaina is currently a sophomore at Dean College in Massachusetts, pursuing degrees in Dance and Arts and Entertainment Management. When Elaina is not at school, you can find her at the front desk, subbing or running the Just Dance Camps in the summer. Elaina loves her STA family and can’t wait to return over her breaks.