westFEST Intensive & New Works Festival
PERFORMANCE Cohorts
August 9-15 | 2026
LOCATION: WESTSIDE THEATER
MISSOULA, MT
Train in the AM.
Rehearse in the PM.
Perform on the weekend.
It’s a week of inspiring training, collaborating and performing!
Performance Cohort Information
Calling all dancers!
Train, collaborate, rehearse and perform at this year’s westFEST!
Train in the morning with Missoula artists, followed by a Contemporary Modern technique class from Hilary Grumman and Alethea Alexander of Undercurrent (Seattle, WA).
Collaborate with professional dancers and choreographers in the afternoon and evening to create a piece to be performed in the westFEST New Works Performance Festival on August 14 and 15.
Tuition: $200
Not interested in performing?
Check our westFEST Intensive Training Track
to learn more about how to join us for Intensive Classes.
WHO IS THE PERFORMANCE COHORT FOR:
The Performance Cohort is designed for dancers who are either currently working in the field or actively seeking professional opportunities and who are looking to further their artistic and creative development. Participants will work in collaboration with fellow professionals, including company members from Bare Bait Dance and Undercurrent. Together, they will create a new piece under the direction of Undercurrent’s Hilary Grumman and Alethea Alexander, which will premiere at the festival.
This intensive track is ideal for those pursuing a professional dance career or already engaged in professional work.
Performance cohort Choreographers: Hilary Grumman and Alethea Alexander
Hillary Grummen
Althea Alexander
Did you know….?!
You can perform with the westFEST Performance Cohort AND also submit your own creative work?
Click Here to learn more about submitting your choreography for Okay…GO!
Questions? First, check our FAQ page. If you need further clarification or help, feel free to reach out to Rachel at rachel@thewestsidetheater.com with questions.