Award-winning choreographer Christine Kowalchik is the owner and Artistic Director of Show Tyme Academy. A 2012 graduate of Muhlenberg College in Allentown, PA, she holds BA degrees in both Acting and Dance Choreography. Christine was born in New York state, but raised primarily in Maine, where she classically trained in the Balanchine Technique at the Maine State School for the Performing Arts and Maine State Ballet. During her college career she was part of an improvisational dance company, "6Meters" as wells as choreographed for and performed in multiple main stage productions. Locally Christine has choreographed Missoula Community Theatre's productions of Willy Wonka, Sherk! The Musical, A Christmas Story, Mamma Mia and Performing Arts Camp as well as Frenchtown High School's production of Thoroughly Modern Millie.  Christine has enjoyed studying and choreographing on three continents, including her personal favorite: Africa.

Born in Denver, Colorado and raised in Southern California, Alex has been performing most of his life. After acting in over twenty stage productions, he shifted his focus towards Theatre Education. In 2012, after graduating from Southern Illinois University with a BA in Theatre-Performance, he joined the Missoula Children's Theater as a Touring Actor/Director. He spent the next three and a half years traveling the world, teaching and performing with over 6,000 kids in seven countries. The Missoula Children's Theater convinced Alex to settle in Missoula, as well, where he continues to act and teach.

A Missoula native, Ashley began dancing at the young age of three years old. She's attended multiple summer intensives including The School of American Ballet and The Pacific Northwest Ballet and has competed and performed all around the world in places such as China and Europe, where she danced professionally with Austria's Salzburg Ballet. Ashley has worked with world-renowned choreographers such as Elliot Feld and Alexander Ekman and graduated from The Julliard School with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 2014. 

Mr. Shuffles, as his students affectionately call Scott, comes to Show Tyme Academy with over 40 years of professional dance experience; beginning at the San Francisco Ballet and taking him to multiple Las Vegas schools, studios, and stages.  Scott's philosophy is that while dance is fun, builds confidence, and provides a good workout...it's real success lies in the practice and dedication is teaches.  

Haley Ann Budge is a 2016 University of Montana Graduate, holding a Bachelors of Arts in Dance with an emphasis in ballet. She was born in Oak Park, Illinois and raised in Missoula, where she started her training at the age of eight years old.  At the age of 12 she attended Summer Dance Lab at Whitman College on full scholarship from the Montana Dance Arts Association. Haley then continued to train and perform both locally and internationally throughout China and Europe.  Haley has taught throughout the Missoula Valley and in the Missoula County Public School System in coordination with the Center of Music by People with Disabilities.  Her goal is to cultivate an environment flowing with discipline, positive thinking and self-confidence.

Lori is a Show Tyme Academy alumni currently teaching Itty Bitty Dancers, Tiny Ballerinas, and private ballet lessons. While dancing at Show Tyme Academy, she was a member of its Elite Dance Company and traveled to and competing in multiple cities across the United States including Minneapolis, Billings, Couer D'Alene, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. She was awarded both High Silver and Gold awards for her craft. When she isn't teaching, you'll often find her assisting in the front office or continuing to take advanced classes. She's excited to continue teaching and helping out at the studio!

Annika is thrilled to be teaching at Show Tyme Academy! Currently teaching Jazz 1/2 and 3B, Hip 1/2 and 3, Tiny Ballerinas and private Jazz lessons, this Show Tyme Academy alumni continues to refine her skills as a University of Montana student; studying both Dance Education and Communication. Born and raised in Missoula, Annika has grown up performing locally. Most recently, you may have seen her in The Missoula Community Theatre's productions of "The Sound of Music" and "Mamma Mia".

Elaina has been dancing for a decade and has loved every minute! Her favorite styles are lyrical and tap. She currently teaches Tap 1 and Tap 2 as well as Tiny Ballerinas.  Elaina is a six-year Company Elite member who enjoys traveling and competing all around the United States. She has received High Gold and Gold awards for her solos, duets, and group pieces in cities such as Phoenix, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Couer D'Alene, and Billings. When she is not teaching, she is continuing to build her own skills; spending 25+ hours a week at the studio. If Elaina is ever not at the studio you'll probably find her  spending time with her little brothers, Ryan and Adam. 

Grace, a Sentinel High School student, has been dancing for over 12 years. She currently teaches ballet 1 and Ballet 2.  Her favorite style of dance is ballet and intends on dancing professionally when she graduates.  Grace is a third year Company Elite member and has enjoyed traveling and competing all around the United States. She has earned High Gold and Gold awards for her solos, duets and group pieces in cities such as Phoenix, Los Angeles, Couer D'Alene, and Billings. When she is not teaching, she is continuing to build her own skills; spending 25+ hours a week at the studio. You may have seen Grace perform recently as a Snow Demi Soloist and Russian Dancer in Missoula's Garden City Nutcracker or as a solo competitor at the local Ballet Beyond Borders competition. 

Kasper comes to Show Tyme Academy from Los Angeles, where he grew up dancing in the street and in the studio. He’s toured with artists such as Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, and Justin Bieber both in the U.S. and the world. Currently, he teaches Hip-Hop 4 and 5.

Anne Bashor has played piano since the age of five. She received a full scholarship to the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she received her Bachelor of Music degree in Piano Performance with an emphasis in Piano Pedagogy. Anne has a studio of wonderful piano students at Show Tyme Academy and is also an accompanist for Dolce Canto, the University of Montana, and a few Missoula County Public Schools. Anne also spends her summer working with students at the Missoula Children’s Theatre. Anne has performed with a number of chamber groups and performs in multiple recitals every year. In her spare time she loves cooking with her husband, hiking, and reading books on her front yard swing. All of life is further enjoyed with the presence of their pooches, Stewie & Mindy. The dogs both enjoy showing off their singing ability, often matching pitch.