February 13–21 | Boise State University Special Events Center
Anthology brings together four striking works that showcase the full range of Ballet Idaho’s artistic voice—from deeply stirring storytelling to bold theatricality and neoclassical brilliance. Performed in the intimate setting of the BSU Special Events Center, this program invites audiences to experience Ballet Idaho up close…with heightened emotion and impact.
Twice (Once)
Choreography by Terence Marling | Music by Anna Clyne
Set to Anna Clyne’s deeply personal score Within Her Arms, Twice (Once) is a poignant meditation on memory, mortality, and resilience. Inspired by shared experiences of loss and survival, this subtle yet uplifting work offers a moving reflection on the enduring human spirit.
Pulcinella Variations
Choreography by Justin Peck | Music by Igor Stravinsky
Bursting with wit, musicality, and precision, Tony Award winning choreographer Justin Peck’s Pulcinella Variations is a vibrant example of neoclassical ballet at its finest. Set to Stravinsky’s playful Pulcinella Suite and featuring striking commedia dell’arte-inspired costumes designed exclusively for Ballet Idaho, this exhilarating work dazzles with speed, complexity, and charm.
Rooster
Choreography by Barak Marshall | Music by Various
Bold, surreal, and darkly humorous, Rooster unfolds like a fever dream, following one young man through a night of strange encounters and existential questioning. Drawing inspiration from literature, Yemenite folklore, and biblical stories, Barak Marshall’s dance-theater work blends humanity, melancholy, and absurdity into a powerful theatrical experience.
New Work by Cherice Barton
World Premiere | Music by Various
In a compelling new creation, choreographer Cherice Barton explores the contrast between glamour and shadow, new and seasoned, through a cinematic lens inspired by Old Hollywood. Stylish, emotionally charged, and layered with complexity, this work brings a simultaneously nostalgic and contemporary voice to the Anthology program.