About Ballet Idaho
Our Vision:
“To create transformative experiences that enrich lives and celebrate the human spirit.”
Our Mission
To engage with Idaho communities to create immersive dance performances and educational experiences that are accessible to all.
Our Vision
To create transformative experiences that enrich lives and celebrate the human spirit.
Our Values
Ballet Idaho uses our core values to make decisions and interact with others. These values represent what is important to Ballet Idaho; they support our vision and how we shape our culture.
Our core values are:
- Compelling Artistry
- Dedication to Learning
- Diversity
- Commitment to Excellence
- Fostering Community
Our Culture
As an organization, we are committed to conducting our work in a supportive environment that has been built upon the trust, accountability, and integrity that Ballet Idaho stands for.
We do this by fostering a workplace where a variety of ethnicities, orientations, and backgrounds can collaboratively learn, work, and serve. We are committed to our mission “to create transformative experiences that enrich lives and celebrate the human spirit.”
We will continue to develop and embody the values of our organization in meaningful and intentional ways. We hope that this ongoing effort will help us fulfill our vision of enriching lives through dance, for all community members.
Blog
The Best Holiday Traditions to Start With Your Family
Key Takeaways Family rituals like holiday celebrations are linked to stronger relationships and healthier kids, according to decades of research. The best holiday traditions to start with your family are usually small and easy to repeat, such as baking one recipe each year or touring neighborhood lights. Keep the parts of the season your family loves and let go of the ones that cause stress. Live performances like ballet can help kids connect with a story in ways screens can’t. In Boise, Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker runs Dec. 18-23, 2026, at the Morrison Center with live music from the Boise Philharmonic. Many of the holiday memories that last come from
What is a Pas de Deux? A Fan-Friendly Guide to Ballet Partnering
If you’ve ever watched a ballerina glide across the stage while seemingly held aloft by nothing but air, you’ve witnessed the artistry of a pas de deux. These remarkable ballet duets are among the art form’s most captivating moments, bringing together extraordinary technical precision and an intimate sense of trust between dancers. But what exactly goes into a pas de deux, and how do two dancers make something so demanding appear so effortless? Pas de Deux, Defined “Pas de deux” is French for “step of two,” and in ballet it refers to a duet in which two dancers perform steps together. Most commonly, that means a male and female dance
Ashley Baker Is No Longer Holding Back
Soloist Ashley Baker photographed in rehearsal for Cinderella by Weston McGhee The Ballet Idaho soloist reflects on artistry, confidence, and stepping fully into herself. Soloist Ashley Baker interviewed by Cassie Mrozinski CM: This season you choreographed a piece for the trainees, Octaves. Can you talk about your process and how the piece came to life? AB: Octaves was really fun to work on. It was an interesting process because I put it together very quickly last August, just after choreographing Carnival of the Animals in my home studio in Olympia. Working with the trainees is amazing–they pick things up so quickly. Some I knew from last season, but many were