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 Diversity & Values
As an organization, we are committed to being open, welcoming and inclusive, a place where artists, students, staff, board members and volunteers of all ethnicities, orientations and backgrounds can collaboratively learn, work and serve. We are committed to our mission to “To create transformative experiences that enrich lives and celebrate the human spirit.”
As a community, both local and national, there are events that sadden our hearts, and as an organization of artists we embrace uncomfortable thoughts and conversations that have emerged from these events. These topics help us grow as artists and leaders, and inspire us to consider our actions. With that in mind, the Ballet Idaho board of directors and staff agree to work towards the following:
- We will consider diverse perspectives in the creation of programming. We will be mindful of different backgrounds as we collaborate with artists to support our work.
- We will strive for diversity in the recruitment of company dancers, staff, leadership and board members.
- We will create policies that support equity and diversity.
- We will pursue board and staff diversity training.
We will continue to develop and never stop living 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
Your Guide to a Valentine’s Weekend Evening with Ballet Idaho’s Anthology
A Romantic Way to Spend Valentine’s Weekend in Boise, ID Valentine’s weekend in Boise is the perfect time to slow down and plan an evening that feels intentional, thoughtful, and just a little out of the ordinary. The area around downtown Boise and the Boise State University campus offers an inviting mix of dining, strolling, and live performance, all within easy reach. At the heart of the evening is Ballet Idaho’s Anthology, presented in the intimate SPEC Theater on the Boise State University campus. As Idaho’s only professional ballet company, Ballet Idaho is known for blending classical tradition with contemporary creativity, and Anthology captures that range in a single evening.
A Glimpse into Spring at Ballet Idaho
A new year at Ballet Idaho always begins with a sense of possibility. Inside the studio, dancers prepare, shaping movement into stories that will soon unfold onstage. The 25.26 season reflects this dedication through a lineup that balances inventive choreography with beloved narratives, inviting audiences to experience ballet in all its depth and beauty. From winter through early summer, each production offers a distinct artistic experience, creating a season that feels both cohesive and full of discovery. Anthology | February 13 to 21, 2026 The 2026 season opens in February with Anthology, a multi performance program presented over several evenings and matinees. This production showcases a range of choreographic styles
Behind the Curtain of Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker
Every winter, the anticipation of the holidays grows, a familiar excitement begins to build inside Ballet Idaho’s students. It’s the kind of excitement only The Nutcracker can inspire. While audiences see the elegance of the final performance, the production begins months earlier, carried by the nearly 100 young dancers whose dedication transforms this beloved ballet into something extraordinary. For these students, The Nutcracker is not just a performance. It is a cherished tradition. A Legacy Passed Down Through Generations For Jessica Sulikowski, Ballet Idaho Academy Director and former principal dancer, The Nutcracker is woven into her life. She first danced in the production at age twelve and has now spent