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
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
Soloist Cydney Covert photographed by Quinn Wharton A Deeper Look at Cinderella Ballet in Boise There are some stories that stay with us. Cinderella is one of them…a fairytale we think we know by heart. But in Ballet Idaho’s newest Cinderella ballet in Boise, this beloved classic is reimagined with
Soloist Ashley Baker photographed in rehearsal by Weston McGee for Ballet Idaho’s Cinderella Ballet Idaho’s Cinderella: A Fairytale of Becoming By Cassie Mrozinski There is a moment, somewhere between endurance and transformation, when a person begins to recognize their own light. In Ballet Idaho’s Cinderella, that moment is everything. The
Ballet Idaho’s Cinderella (2019) photographed by Mike Reid at the Morrison Center in Boise Things to Do with Kids in Boise: Cinderella at the Morrison Center By Cassie Mrozinski Looking for things to do with kids in Boise as summer begins? Ballet Idaho’s upcoming Cinderella is the perfect event, with
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
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
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
The Snow Queen is one of the most enchanting figures in The Nutcracker. Her entrance transforms the stage into a world of drifting snow, shimmering light, and elegant movement. This year the role is danced by Anissa Bailis, whose experience and insight reveal what makes this scene so special and
When the holidays arrive in Boise, something special happens. Downtown begins to glow with festive lights, and families start searching for traditions that bring deeper meaning to the season. For many in the Treasure Valley, that tradition is an evening at The Nutcracker. For Ballet Idaho Academy Director Jessica Sulikowski,
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