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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

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,

As the holiday season begins and downtown Boise begins to glow with festive lights, there is one event that encapsulates the spirit of holiday magic: Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker. With the blend of beautiful music, exquisite dancing, and heartfelt storytelling that speaks to all ages, the production becomes more than