Ballet Idaho and Academy

Specialized dance programs tailored for young dancers, offering an introduction to various dance styles in a fun and engaging environment.

These classes are designed to help students maintain their current dance technique and physical conditioning during the summer period.

Jazz dance is an American style of dance music and dance which originated in African-American communities in the jazz age of the 1920s and 1930s. This class offers a dynamic and rhythmic experience.

Contemporary dance is a genre of dance performance that allows for a greater range of movement than other techniques. This class explores diverse movement vocabularies.

Pilates is a body-conditioning routine developed to promote length, strength, flexibility, and balance in the body. This supplementary class aids dancers in building core strength and stability.

Pas de Deux, meaning 'step of two,' is a duet danced by a man and a woman. This class focuses on the partnering techniques essential for classical and contemporary ballet.

This class is specifically tailored for male dancers, focusing on technique, strength, and the specific demands of male roles in ballet and other dance forms.

This class focuses on learning and performing variations from classical ballets. It requires a strong foundation in ballet technique and is intended for intermediate to advanced dancers.

Pointe work is a specialized technique in classical ballet where dancers perform on the tips of their toes. This class is designed for advanced dancers.

Ballet is a foundational dance technique that emphasizes grace, precision, and control. This class is suitable for dancers at the intermediate to advanced levels.

Ballet Idaho has partnered with Boise Independent School District and the Morrison Center Arts Education Programs to provide the magic of a live professional ballet performance to school children. Students from the Boise School District as well as schools throughout the Treasure Valley and Idaho view excerpts of our full length ballets at the Morrison Center for Performing Arts. These performances are free of charge through generous funding from sponsors and grants. Each season, the fall, winter, and spring student matinee performances reach over 5,400 students. In conjunction with the student showings, Ballet Idaho provides the teachers with a study guide that provides students with a broader understanding of the performing arts and the historical context behind each production.

The Ballet Idaho Youth Ensemble program encourages the development of each young dancer through experiences that inspire excellence in dance, education, and life. Comprised of upper-level students of Ballet Idaho Academy, our Youth Ensemble performs for third graders at schools participating in our Learning Through Dance (LTD) educational outreach program. Members act as ambassadors of the ballet to Treasure Valley schools and other community venues including Art In The Park, Capitol City Farmer’s Market, Idaho Botanical Gardens, and more.

Ballet Idaho Academy’s Competition Program is comprised of Academy students chosen to represent BIA in an outstanding manner. These competing dancers are selected based on level and age and meet our technical, physical, and emotional strength standards. Participants will work one-on-one and in group settings with experienced coaches to further develop their technique, artistry, and performance confidence under high-pressure circumstances all before competing at renowned ballet competitions. The benefits of participating in BIA’s Competition Program extend far beyond the actual competition. Students will accelerate their technical and artistic progress. Ballet Idaho Academy selects students based on their readiness and potential to compete successfully. Students must be self-motivated, hardworking, focused, and dedicated. Each season, all participating competitors and one coach attend a competition together. Competitors may compete their solos and ensemble routines at any competition.

The BIA Youth Company is a pre-professional company comprised of Ballet Idaho Academy’s most advanced students who perform in the community and in their annual spring performance. These BIA representatives will further the development of their technique, artistry, musicality, motivation, confidence, performance readiness, and passion for dance. Each season, the dancers learn an excerpt from a classical ballet and several original works choreographed specifically for them by BIA artistic staff . The repertoire is diverse ranging from neoclassical to contemporary. Former Ballet Idaho dancer, Madeline Bay , is the Youth Company Director for the 2025-2026 season.

The Adult Division offers beginning through advanced adult ballet classes to the community. Students 13+ years who wish to begin or continue ballet training are welcome. Experienced BIA faculty members teach passionately in a stimulating, non-competitive atmosphere. The curriculum remains flexible to meet the general class level.

Looking to explore dance without a full commitment? Our extracurricular classes offer the flexibility to build your own schedule or simply try out dance. Youth Division classes can also be integrated into any existing Lower or Upper Division schedule.

The Pre-Professional / Preparatory Division offers training for 8-18 year olds with training hours progressively increasing as students advance through the levels. To foster versatility and supplement their ballet focus, students also take jazz, contemporary, and partnering classes.

The Children’s Division introduces children to the joy of dance. In a creative and nurturing environment, students will develop ballet fundamentals, coordination, and movement skills.

Looking to explore dance without a full commitment? Our extracurricular classes offer the flexibility to build your own schedule or simply try out dance. Youth Division classes can also be integrated into any existing Lower or Upper Division schedule.

The Children’s Division introduces children to the joy of dance. In a creative and nurturing environment, students will develop ballet fundamentals, coordination, and movement skills.

Kathak is one of the eight classical dance forms of India, renowned for its intricate footwork, graceful pirouettes, expressive gestures, and storytelling through rhythm and emotion. Originating from the temples and royal courts of North India, Kathak beautifully weaves narratives from ancient epics and traditional folklore. Sayanti’s approach to choreography emphasizes both the technical precision and emotive depth of Kathak, blending tradition with creativity to inspire her students and audiences alike.

Ballet Idaho’s Learning Through Dance (LTD) program is in its 20th year. Developed in collaboration with Boise State University, lessons correspond to the 3rd grade curriculum while integrating movement and music. These classes and teaching artists are provided free of charge to schools through generous funding from foundations and grants. During the 10th and final week is a short performance from Ballet Idaho Academy’s Youth Ensemble, a Q&A, and a student performance, where the students perform their dance and show other steps and concepts they have learned.

Participants can opt into 8 weeks of rehearsals in the style and level of their choice, culminating in a fun and inspiring adult-only recital. Whether you’re returning to dance or continuing your training, this is your moment to shine—join us!

Join us for this absolute beginner crash course in ballet. Learn the basics and build a solid foundation over 5 weeks. No previous experience required, but also a great option for those looking to refine their technique.

We’re thrilled to announce a brand-new performance opportunity just for our adult dancers! Participants can opt into 8 weeks of rehearsals in the style and level of their choice, culminating in a fun and inspiring adult-only recital. Whether you’re returning to dance or continuing your training, this is your moment to shine—join us!

Outdoor dance camps for children's division students, combining movement activities with the enjoyment of park settings.

This vibrant program invites aspiring dancers aged 11 to 22, levels intermediate through advanced, to immerse themselves in a transformative four-week journey. Our curriculum focuses on Ballet, Pointe, Variations, and Men’s Class, while offering supplementary classes in Pas de Deux, Pilates, Contemporary, Jazz, and more!