Ballet Idaho Academy

Adult Intensive
Ages: 18+

Dates: August 5-8
Location: Studio 4
Cost: $225.00
🔗 Link in bio

Monday-Friday
Time: 5:15-8:00 p.m.

Saturday
Time: 10:00-1:45 p.m.

Faculty:
Principal Ashley Baker
Academy Director Jessica Sulikowski
Former Principal Graham Gobeille
Soloist Anissa Bailis
Company Dancer Kaelyn Lefferts

Designed especially for adult dancers of all experience levels, this summer intensive offers an inspiring and welcoming opportunity to train, move, and connect. Each day begins with a ballet technique class tailored to accommodate and challenge every dancer, followed by a second class exploring contemporary, classical choreography, or partnering. Set within a safe, positive, and supportive environment, participants will enjoy eight engaging classes over four enriching days. The intensive concludes on Saturday with a special question-and-answer session featuring artistic staff, academy faculty, and company dancers — a chance to gain insight, ask questions, and celebrate a shared love of dance.

📸Michael Paz

We’re just 1️⃣7️⃣ days away from the start of our 26-27 season!

Be sure to register now to receive your:
✨4 complimentary tickets to Ballet Idaho performances
✨free parking registration
✨invitation to observe the company in rehearsal
✨and more!

Don’t miss out!
✨August 3-14 begins our Youth Company program
✨August 24-29 is Bring A Friend Week. Any friend can attend for free!
✨September 12 & 19 are Nutcracker auditions

Reach out if you have any questions or would like to register!

📸Quinn Wharton

Adult Ballet
Absolute Beginner Introductory Course

This very beginner course is perfect for anyone wanting to try ballet for the first time or students looking to strengthen their foundation.

Course 1:
Saturdays, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
September 12, 19, 26, October 3, 10
Cost: $100, Free for monthly members

Course 2:
Saturdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m.
January 9, 16, 23, 30, February 6
Cost: $100, Free for monthly members

New students welcome!

📸Michael Paz

Save the date!

We’re celebrating Nutcracker in July with our BIA audition announcement.

Each September, BIA students are invited to audition for The Nutcracker. Participants rehearse weekly in preparation for the several December performances. Dancers will perform onstage at The Morrison Center alongside the professional company with live music performed by the Boise Philharmonic. It’s truly a one-of-a-kind experience for these kids in the Treasure Valley!

Want to join the 2026 cast? 26.27 academic year registration is open! [email protected]

Adult Intensive
Ages: 18+

Designed especially for adult dancers of all experience levels, this summer intensive offers an inspiring and welcoming opportunity to train, move, and connect. Each day begins with a ballet technique class tailored to accommodate and challenge every dancer, followed by a second class exploring contemporary, classical choreography, or partnering. Set within a safe, positive, and supportive environment, participants will enjoy eight engaging classes over four enriching days. The intensive concludes on Saturday with a special question-and-answer session featuring artistic staff, academy faculty, and company dancers — a chance to gain insight, ask questions, and celebrate a shared love of dance.

Dates: August 5-8
Location: Studio 4
Cost: $225.00

Monday-Friday
Time: 5:15-8:00 p.m.

Saturday
Time: 10:00-1:45 p.m.

🔗 Link in bio
📸Michael Paz

We have an exciting 26.27 season lined up for our students!

✨The Nutcracker: Students ages 7-18 are invited to audition and participant in the holiday tradition of The Nutcracker at the Morrison Center with live music performed by the Boise Philharmonic. Join us for our December performances!

✨Le Corsaire excerpts and more: the Youth Company’s annual spring performance will feature excerpts from the classical ballet Le Corsaire and three brand new works! Advanced dancers shine onstage at the SPEC in March.

✨Alice in Wonderland: Our Upper Division recital participants and Youth Ensemble guests will dazzle and delight in this hilarious and fun tale at the SPEC in April. Lower Division and Adult/Open Division dancers will each have their own performance this same week.

✨Swan Lake: select levels will be invited to participate in the company’s production of Swan Lake at the Morrison Center in May.

✨Children’s Division recitals will be held in May at Ballet Idaho in the beautiful Philharmonic Rehearsal Hall.

📸1-3: Michael Paz, 4: Quinn Wharton

Congratulations, dancers, on your first week on pointe!