Ballet Idaho Academy

Ballet Idaho’s Youth Company
is comprised of BIA’s most advanced levels.

Each season, these pre-professional students perform at their own spring performance at BSU’s SPEC.

In 25.26, the Youth Company rehearsed and performed Coppélia Act 3 featuring 7️⃣ soloist roles, small group dances, and the iconic Waltz of the Hours.

25.26 Performance opportunities for our Advanced Division included:
✨Art in the Park
✨Festival of Trees
✨The Nutcracker, at the Morrison Center
✨Youth Company performance, at SPEC
✨Treefort Music Fest
✨Upper Division Recital, at SPEC
✨Cinderella, at the Morrison Center

Join the Youth Company at Ballet Idaho next season!
For more information contact: [email protected]

📸Michael Paz

2026-2027 Season Announced Soon!
✨A season to rival all others✨

Registration for Ballet Idaho Academy’s 2026-2027 begins in July. Interested in joining us? Email [email protected]

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Here we go!

Reminder we are open Saturday, May 23.

BIA is closed on Monday, May 25 in observation of Memorial Day. There are no classes.

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So much love, thoughtfulness, time, and consideration goes into making each season as spectacular as ever. Congratulations on a great year, BIA students and families. We hope you enjoy celebrating your successes!

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So proud of our students on their year end Recitals!
More photos coming soon!

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Happy Mother’s Day 🌸

📸 Michael Paz

🦗31 BIA Students to Perform in Cinderella

�Participating in Cinderella is a truly one-of-a-kind experience for Ballet Idaho Academy students. Dancers are immersed in a magical fairytale brought to life through their passion, commitment, and artistry.

It’s incredibly rewarding to watch them experience so many firsts along the way. The first time they see their opulent, whimsical costumes, they gasp in delight. The first time they learn new choreography, they giggle with excitement. Rehearsing alongside professional company members leaves them awestruck, and stepping onstage for the first time brings a mix of nerves and pure joy.
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It’s a milestone moment for these young dancers—and an opportunity unlike any other in the Treasure Valley.

🌺Meet Annabelle Kelsay, BIA Student Ambassador

🌺You may recognize her from her beautiful solo in The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra or her appearance in the technically challenging and precise Yule Pole dance in The Nutcracker. Two things are for certain, she has stage presence and she’s a quick learner!

JS: How long have you been dancing and what first inspired you to start?
AK: I’ve been dancing for 10 years and what inspired me to start dancing was when my parents would take me to see The Nutcracker every year.

JS: What has been one of your favorite memories at BIA so far?
AK: One of my favorite memories at BIA was being in the dressing rooms getting ready for my first Nutcracker with BIA!

JS: Nutcracker holds a big place in your heart! What is it like performing alongside professional company members? What has been your favorite company performance to watch?
AK: It’s amazing being able to perform alongside professionals because they are so inspiring and I look up to them a lot. My favorite performance to watch is The Nutcracker because of all the different variations and styles they perform.