Ballet Idaho update from Peter and Alex

A day in the life of two Ballet Idaho dancer.

A behind the scene look at Phyllis Rothwell Affrunti and James Brougham life as dancer at Ballet Idaho.

The Smallest Dancers Steal Their Own Show

The New York Times Critic’s Notebook By: Alastair Macaulay Published: 12/23/2010 …In comic episodes like that “The Nutcracker” becomes the American equivalent of the traditional British Christmas pantomime, a show with all kinds of character numbers telling a serious, noble story with lots of comedy and vulgarity. Some versions of “The Nutcracker” are actually more [...]

The Nutcracker Chronicles: Vegas but No Showgirls

The New York Times ARTS BEAT The Culture At Large Published: December 23, 2010 By: Alastair Macaulay LAS VEGAS — “All is calm, all is bright, Round yon Virgin …” Sinatra sings ill-advisedly amid the hubbub of my hotel lobby. In what’s said to be Las Vegas’s quiet season, this is one of the busy [...]

Thank you Colorado Springs!

Ballet Idaho made its first appearance in Colorado Springs dancing The Nutcracker over Thanksgiving weekend. We were produced by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, a wonderful orchestra that played beautifully for us.  The musicians, staff and many members of the audience told us it was the best and most lavish Nutcracker they had ever seen!  We [...]

Ballet Idaho’s The Nutcracker at Morrison Center-Idaho Statesman

Ballet Idaho’s sparkling production of Tchaikovsky’s ballet brings the holidays alive with magic and dance. Artistic director Peter Anastos’ version tells the story of Clara and her magical life-size nutcracker doll. The doll transforms into a prince to defeat the Mouse King, but needs Clara’s help. To thank her, the Prince takes her to the [...]

Nutcracker Photo Gallery!

Don’t miss this season’s celebration of The Nutcracker! Enjoy some highlights and images from Ballet Idaho’s 2009 presentation of The Nutcracker.

Ballet Idaho's Growth & Innovation Continues

As part of Ballet Idaho’s continued growth and development, the organization announced that Julie Numbers Smith, its transitional Executive Director since 2007, will conclude her role this season. As a result, a national search process will be launched to hire her replacement.  Arts Consulting Group (ACG), a national arts management firm, will conduct the search.  [...]

Ballet Idaho’s Growth & Innovation Continues Organization Launches Search for Executive Director

August 23, 2010 Contact: Pat March (208) 921-8819 Boise, Idaho – As part of Ballet Idaho’s continued growth and development, the organization announced that Julie Numbers Smith, its transitional Executive Director since 2007, will conclude her role this season. As a result, a national search process will be launched to hire her replacement. Arts Consulting [...]

Our First Program and Onward

Our first program is finished, and it was a lot of fun.  A big thank you to everyone who attended.  Pieces like Swan Lake, Idaho and Yes, Virginia don’t work if we can’t interact with the audience.  For the opening night of Yes, Virginia I was nervous that I was going to step out on [...]