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What Is a Pas de Deux? A Fan-Friendly Guide to Ballet Partnering
If you’ve ever watched a ballerina glide across the stage while seemingly held aloft by nothing but air, you’ve witnessed the artistry of a pas de deux. These remarkable ballet duets are among the art form’s most captivating moments, bringing together extraordinary technical precision and an intimate sense of trust between dancers. But what exactly goes into a pas de deux, and how do two dancers make something so demanding appear so effortless? Pas de Deux, Defined “Pas de deux” is French for “step of two,” and in ballet it refers to a duet in which two dancers perform steps together. Most commonly, that means a male and female dance
Ashley Baker Is No Longer Holding Back
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 the piece came to life? AB: Octaves was really fun to work on. It was an interesting process because I put it together very quickly last August, just after choreographing Carnival of the Animals in my home studio in Olympia. Working with the trainees is amazing–they pick things up so quickly. Some I knew from last season, but many were
A Fairytale Newly Imagined – Ballet Idaho’s Cinderella
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 strength and resilience. The company is no stranger to one of fairytale’s most iconic heroines. Ballet Idaho’s Cinderella has transformed many times throughout its history, with each production reflecting the unique perspective of the choreographers behind it. A Story Ballet Revisited During the years Ballet Idaho and Eugene Ballet operated jointly under Artistic Director Toni Pimble, the company presented productions
