Artistic Director Garrett Anderson and Master Teacher/Choreographer Bruce Wells enjoy a lively discussion about Bruce's impressive repertoire of original story ballets, particularly Beauty and the Beast, which Ballet Idaho will perform in May 2

What is the Balanchine Trust and what are stagers? Paul Boos explains!

Sep 1st, 2021 31m 32s

Former New York City Ballet dancer, current stager for the Balanchine Trust and project associate for the George Balanchine Foundation's Interpreter Archive, Paul talks with Ballet Idaho Associate Artistic Director Anne Mueller about his incred

3. Introducing Afshin Mofid: New York City Ballet Dancer turned Boise based Chiropractor/supporter of Ballet Idaho

Aug 18th, 2021 41m 14s

Hear about Afshin's fascinating journey from a childhood studying dance in Iran to a career dancing under Balanchine at the New York City Ballet. He weathered considerable challenges to build a successful career with the company during the hei

2. Introducing Nicole Haskins: Ballet Idaho Trainee Program Manager

Jun 25th, 2021 26m 26s

Learn more about the newest addition to Ballet Idaho's Artistic Staff, Nicole Haskins. Nicole joined the team in the fall of 2020 to head up the newly created trainee program. She led the group of 10 pre-professional dancers through a wonderf

1. Capturing our Image II: A conversation with Tyler Nimmons and Brandon Freeman of Front Runner Films

May 26th, 2021 35m

In this episode, Anne Mueller, Ballet Idaho Artistic Associate, explores the company's relationship with Front Runner Films. Her conversation with Tyler Nimmons explores the partnership as it existed before the pandemic, when the focus was on

8. How Did They Get Here 2: Daniel Ojeda and Jessica Sulikowski

Jul 15th, 2020 26m 17s

To find out how a little red truck relates to the path that led Daniel Ojeda to Ballet Idaho or to hear the both exhilarating and intimidating story of Soloist Jessica Sulikowski's audition for the company, check out this episode! Continuing ou

7. Capturing our Image I: A conversation with choreographer and dance photographer, Quinn Wharton

Jun 30th, 2020 24m 45s

In this episode, Garrett Anderson, Ballet Idaho's Artistic Director, speaks with his good friend and frequent collaborator, Quinn Wharton. Quinn has been the creative eye behind the lens for Ballet Idaho's promotional images for the last two s

6. Graduate of Ballet Idaho Academy and Company Dancer Antonio Carnell on current events and the company he loves

Jun 18th, 2020 22m 32s

Join us in a discussion of diversity in ballet as Artistic Associate Anne Mueller interviews Company Dancer Antonio Carnell to explore his journey through Ballet Idaho Academy and his heart regarding racial discrimination.--- Send in a voic

5. How Did They Get Here 1: Adrienne Kerr and Madeline Bay

May 26th, 2020 25m 39s

Hear how Principal Dancer Adrienne Kerr uses her jazz roots when interpreting the works of George Balanchine and how she feels like the city of Boise's response to performances is "like a big hug" in this interview with Artistic Director, Garre

4. Dancer, Choreographer, Director: Edwaard Liang

May 19th, 2020 25m 29s

Choreographer of Ballet Idaho's 2019 production of Cinderella, Edwaard Liang, talks with Garrett Anderson about the challenges and joys of being an Artistic Director. Edwaard had a stellar career as a dancer with New York City Ballet, on Broad

1. Coping in Current Times I- A conversation with Principal Dancer Elizabeth Barreto

May 12th, 2020 25m 1s

Artistic Associate Anne Mueller talks with Elizabeth Barreto about her beginnings in dance, how she's maintaining herself as a dancer in quarantine, and how she's using her dance wear company to make a difference. --- Send in a voice messa

2. Coping in Current Times II: A conversation with company artist Kate Maxted

May 12th, 2020 26m 24s

Artistic Director Garrett Anderson and company artist Kate Maxted reflect on the recent adjustments both she and Ballet Idaho have made to stay active and engaged while sheltering in place. They also explore her education in arts management, h

3. Dancer, Choreographer, Director: Christopher Stowell

May 12th, 2020 27m 38s

Artistic Associate Anne Mueller interviews Christopher Stowell about his unique, dance rich upbringing and the many roles he's inhabited throughout his successful career. Christopher was a principal dancer with San Francisco Ballet for 16 year

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