About
Ballet Idaho Academy offers classes for ages 3 to 19. The program includes Children's Division classes that introduce ballet fundamentals, coordination, and movement skills, as well as Pre-Professional / Preparatory Division training with jazz, contemporary, and partnering classes. It also offers Youth Division classes, Adult Division ballet classes, an Adult Ballet Introductory Course, and an Adult Summer Intensive.
Programs
- Children's Division — Ages 3-8 · Introduces children to the joy of dance in a creative and nurturing environment; students develop ballet fundamentals, coordination, and movement skills.
- Pre-Professional / Preparatory Division — Ages 8-18 · Offers training for 8-18 year olds with training hours progressively increasing as students advance through the levels. Students also take jazz, contemporary, and partnering classes.
- Youth Division — Ages 9-12 · Extracurricular classes that offer the flexibility to build your own schedule or simply try out dance. Classes can also be integrated into any existing Lower or Upper Division schedule.
- Adult Division — Ages 13+ · Beginning through advanced adult ballet classes in a flexible, non-competitive atmosphere.
- Adult Ballet Introductory Course — Saturdays, 12:45-1:45 p.m.; Saturdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. · Absolute beginner crash course in ballet. No previous experience required.
- Adult Summer Intensive — 18+ · Monday-Friday, 5:15-8:00 p.m.; Saturday, 10:00-1:45 p.m. · Designed especially for adult dancers of all experience levels. Eight classes over four days, with ballet technique plus contemporary, classical choreography, or partnering.
- BIA Youth Company — A pre-professional company comprised of Ballet Idaho Academy’s most advanced students who perform in the community and in their annual spring performance.
- Competition Program — Composed of Academy students chosen to represent BIA. Participants work one-on-one and in group settings with experienced coaches and compete at ballet competitions.
- Learning Through Dance — Lessons correspond to the 3rd grade curriculum while integrating movement and music. Provided free of charge to schools.
- Youth Ensemble — Encourages the development of each young dancer through experiences that inspire excellence in dance, education, and life.
At a glance
- Ages: 3–18 years old
About the provider
Ballet Idaho’s outreach programs connect with Idaho communities and the Boise community through Learning Through Dance, Youth Ensemble, Youth Company, and Student Matinees. The Youth Company performs in the community and in its annual spring performance. The Learning Through Dance program is in its 20th year.
Monthly membership is available for $115 per month for unlimited adult ballet classes. Yearly membership is available for $1,265 per year. Single class drop-in rate is $25 per class; first class is free. Adult Ballet Introductory Course costs $100; free for monthly members. Adult Summer Intensive costs $225. Returning students must have a payment method on file. Tuition is non-refundable. Free parking in the Miller Lot is available for yearly membership students through vehicle registration. Metered and free street parking is available nearby for drop-in students.
Last updated November 4, 2026.
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