Dance

LED is kicking off a new project, sparking imagination with movement and music.

This year marks a special time for the Boise Valley Square Dance Hall as it's celebrating its 45th anniversary.

Since 2009 the "Open Arms Project" has been redefining dance and what it means to move and make art. The group includes dancers of all ages and abilities. And this Thursday and Friday they will be wrapping up their latest season with two final performances, exploring themes of civility and compassion and how they are cultivated.

Earlier this month Ballet Idaho was recognized for their role in promoting gender equity within the world of dance by the Dance Data Project. Idaho Matters talks with Ballet Idaho's Artistic Director and one of their choreographers to find out how we can bring more awareness to the gender gap in ballet and what it meant to the company to be recognized in this way.

Idaho Dance Theatre kicks off a special performance with some exciting new additions. Artistic Director, Marla Hansen and Associate Artistic Director Nathan Powell joined Idaho Matters to talk about upcoming performances and what audiences can expect to see.

Since 1972, Ballet Idaho has been celebrating stories of the human spirit through dance. 50 years later they are commemorating this accomplishment with the performance of four very special programs. Laura Curry, Executive Director of the company and the Artistic Director, Garret Anderson joined Idaho Matters to talk more about the history of Ballet Idaho and what they have in store for us this season.

For some, flamenco dancing is more than just an art form, it's a way to heal.

Stephanie Laishy brings Flamenco to Idahoans through her organization Flamencos United, which she founded to spread awareness about the dance through performances, teaching, and bringing world famous flamenco dancers to Idaho. She hosts workshops and shares a message embedded within the dance: art is healing.

The Open Arms Dance Project redefines the traditional sense of a dance company and even allows us to rethink our concept of movement.

Idaho’s growing Latino population has a rich culture of arts and history. In honor of that culture, the Idaho State Museum is hosting a series of virtual…