The dancers and level of production is so impressive, bravo Ballet Idaho! Every show I see offers…read moresomething different- both classical and contemporary dance, always so well done.

Boise still has a small town vibe. But Ballet Idaho is all big city culture. The skills of the…read moredancers, the choreographers, and the support staff shine with metropolis standards on their corner of 8th Street and Myrtle. Whether you're attending one of their larger performances like The Nutcracker at the Morrison Center, or something intimate like New Dance at their rehearsal space, you'll get magnificent, emotive entertainment from these talented folks. Personally, I like their traditional shows, but New Dance holds a special place in my heart. Combining dance vignettes along a central theme, Ballet Idaho pulls in numbers from international artists and counterbalances them with local choreographers. The last New Dance I attended was Form and Concept. They wove video components between dance numbers and the segment Particles had my eyes swelling with tears. Ballet Idaho's support staff is welcoming, informative and clearly passionate about the role traditional dance plays in a community. For those who have yet to attend a Ballet Idaho performance, or don't know if they like ballet, I say do it. Do yourself a favor and become a patron of a fine Boise institution. Your community and your cultured self will thank you!

I am very unhappy with Blue Moon Haven Belly Dance. To begin, I will say I enjoyed learning how to…read moredance. I was given a lot of individual attention and instruction as Im not a very good dancer. I do feel that I was not meeting the expectations of my instructor and that I was simply not a good fit for this studio. If you go to this studio you should perhaps have thick skin and understand the expectations are high. The group is also small and I honestly felt like an outsider. That being said, this is what happened that has left me so upset with my final experience with Blue Moon Haven. I accidentally took someones boots after class and left mine. When I found out, I was unable to drive at the time and asked the person to come to my house (less than 3 miles away) and get them. When they arrived I brought the boots out to them with a fresh baked cinnamon roll, tea, and an appology. It was a honest mistake and I thought it was settled. A few days later Dana messaged me and treated me like a criminal and inconsiderate person. I was mortified! Honestly, I felt like I was back in school and being picked on. If this is such a huge matter then they should have lockers available to students. Otherwise we could just be gracious and accept accidents happen. I am very sorry for the accident, but felt that the treatment I recieved was not deserved. If you are new to dance and sensitive like myself then you should probably go elsewhere. I changed my review to 2 stars because after sleeping on it I do feel I need to express that I did gain a love of dance...even though I'm not very good at it and they did work hard to teach me. Regarding the situation with the boots and how it was handled though, it was extremely unprofessional and very hurtful to me personally.

I've been a dancer for years and I've been so lucky to move to Boise and find a great teacher and…read moredirector! Dana has decades of experience and is so patient. Provides the challenges needed to improve and grow and makes everything fun to learn. It's like a family. I'm so gracious to have been accepted into the tribe of wonderful ladies!

This is Ella's 1st time in Ballet and she loves it. We went online to check different ballet…read moreschools. And the first one we visited was Idaho Rhythm. And we didn't go visit any other schools after that first day. Ella tried a class and it was younger kids she's five so the next time they let her change class because she was older and she knew a little bit of ballet from learning at home. I really liked that because they noticed that she was a little advance to be with the smaller kids so moved her to bigger kids. And another part of the reason we stayed is the receptionist. She's great. She's funny she's always willing to help and she always has the answer. Looking forward to fall classes and to seeing Lacey.

From the owner: The best music and dance classes don't just provide state-of-the-art instruction in the craft; they…read morealso help their students develop self-confidence and lasting friendships. Idaho Rhythm School of Music and Dance offers classes for all ability levels where students improve their musical technique and learn important life skills. Based in Nampa, ID, this dance studio holds lessons for all ages, from preschoolers to adults. The dance classes offered here include foundational ballet, hip-hop, jazz, cheer, clogging, and tumbling. Students who want to take dancing to the next level have the opportunity to join performance and competition teams, where they'll get to perform onstage in front of audiences and train in advanced techniques. This studio's music lessons cover a wide range of instruments, including piano, violin, guitar, drums, and voice, and classes are available in private, semi-private, and small-group settings, with many held online. Enrich your child's musical experience or your own with a dance class or instrument lesson at Idaho Rhythm School of Music and Dance. You won't only learn how to play or dance; you'll also get to express yourself and maybe even discover a lifelong passion for music. Visit this studio online or call (208) 461-9763 to register today.

Affordable and accessible. You will be comfortable at this school whether you have never danced…read morebefore and are just looking to learn and have fun, or if you have aspirations of eventually joining the performance troupe. Cecilia also makes all of the beautiful costumes.

From the owner: Starbelly School of Dance offers professional dance training in: Belly Dance-Raqs Sharqi & Raqs…read moreBeledi, Turkish, Egyptian, Tribal, Caberette, Folkloric, Yoga for dancers, & Toltec Energy Dance for all ages

My son has been a part of the ADC family since 2014. I was recommended Artistic Dance by a teacher…read moreand this was one of the best decisions I ever made! The staff is wonderful and I'm so thankful for an affordable, professional and caring dance studio. I will recommend them to everyone I know because it's the best! Thank you Jaime and staff for all you do for these kids!

From the owner: ADC Class Description…read more Parent/Tots Intro to Dance Class-This is a 30 minute class designed for 16 months thru 3 year olds. Ballet/Tap Combo Class-This is a 1 hour class designed for preschoolers age 4-5 year olds. This class is a combination of Ballet and Tap which teaches the basics of each technique as well as developing coordination. Ballet/Tap/Jazz Combo Class-This is a 1 hour & 15 minute class designed for age 6-8 year olds. This class is a combination of 30 minutes of Ballet, 30 minutes Tap and 15 minutes of Jazz. Ballet-Ballet is the foundation of all dance forms and it provides grace, poise, and technique needed to be proficient in all other areas of dance. Tap-Tap dance class begins with warm up exercises in the center that increase control, coordination, and rhythm, followed by across the floor exercises that teach dynamics, shading, phrasing, and musicality, concluding with extended rhythmic phrases and improvisation exercises. Jazz-Jazz is a dance form that appeals to everyone because of its energy, variety, and vitality. Jazz classes explore contemporary and classic jazz dance. Contemporary-Contemporary dance appeals to the creative, artistic soul in everyone because of its expressiveness and freedom of individuality. Hip Hop-This class is high-energy and fun for all dancers who want to learn some Old School style influenced by some of today's hottest hip hop street styles.

Dax's technical skill and love for the dance shines through in everything he does. As an…read moreinstructor, Dax made the most complex steps simple, getting me dancing and improving quickly. He was quick to diagnose the fundamental issues that would have become bigger problems at more advanced levels of dance. I first chose Dax for lessons because of the reputation and accomplishments he and Sarah achieved in the global swing community. I've stayed with him because I never stop learning and having fun!!!

Only attend these classes if you are serious about finding out how your head, your feet and your…read morebody can combine to make you the best dancer you could possibly be.

My 3yo first intro to ballet EVER was here a few months ago, and she has fallen in love with Tutu…read moreSchool. It engages her imagination and fosters her sense of play. It's a wonderful way to socialize with other toddlers and parents too. I have seen an improvement in the way she plays with others since coming here to dance. She gets excited to go to Tutu class! The instructors are phenomenal with little dancers and meet them where they are. There is no pushing no drilling... just playfulness and inclusiveness. And it's incredible to see what young kids pick up on when they're not being pushed. My daughter does pliés, passés, and pirouettes in the kitchen daily and even says their names correctly! This is definitely a special place where they encourage fun and creativity. It's so playful and cute. Plus the owners of the studio truly care about you and your child's experience. Sugar on top: The studio is beautiful and clean.

We ADORE Tutu School in Eagle! The teachers are so sweet and invested in the kids. The studio is…read moreabsolutely GORGEOUS and it's a weekly treat for us to get to attend. It's all my dreams come true having my daughter at a school like this!

Joined a couple of weeks ago and my 3yo LOVES it! Tried out the free class first and it was clear…read morethis ballet school is focused on fun and feeling fancy. They build ballet fundamentals in very fun and creative ways. The instructor's enthusiasm with the students is wonderful. My daughter is excited to go to class every time. Bonus: the owners are lovely people who care about you and your kid's experience.

From the owner: Welcome to Tutu School Meridian, a premier ballet school in Meridian dedicated to nurturing young…read moredancers from 6 months to 8 years old. Our boutique-style classes introduce children to the beauty of ballet, focusing on creativity, movement, and classical music. At Tutu School, we offer a unique curriculum that encourages children to explore dance in a supportive and imaginative environment. Join us to experience the joy of ballet and watch your child develop confidence and grace.

If I could give zero stars I would. My daughter has been at this gym since she was THREE and it…read morehonestly was great at first. Until the year several coaches and many athletes left to go to a new gym that opened up. After that year it's seriously gone downhill. The coaches that stayed are extremely unprofessional and treat the gym like a daycare- not a professional, athletic environment. Since my daughter was young when the gym had many staff leave for the other gym we were not aware of the issues and why everyone left but it's become obvious. Even when the gym selects competitions to go to for the season for teams to attend they seem to only pick comps where there are zero other teams to compete against so they automatically get first. That doesn't teach these athletes anything and it honestly feels like a scam when we were told we were part of a "competitive" program. The gym just wants to collect those banners and take credit for being a "winning" program even if it is fake. I want my child to learn the value of hard work but that doesn't happen here. Last year my daughters coach from this gym liked to violently scream at the kids during practice until they were all crying- one dad even pulled his daughter from practice one day and never came back because of it. In October my daughter's dog died right in front of her before practice so we called the office to explain she would be absent. Their office lady told us if she didn't come that day she would be punished and lose her spot in routine. So we took her, heartbroken, so she wouldn't get punished because her dog died. We know the importance of committing to a team and showing up when it counts as we are trying to teach our daughter good morals so we took her even though it was painful. This wasn't even the tip of the iceberg even with all the other issues we've experienced ourselves and seen other families go through at this gym. My daughter in 5 years at this gym has never missed a competition, more than 2 practices a season, and we live over an hour away. She is dedicated and loves her sport but at this gym if you're not in with the clique the gym owner and her daughter run your kid will suffer for it. For example this year we did have a family vacation during season, we gave the gym (months) advance notice and this WAS NOT during comp season. She missed two practices but because of this she was removed from her spot and replaced in routine for the first 3 comps until her coaches realized the replacement couldn't execute pyramid so they were forced to put my kid back in her spot. We had several private meetings with the gym owner about our concerns and she basically told us it sucks to suck while laughing in our face. We still had our daughter continue her commitment to this gym even after this treatment and our family being at the gym for five years. We wanted to set a good example for our child, that you don't quit even when you're mistreated or things are going poorly because you made a commitment to your team. We even signed our daughter up for their STUNT team after one such meeting because we didn't want our daughter to lose any skill or stop developing because she was basically benched for punishment on her other team. I had concerns after tryouts for STUNT that it would not be a good fit for our daughter as it became clear most of the girls in that program had skills at a significantly lower level than what my daughter is currently at. We were promised our daughter would still be challenged and given the opportunity to work on her development. That's not what happened. Our daughter was expected to stand against a wall at every game and maybe do two SOMERSAULTS! It was a joke but we didn't pull our daughter from that team mid season because that doesn't set a good example. Now at the end of season we were charged $150 this week for their stunt regionals in May. Which is totally fine as we were planning on going and finishing out the season we committed to. Since we have had so many issues we did decide to not continue at IC for next season. Tryouts for the new gym coincidentally are scheduled the exact time as the very last stunt practice so we made sure to let the coach know this well in advance. The coach informed us that she no longer wants our daughter to end the season with the team at regionals due to this. When my husband asked the gym owner to refund the charge for the regionals since they decided our daughter can't go (not us), she laughed in his face and refused. They truly don't care about running a reputable or professional business. Just look at their Facebook reviews for another family's example of how Julie talks to parents/customers. It's gross. I just know with their mean girl tactics too they are going to twist facts about what really happened for anyone that asks. We've seen them do it to other families. So take my experience as a warning and trust me- put your child in any other cheer gym in the valley.

I made a purchase and Idaho cheer sent my order to another company to process. The shoes were to…read moresmall and I had to call 3 or 4 times to get a valid question answered. I have since returned the shoes but have yet to receive a refund nor a response to my email. Jan and Julie Clairborne are not good for the company.

I started coaching here right after Rick retired and Jina and Carla bought the gym. Since then they…read morehave worked really hard to make the gym organized, communicative, and a great place for gymnasts to grow and learn. Our pre-school/kindergarten age group classes are more strict than some other gyms so you have to find what's best for you. Our beginner classes for kids 5-12 are focusing on the basics for success, we have three different pre-team classes so we can place a gymnast with a group that will be fitted to their needs, and we of course have our team program. We do not have a level 1 or 2 team as we train pre-team to move on to either our level 3 compulsory program or excel. We also have a Cheernastics class that focuses on tumbling, myself a retired gymnast and a retired cheerleader coach that class. Call the gym to find out more!

We have been apart of Mountain West for almost a year now and I have to tell you that we found our…read moreHOME! My daughter loves gymnastics and has been doing it for almost 4 years now. When we moved to Boise, ID we were nervous about finding a gym that was right for us. We did a lot of shopping around and as soon as we walked into Mountain West, my daughter and I knew we found the place to call HOME! As soon as we walked in we were greeted with happy smiles! All the coaches and owners make my daughter feel like she is a part of the family. The Staff and Owners are all friendly and willing to help all the kids with whatever they need! Rick and Heidi are amazing gym owners and put the girls needs first. They are always giving tips to the kids to help them get better and improve. This is such a great place for kids who love gymnastics.