For the last three months we have been busy at work in the dance studio creating new choreography and setting a past favorite. The studio essentially becomes a lab of sorts where we get to explore, experiment and discover new ways of creating movement. With the performances in the horizon we polish and look forward
with excitement to share and present our hard work.
With that said, I have also been hard at work creating a new piece for this upcoming show. There is no greater satisfaction than seeing ones own work on stage performed by an amazing and talented group of dancers.
This will be the third piece I set on the company, and I can’t express how excited and thrilled I am. I am using music from a guitar duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, their fast and rhythmic music inspired me to create “Por Tu Amor”. It is a piece based on the class
ic forbidden love story, only with a very fun and Latin flare. It is set in four sections and it is full of intensity, athleticism and of course romance. The costumes for this piece are absolutely amazing. I designed the concept and they were created and made by Lito-John Demetita, who is an IDT alumnus and very talented designer.
I have been fortunate enough to have the support of both Marla and Carl in venturing into this new facet of m
y dance career. As a young choreographer it is hard to find people and places in the dance world that will allow you to set and showcase your own work. It is very similar to a freshly graduated college s
tudent wondering in the “real world”. Not everyone will welcome that student and it’s in great part to youth and inexperience. I am very grateful to have their support and allow me to represent them and their company with my work.
Here is a little preview of the dancers rehearsing the opening combination. The pictures were taken by Carl during one of my rehearsals. To see the rest of the piece with costumes, lighting and
sabor (flavor) you will have to come to the show.
For the last three months we have been busy at work in the dance studio creating new choreography and setting a past favorite. The studio essentially becomes a lab of sorts where we get to explore, experiment and discover new ways of creating movement. With the performances in the horizon we polish and look forward 
with excitement to share and present our hard work.
This will be the third piece I set on the company, and I can’t express how excited and thrilled I am. I am using music from a guitar duo, Rodrigo y Gabriela, their fast and rhythmic music inspired me to create “Por Tu Amor”. It is a piece based on the class
ic forbidden love story, only with a very fun and Latin flare. It is set in four sections and it is full of intensity, athleticism and of course romance. The costumes for this piece are absolutely amazing. I designed the concept and they were created and made by Lito-John Demetita, who is an IDT alumnus and very talented designer.
y dance career. As a young choreographer it is hard to find people and places in the dance world that will allow you to set and showcase your own work. It is very similar to a freshly graduated college s
tudent wondering in the “real world”. Not everyone will welcome that student and it’s in great part to youth and inexperience. I am very grateful to have their support and allow me to represent them and their company with my work.
as been a great beginning to this season. Out first show in November was a great success and our pay what you can night was a hit as well. We completely understand how the economy has affected the way we spend our extra cash and coming to a performance can now seem like a luxury. That is why IDT has offered this pay what you can night, so that all of our loyal and our new audience members can continue to enjoy what we love to do, perform. Now there is absolutely no excuse to spend a night away from “experiencing the unexpected” at one of our shows. We will continue to provide this opportunity once during every performance week for the remainder of the season.
one. My name is Caitlin Stanley and this is my third year with the company. I started dancing at the age of four at a local studio in Southern Idaho. I danced throughout high school and pursued the art form when I moved to the Treasure Valley to attend Boise State University. My three years with IDT have been full of many amazing moments that have challenged me to grow, improve, and ultimately become who I am today. I love the company and its dedication to creating innovative contemporary dance for its dancers and audience members alike.
