Curtain Call

     As the curtain rises and my eyes adjust to the darkness, I see hundreds of eyes looking back at me. For me, this is by far the most exciting part of every show.  Show week fast approaches and I look forward to being back on stage and seeing those eager eyes awaiting that first sign of movement.

     Our Winter Performance is this next week, Jan 21st - 30th, starting with our preview night on the 21st. This is a great opportunity to bring the whole family as it is our "pay what you can afford" night. It starts at 7pm and its a chance to see a professional dance concert at a great price.

     Im very excited to share this performance with our audience as it has everything a dance performance can have. Carl Rowe has created a video project that incorporates Boise itself and the IDT dancers, you will fall in love with Boise all over again. Marla Hansen has choreographed a piece that will have live piano music played by Del Parkinson.  And to top the show guest choreographer Lauren Edson has set a new work that will showcase the company's strength and versatility. Video project, live music and guest choreographer make for a great performance.

     If you have not yet gotten your tickets to the show be sure to check out our website for details and ticket purchase @ www.idahodancetheatre.org.

Hope to see you at the show!

~ Gonzalo

The Long Road Back

     As many of you may know if you came to our Fall Show I got injured the week before that show. I was involved in a very strange mix up with a puppy and let's just say the puppy won. I "walked" away with a broken foot. This happened exactly one week before the show and ironically the exact day that our newest dancer Eric joined us. It was painful in many more ways than one. 

    Fortunately I have never had to go through anything like this before, but boy I now can empathize with those who have experienced injuries. There are so many small things that you don't realize people who have injuries go through. I was in a walking boot for about two months, and on crutches for about a month. The last month has been lots and lots of rehab via physical therapy. I am getting wonderful care through Focus Physical Therapy where they provide care for all of the dancers to help us in getting through the season.

     I just completed my second full week back to dance. Let me just tell you how wonderful it feels to be dancing again! I have come back to the studio with yet an even deeper respect for my profession. I guess I just did not realize how easily I could have taken for granted my abilities and the amount of wonderful work our company produces. It truly is hard to explain all that I have been learning from this and the added perspective it has given me. It makes me deeply appreciative of Idaho Dance Theatre and its commitment to the art form.

     As far as the next show which is coming up in a little over a week, you will be able to see me on stage with my company. I will still have just a minimal role due to the fact that I just started rehearsing and that I am still not quite 100%. You will get to see my lovely walking boot make an appearance as well in Carl's new video work. Make sure to check back to the blog for more details soon about the upcoming show.

As for now I am off to more rehab!

With love,

Caitlin

Look Up!

     IDT has been a professional dance company in residence at Boise State University for 22 years AND if you look around you might spot IDT all around campus. As part of this years "U" theme, BSU has featured IDT in the "U Amaze" banner located around the campuses light posts. So next time you are walking around BSU look up and check out the IDT dancers amaze the campus.