BAM!

What an exciting and diverse concert we have planned for our final performance of the season. Four brand new works will be premiered April 15th-17th, thats in two weeks!

Along with our artistic directors, Marla and Carl, Jenn Freeman and myself will be part of the nights line up of stunning, daring and provocative choreography that IDT is known for.

     A very unique element of this show is the collaboration between the Boise Art Museum, Boise State University, Opera Idaho and Idaho Dance Theatre. All these great organizations have come together to create the production of Orpheus and Euridice.

     Ricky Ian Gordon’s song cycle, a 70-minute modern and personal take on the Greek myth of Orpheus and Euridice, stars soprano Laura Rushing-Raynes and clarinetist Leslie Moreau, performing the title roles, accompanied by pianist Mark Hansen and dancers choreographed by Marla Hansen of Idaho Dance Theatre.  It will be performed in BAM’s Sculpture Court, Stephen Knapp’s lightpainting will provide the backdrop for a new, visionary retelling of this age-old tale.  

     Enjoy this full-version of the Opera including performances by IDT at the Museum for this very special event, April 8th-10th, 7:30pm and 2:30 pm on the 10th. For tickets please visit BAM’s official website @ http://www.boiseartmuseum.org/events/fiesta.php . 

     You can also see the shorter dance version of this opera at our Spring Performance, April 15th - 17th at Boise State’s Special Events Center. This jam packed Spring performance will be one to remember so be sure to get your tickets.

See you at the show!

~ Gonzalo

Busy Busy Busy

     Holy smokes! It is time for an update... IDT has certainly been very busy these last few weeks! So let me fill you in on all of our exciting adventures.

     Our Winter Performance went absolutely swell. Marla's piece was a crowd pleaser, Lauren's was a big hit, and Carl's creative vision of Boise showed our companies versatility to mixed media and risk-taking style.

     From there it was one day of rest and then right back to the grind. Jennifer Freeman, an IDT alum and current free lance dancer/teacher/choreographer, flew in from New York to set a piece on the company. The piece is a gorgeous play of energy, flow, and constant change. I don't want to reveal too much information because it is a piece to be experienced! So don't miss Jenn's talented choreography in our April show.
 
     After that it was on to work with Marla and Carl. Carl is setting new work that is challenging in both the physical and mental capacities. Rehearsal has been a blast! Marla has a special collaboration work with Opera Idaho. We will be teaming up to perform Orpheus in the Boise Art Museum as well as on stage in the SPEC for our show. Check out our website for more information.

     Now rehearsals aside we just had the pleasure of putting on a very successful Gala. Our third annual Dancing Through the Decades Gala was a big hit in the Stueckle Sky Center with the band High Street getting us up and boogeyin' till our shoes fell off. This year in our tradition of decades theme we honored the 60s and 70s. All of our guests donned their old closet hideaways, rented costumes, or clever attire and partied until the cows came home! 
     
     We again put on our ever popular Dancing with the Stars competition and let me tell you it was a riot! We had great returning celebs and some fresh newbies! The award went to our newest crew and it's so much deserved praise. All I can say is Joe Critchfield who is 6'5" kicked to his ears, beat boxed like a pro, and to finish ended in the splits. Now of course he had help from his fellow crew members of Diana Turner and IDT dancer Eric. 


     If you are among the crowd who didn't make it you definitely missed a great party. No worries because you can bet we will be ready for next years hoopla! Any ideas for decade? We have already done the 80s, and 20s as well.

     As for the dancers we have been busy with rehearsal, school shows, and our other jobs/school. We cannot wait to show you our new work for April. It is going to be a fabulous show. Complete with another new work from company member Gonzalo Valdez. Stay tuned to hear/see what he has up his sleeve...

Until next time!

~ Caitlin