Capital City Youth Ballet

It's time again for our fabulous Daddy/Daughter Masquerade benefit! Details about how to purchase advance tickets are available by emailing [email protected] or calling 208-378-9752. We hope to see you there!

We hope you've enjoyed the chance to get to know our Youth Company members a over the past few days! There is still time to come enjoy one of their performances at our annual Winter Show fundraiser, Saturday the 21st, at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions.

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Suraya:

Suraya is 15 years old, and has been dancing since she was 4. She joined Youth Company in 2020, and has been en pointe for 4 years. In her time away from dance, she loves fashion design, embroidery and listening to music or audiobooks.

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Mariah:

"Hello, my name is Mariah Steadman. I am 14 and in 9th grade. I have been dancing ballet since I was 3 years old. Outside of ballet I play the piano, garden, read (when/if I have time) and spend time with my family."

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Ellie:

"Hi! My name is Ellie Peterson, and I am 15 years old. I am a sophomore in high school, and I have been doing ballet for 12 years. My favorite ballets are Swan Lake and the Sleeping Beauty, and I enjoy watching ballet videos on YouTube. I also like listening to music and hanging out with friends and family in my free time as well. I would love to become a professional ballet dancer or a counselor when I am older."

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Esther:

"Hi my name is Esther; this is my 2nd year dancing in the youth company. I am 14 years old as of September 2022. I have danced with Capital City Ballet for around four years, and have found the community to be so inclusive and sweet as well as productive. I have always been the girl who can’t walk more than 100 meters without doing some kind of dance move. Some of my other interests are: drawing, writing music, poetry, plants, skateboarding and so on. I have no plans as to whether I will go professional with dance but I don’t see myself being able to stop because that skip in my step is so vital to who I am. I admire many different ballets and can’t decide whether one is my favorite. Thanks for taking the time to read! God bless!"

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Emma:

"Hi, my name is Emma Cantin, and I am 15. I have been dancing for 6 years. Outside of ballet, I like to sing, do crafts, and write."

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Phoebe:

"Hi! My name is Phoebe Seibel, and I have been dancing for 5 and a half years. My favorite ballet is the Nutcracker, and in my spare time I enjoy cooking, reading, doing art, learning random things (especially things related to science), and hanging out with my family and dogs."

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Morgan:

"Hello, my name is Morgan Griffin! I am 16 years old and a sophomore in high school. I started ballet when I was three. I have been a member of the CCYB for four years, and I am so excited for this year! Some fun facts about me include - my favorite ballet is Romeo and Juliet, and my favorite dancer is Beckanne Sisk. I also have a weird obsession with ducks and dinosaurs. I have two large dogs (100 lb labs) who both think they are lap dogs, but I still love them. In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my friends and listening to all genres of music.

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Emma G:

"Hi! My name is Emma Going, and this is my fourth year in youth company. Outside of ballet I like to paint, draw, and read. And I love turtles!"

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Brenna:

"My name is Brenna and I am 16 years old and a junior in high school. I have been dancing for 8 years. This will be my 4th year in company. Outside of ballet I love to read and hang out with friends and family."

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Clara:

Clara is 13 years old and in the 7th grade. When Clara is not dancing, she enjoys reading, writing stories, hanging out with friends as well as cleaning and organizing. She has been doing ballet since she was 4 years old and is excited for many more years of dancing to come.

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Lindsay:

"Hi my name is Lindsay Whiting and I'm 16 years old. I've been dancing for 8 years now and 4 years en pointe. I also enjoy hanging out with my friends and family outside of dance."

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Lorna:

"Hello! my name is Lorna Strauss. I have been dancing for ten years and this is my first year in youth company. Some of my favorite things to do are explore nature and go on road trips.

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Elliott:

Elliott Antoniuk is seventeen years old and is in 11th grade and in the DP program at Sage International School. Elliott has been dancing at Capital City Ballet center since she was three years old. This will be her fifth year in the youth company. Elliott has been en pointe for six years. Her other hobbies include riding her horse Indy, hanging out with friends and family, embroidery, sewing and most any other kind of craft.

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Addison:

This is Addison’s first year at Capital City Ballet Center, and her first year in its company. She has been dancing for 14 years, starting at the age of two and a half. She is a junior at Sage International School of Boise. Besides dancing she loves to be outside and hangout with her friends. She is very excited for her first year here at Capital City Ballet Center!

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who might wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Sophia Willmorth:

"My name is Sophia and I have been dancing for 13 years at Capital City Ballet. Some of my favorite ballets I have performed in were Cinderella as a step sister, Don Quixote as Queen of the Dryads, and Peter Pan as Peter Pan. Some of my other hobbies include crochet, sewing, and writing. Because I am a senior, this will be my last year as part of the youth company, but am so excited to make the most of these last few performances!"

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center.

This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who wish to pursue a career in dance. In this series we’re introducing our 2022-2023 Youth Company members. Meet Samatha:

"My name is Samantha Mangan. I am 13 years old and I have been dancing since I was three. I started youth company 1 year ago and enjoy the dances we have done these past years. I hope one day to be a professional dancer and open my own ballet studio. I am so thankful to have wonderful teachers and a great ballet studio."

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center. This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

Capital City Youth Ballet is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization which seeks to provide a training ground for pre-professional students who wish to pursue a career in dance.

Please join us in celebrating our 2022-2023 Youth Company Members: (from lower left) Suraya, Samantha, Clara, Emma C.; Sophia, Ellie, Brenna, Addison; Esther, Morgan, Lindsay; Lorna, Phoebe, Emma G., Mariah; Elliott (not pictured).

Part of our mission is to provide performance opportunities in a theatre setting distinct from school recitals or exhibitions: We hope you will join us for our annual Winter Show on Saturday, January 21, 2023, for either a matinee or evening performance at the Nampa Civic Center. This performance features the story ballet “Twelve Dancing Princesses” and classical ballet excerpts from “Paquita”, as well as two original pieces by resident choreographers. You may purchase tickets in advance at: https://nampaciviccenter.com/events/the-twelve-dancing-princesses/

That's a wrap folks, on our 2021 Capital City Youth Ballet Meet the Artist series! We hope you've enjoyed learning a little more about our 2020-21 company dancers.

Thank you so much for the support you've shown CCYB already through ticket sales and donations for our Winter Show performance, which is streaming now through Sunday, February 21st. If you haven't had the opportunity it see it yet, it would make a great weekend activity! Tickets are just $20 to rent the performance for a 48-hour viewing window.

Capital City Youth Ballet is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization open by audition to young pre-professional dancers who are 12-18 years old. (There is an opportunity to donate to CCYB through the ticketing platform if you would like to contribute in that way.) The URL to purchase your access key is: https://www.showtix4u.com/event-details/47216

Pictured is the 2020-21 Senior Company, from left to right: Madilyn, Elliott, Camille, Sophia, and Brielle.

Rounding out our 2021 CCYB "Meet the Artist" series is Betty. You’ll be seeing Betty dancing in Carnival of the Animals as one of the Chickens and one of the Pianists (Casts A and B); in “Dawn”, choreographed by Caitlin Cullen, and in the Corps de Ballet for Les Sylphides.

"My name is Betty and I am 18 years old. I have been taking ballet since I was 4. This is my second year in the youth company and third year en pointe. I also like playing music on my violin."

Thank you for sharing your hard work and beautiful dancing with our audience Betty!

“Hi I'm Suraya, I'm 14 years old, and I've been dancing since I was 5. Dance is my biggest passion, but I also love to bake and play piano. I'd say my favorite ballet is Swan Lake because it's a beautiful classic."

You’ll be seeing Suraya dancing in Carnival of the Animals as one of the Zebras and one of the Cuckoos (Casts A and B); in “Dawn”, choreographed by Caitlin Cullen, and in the Corps de Ballet for Les Sylphides

Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us Suraya!

This year in our Winter Show, company member Morgan will be seen dancing in Carnival of the Animals among the Chickens and Pianists =). She is also dancing in the Corps de Ballet of our adaptation of Les Sylphides and in “Dawn”, choreographed by Caitlin Cullen.

Morgan is 14 years old and currently in 8th grade. She has been dancing since she was 3 years old and has been en pointe for the past 2 years. Before joining Capital City Ballet Center, she danced with Lodi Ballet in California and Sierra Nevada Ballet in Nevada. In her free time, Morgan enjoys hanging out with her friends and her favorite dog, Toby. She also loves listening to music, (especially Broadway musicals) and baking yummy goodies for her family. Interesting fact about Morgan…she is obsessed with ducks. (“quack”)

Morgan, we loved hearing a little more about you and look forward to watching you dance in the Winter Show!

"Hello, my name is Athena. I’m 16 years old and I've been dancing for around 10 years and been en pointe for 2-3 years. My favorite ballet is Swan Lake and when I’m not dancing, I’m doing some other form of art like ceramics or painting."

You’ll be seeing Athena dancing in Carnival of the Animals as a Zebra and Pianist (Casts A and B); in “Dawn”, choreographed by Caitlin Cullen, and in the Corps de Ballet for Les Sylphides.

Thank you Athena for sharing your hard work and artistry with our audience!

Camille, who is also in her final year with CCYB, is the next dancer in our "Meet the Artist" series. In our Winter Show this year she is performing the roles of Fish, Tortoises, and Swan in Cast A of Carnival of the Animals, and Fish, Tortoises, and Kangaroo in Cast B. She is also a soloist in our adaptation of Les Sylphides and in “Dance Sacred and Profane”, choreographed by Joanne Michaels.

Camille is 18 years old and graduated high school in the summer of 2020. She has been dancing for nearly 5 years and is honored to join Capital City Youth Ballet for her third and final year. When she is not dancing, Camille enjoys gardening, drawing, stretching, and hanging out with her family and friends. What are her plans for the next year? She couldn’t tell you, because Camille likes to live life spontaneously and see where the road takes her. However, she may or may not have big plans for the very near future. 😉

Thank you for being a part of our company Camille, and we can't wait to hear what you have planned!

"My name is Brenna, I'm 14 years old, and I have been dancing for almost 7 years now. I love reading and hanging out with friends. I love ballet and I'm excited for the show!"

Brenna is one more of our 2020-2021 Youth Ballet company members. (We have 13 this year!) You’ll be seeing her dancing in Carnival of the Animals as a Bird and Pianist (Casts A and B); in “Dawn”, choreographed by Caitlin Cullen, and in the Corps de Ballet for Les Sylphides.

Thank you for sharing Brenna - we look forward to watching you dance in the Winter Show as well!

Next up in our CCYB series is Lindsay. When you view our Winter Show (do you have your tickets yet?) you’ll see her dancing in Carnival of the Animals as a Bird and Pianist (Casts A and B); in “Dawn”, choreographed by Caitlin Cullen, and in the Corps de Ballet for Les Sylphides.

"Hi my name is Lindsay, and I am 15 years old. I've lived in Boise, Idaho my entire life, and I have been dancing for 7 years. I love to dance, cook, and spend time with friends and family."

Thank you for sharing Lindsay - we look forward to seeing you dance!

Emma, another artist in the Capital City Youth Ballet company, is performing in Carnival of the Animals with the Chickens and Pianists (Casts A and B); in “Dawn”, choreographed by Caitlin Cullen, and in the Corps de Ballet for Les Sylphides.

"My name is Emma. I am 14 years old, and this is my second year in the youth company. I've been en pointe for 2 years and have done ballet for almost eight years now. When I'm not at ballet or school, I like to paint and make colorful crafts. Something that not many people know about me is that I am really bad at telling left from right."

Thank you Emma for sharing your dancing with our audience! We would never know about your right-left challenges. ;-)