Idaho Regional Ballet

09/19/2026

It’s a great day to support the art of dance! Today is National Dance Day and we invite you to be part of the future of Idaho Regional Ballet at today’s Fall Gala.

❄️Once Upon a Winter Eve
❄️TODAY- Saturday, September 19
❄️3PM - 5PM at EPAC
❄️support from afar: https://irbfallgala.maxgiving.bid/

🎥: Troy Shreve

09/18/2026

Once Upon a Winter’s Eve ✨

Join Idaho Regional Ballet for an afternoon celebrating artistry, community, and the future of our company.

This year’s Fall Gala is more than an evening of dance. It is an opportunity to invest directly in the work happening on our stage.

Proceeds will help IRB acquire new snow skirts and bodices that will serve not only our Nutcracker production, but also upcoming Giselle works.

As a nonprofit organization, we believe in making every dollar go further. Thoughtful costume design, reuse, and repurposing allow us to extend our resources while continuing to create opportunities for artistic expression.

We invite you to be part of the story.

Once Upon a Winter’s Eve
📅Saturday, September 19
📍EPAC
⌚️3PM - 5PM
📩 can’t attend in person? Support from afar by visiting https://irbfallgala.maxgiving.bid/

Come celebrate with us and help shape what’s next for Idaho Regional Ballet.

📷: Emily Nash

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

ANNOUNCING… the recipients of grant funding for fiscal year 2027!

We’re thrilled to share that 38 recipients will receive a total of $150,000 in grant funding to support projects taking place throughout Boise between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.

These projects will bring arts, culture, and community connection to Boise residents throughout the year.

The recipients are (*indicates first-time recipients):

Ballet Idaho
Basque Museum & Cultural Center
Boise Chordsmen
The Boise Bard Players
Idaho Blues Society
Boise Chinese Traditional Dance Group
Boise Hive
Boise PhotoGrid
Serenata Orchestra
Capital City Mulligan Band
Colossal Cinematic Showcase
Gemma Arts Music
Global Gardens
Idaho Film Foundation
Idaho Japanese Association
Idaho Office for Refugees
Idaho Shakespeare Festival
Idaho Regional Ballet
Kartoflanie Folk Dance Ensemble
Lala’s Jazz
LED
Lenses & Brushes
MING Studios
Off Center Dance Project
Open Arms Dance Project
Opera Idaho
Pink Pony Project
Project Flux
Rebecca Evans and Hannah Rodabaugh
Rubicon Studios
Starbelly School of Dance
Story Story Night
Surel's Place
The Luminary
Treasure Valley Children's Theater
TRICA Children's Arts
Wassmuth Center for Human Rights
Winter Wildlands Alliance

Congratulations to everyone! Learn more about their projects by heading to boiseartsandhistory.org/Grants.

Image: "Perspectives," a project by FY26 Arts & History Grant Recipient Project Flux. Pictured Katelyn Hagel. Photography by Gretchen LeMay.

08/28/2026

This summer, many of our Eagle Performing Arts Center and Idaho Regional Ballet dancers continued their training with outstanding schools and companies across the country, expanding their artistry, learning from world-class faculty, and representing our community with excellence.

Several of these opportunities were made possible through scholarships earned at The Ballet Alliance 2026 Festival, a testament to the hard work and dedication these dancers bring to the studio every day. We thank The The Ballet Alliance for their support of these young artists.

Congratulations to:
Stella DeFonte – Sacramento Ballet (The Ballet Alliance Scholarship) • Lillian Green – (The Ballet Alliance Scholarship) • Brielle Jones – Ballet West (The Ballet Alliance Scholarship) • Livia Kendrick – Pacific Northwest Ballet • Cade Rishel – Houston Ballet (Scholarship) • Kellen Rishel – Pacific Northwest Ballet (The Ballet Alliance Scholarship + Additional Scholarship) • Charlotte Rogers – University of Utah (The Ballet Alliance Scholarship) • Karree Sanders – Texas Ballet Theatre (The Ballet Alliance Scholarship) • Annalie Starr – Kansas City Ballet (The Ballet Alliance Scholarship) • Cali Whittemore – Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet & Utah Met (The Ballet Alliance Scholarship) • Amber Branco – Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet • Grace Godfrey – Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet • Lucy McNutt – Boise Ballet Academy • Milena Myers – Ballet Idaho • Audrey Parker –Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

We are incredibly proud of everything you’ve accomplished and can’t wait to see what you bring back into the studio this fall.

08/19/2026

The countdown to The Nutcracker has officially begun!

As another unforgettable season takes shape, here are a few important dates to mark on your calendar:

📋 September 4: Nutcracker Participation forms due for non IRB Eagle Performing Arts Center students
✨ September 19th: Our Fall Gala is on the horizon!
🩰 September 26th: Saturday Rehearsals begin
🎄 December 11-13: The Nutcracker at the BSU Special Events Center

Months of rehearsals, dedication, and artistry all lead to one magical weekend on stage. We can’t wait to begin another incredible season together.

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements in the weeks ahead.

📷: Chris Mackenthun

07/25/2026

🎄 Christmas is coming a little early… For today only, enjoy special pricing on tickets to The Nutcracker 2026 during our Christmas in July Flash Sale!

🎁The Nutcracker
🗓 December 11–13
📍 Boise State Special Events Center

Whether it’s your family’s annual tradition or your very first visit to the Land of Sweets, now is the perfect time to secure your seats.

Visit: https://our.show/irbthenutcracker

Presale Code: CLARA26 (enter code to purchase tickets)

Discount Code: 4ORMORE (receive 10% off 4 or more tickets!)

📷: Emily Nash

07/09/2026

A year in the making, just a few unforgettable moments on stage.

Stepping onto the stage with The The Ballet Alliance was the culmination of months of hard work, growth, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of every dancer who represented Idaho Regional Ballet with professionalism, passion, and heart.

📷: Andy Barron | production lighting - Jared A. Sayeg

06/05/2026

Please join us in thanking Ken and Robin Holsinger for their extraordinary service and dedication to Idaho Regional Ballet.

Since 2006, they have played a vital role in shaping the organization we know today. Ken’s years of leadership as Board President and Robin’s incredible artistic vision as our costume designer—and now Board President—have helped guide, strengthen, and elevate IRB in countless ways.

Their support of our dancers, families, faculty, and mission has been unwavering. Their friendship, mentorship, and belief in our vision have meant the world.

Thank you, Ken and Robin, for everything you have given to IRB. Your legacy will continue to inspire us for years to come. We are endlessly grateful. ✨