May 6th, 2023, 7:00 PM, Borah High School Auditorium
Come join us at Borah High School for a Music Week Tradition.
Shall We Dance? Yes!
The Boise Traditional Chinese Dance was founded in 2004. The program has shared and preserved the rich culture of the people including ethnic minority Chinese through classes and performances. They aim to educate and connect the Treasure Valley community through dance. They continue to independently train and nurture new generations of dancers and instructors throughout the years. We are pleased to be performing with Boise Music Week again this year.
Mladi Behar the Bosnian and Herzegovinian Cultural Center of Idaho was formed in 2000. Mladi Behar (Young Blossom) signifies a new beginning in a new country. They are a volunteer driven non-profit organization. Founded by Irvas Husiç for local Bosnian teenagers. We use traditional dance to transcend cultural barriers and a means of sharing and preserving Bosnian tradition for future generations. They debuted in Boise on March 8th, 2001.
Sidonia & Raks Al Dunia & The Beli Danse Academie is a sisterhood of performers. Their blend of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dance translates the traditional into a modern tribal experience Formed by Sidonia Om Dunia, she has created a classic style with a contemporary twist.
Ballet Folklorico Mexico Lindo is a traditional Mexican folk dance company. They perform and share dances from the various states of Mexico. In March 2023, they celebrated twenty years of being in Idaho.
Killarney Irish Dancers Company is the premier Irish dance studio of Boise and is certified by Ireland’s An Coimisiún Le Rincí Gaelacha. We welcome students of all ages and levels to learn and love the tradition of Irish dance. The Killarney dancers are encouraged to work hard to achieve personal and team goals, and to build the poise, confidence, and self-esteem that they’ll use throughout their lives, in and out of the studio.
The dancers have performed with recording artists including the Chieftains, Gaelic Storm and Natalie McMasters. They share their talents with the Community by performing at school events, nursing homes and festivals. In just 14 years, our dancers have achieved great success in the competitive arena including top 3 in Regional and National Championships in solo and team dances. Additionally, we have dancers qualifying for the North American Irish Dance Championships and the World Irish Dance Championships in Ireland.
Idaho DanceSport is a studio and community offering partner dance lessons, performance and competition opportunities, and social dancing events in Boise. Led by a professional Latin Ballroom and fosters artistic and personal grow in its community. We welcome beginners aw well as experienced dancers. If you are looking for a fun, affordable event to meet interesting people, you’ll find that at Idaho DanceSport. Join us and find out why we are More than a Dance Studio.
Idaho Lao Traditional Dance Team has been together since 2017. We have performed regularly at our Nao New Years celebration in April. It is tradition to perform for Lao New Year festivities at our Lao-Buddhist Temple, Wat Idahophoxaiyaraam in Nampa. They will be performing two traditional dances for Boise Music Week Dance Night, one slower and one a bit faster.
Susie’s Tap & Jazz Etc. was established in 1978 in Norther Idaho and are now located in Boise. They believe dance should be affordable and emphasize on the concept that “Dance is Fun”! We are excited to be performing in Boise Music Week’s Dance Night again.
The StarBelly Student Troupe is a diverse ensemble of women and men, uniting in their passion for dance. With dancers of all ages, body types, and backgrounds, they surrender to the art form, striving to be their best selves both on and off the stage. Based in Boise, and under the direction of Cecilia Rinn, the troupe has captivated audiences for over a decade, performing at local events, festivals, care centers, and private parties, representing the top students at the esteemed StarBelly School of Dance.
Flamenco Idaho has been in Boise since 2018. We focus on sharing performance and educational opportunities with the community regarding this cultural art form. They offer classes, workshops and Flamenco experiences. They will be performing some musical forms that are traditional including regional folk dances.
Boise Music Week Dance Night Dancers are four talented tap dancers from Backstage Dancer Center who will lead you through this evening of dance. They were formed in January 2022.
Chairperson:
Jo McCosh
Venue:
Borah High School Auditorium
6001 Cassia St, Boise, ID 83705
Date:
May 6th, 2023 @ 7:00 PM
Parking:
Borah’s auditorium is a separate building on the west end of the Borah High’s campus behind the tennis courts. The main entrance is on the north side of the building facing the tennis courts. Parking is available in front of Borah High and between the main campus and the auditorium.