BY KAREN BOSSICK
Hoping to capitalize on the excitement generated by Ballet Sun Valley Festival, Footlight Dance Centre will hold an open house today and Thursday.
Youngsters may register for classes between 5 and 8 p.m. today—Wednesday, Aug. 30—at the Community Campus in Hailey. They may register from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, at Studio Move at 213 Northwood Way in Ketchum’s light industrial district.
Classes are offered for children 4 years of age through high school.
Adult ballet will be offered Monday mornings at the Hailey center.
Footlight Dance has been offering classes under the direction of Hilarie Neely since 1984.
Classes include ballet, pointe, creative movement, jazz, hip hop, modern/contemporary and tap dance.
Classes run through May with several performance and workshop opportunities.
Teachers include Christina Arpp, Julie Ott, Melodie Taylor-Mauldin, Michele Minailo, Hilary Neely, Jen Simpson, Leah Taylor and Anne Winton.
NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS COMING UP
Auditions for “Nutcracker” with Eugene Ballet will be held on Saturday, Sept. 9, at the Community Campus in Hailey. Parts are available for children ages 5 through high school.
For more information, call 208-578-5462 or go to www.footlightdancecentre.com.