Idaho Fine Arts Academy — School Calendar 2026-27

The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company (RW) — one of the country's leading contemporary dance companies — is coming to IFAA to choreograph a brand-new dance on our high school and middle school dance majors! During the week, RW artists will also teach after-school classes at several West Ada arts schools; the Idaho Dance Education Organization Conference and State High School Dance Festival keynote speaker is Leslie Kraus, RW Artistic Director. This event is held at IFAA for ages 14 and up. RW is giving us a professional dance concert at CPAC — so keep an eye out for those opportunities too. These opportunities have come to us thanks to grants from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Idaho Department of Education, the Idaho Dance Education Organization, WASD's arts schools (PSA, CDSA, CJSA, IFAA), and the Idaho Arts Charter. We will also be holding a fundraiser soon to help raise funds for this residency. Here's what your big weekend looks like: Please note: All IFAA dance majors are performing Friday night at IFAA. All IFAA 8th-grade to 12th-grade students need to attend all Friday and Saturday events. 8th graders are our volunteer site leaders, and 9th through 12th grade students need to register for the eventMonday- FridayLearn new RW choreography created for IFAA dancers during dance classRW Assembly for all IFAA studentsCommunity/Family dance classes on various nights at the WASD arts schools; the detailed schedule will soon be sharedFridayTake a high school dance class in the evening to warm up at IFAAIFAA Dance Majors (HS/MS) perform Daniel's dances in our Black Box Theater along with other performance groups at 7:00 PM — your moment to shine! - FREE to IDEO conference attendees and $5 for general public. See press release and flier attached.SaturdayAttend the IDEO Conference & State High School Dance Festival, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (keynotes, group movement sessions, and breakout classes) - there is a cost, please scan the QR code. The cost includes a lunch. Breakfast and dinner on your own. See press release and flier attached.Watch Ririe-Woodbury perform live in concert at the Centennial Performing Arts Center (CPAC) at 7:00 PM - FREE for IFAA students and IDEO conference attendees and $10 for students and $20 for the general public. See press release and flier attached.This is a rare chance to create with professional dancers, take class from company artists, perform on stage, and get inspired all weekend long. Come ready to work hard, learn a ton, and have fun.

The Ririe-Woodbury Dance Company (RW) — one of the country's leading contemporary dance companies — is coming to IFAA to choreograph a brand-new dance on our high school and middle school dance majors! During the week, RW artists will also teach after-school classes at several West Ada arts schools; the Idaho Dance Education Organization Conference and State High School Dance Festival keynote speaker is Leslie Kraus, RW Artistic Director. This event is held at IFAA for ages 14 and up. RW is giving us a professional dance concert at CPAC — so keep an eye out for those opportunities too. These opportunities have come to us thanks to grants from the Idaho Commission on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Idaho Department of Education, the Idaho Dance Education Organization, WASD's arts schools (PSA, CDSA, CJSA, IFAA), and the Idaho Arts Charter. We will also be holding a fundraiser soon to help raise funds for this residency. Here's what your big weekend looks like: Please note: All IFAA dance majors are performing Friday night at IFAA. All IFAA 8th-grade to 12th-grade students need to attend all Friday and Saturday events. 8th graders are our volunteer site leaders, and 9th through 12th grade students need to register for the eventMonday- FridayLearn new RW choreography created for IFAA dancers during dance classRW Assembly for all IFAA studentsCommunity/Family dance classes on various nights at the WASD arts schools; the detailed schedule will soon be sharedFridayTake a high school dance class in the evening to warm up at IFAAIFAA Dance Majors (HS/MS) perform Daniel's dances in our Black Box Theater along with other performance groups at 7:00 PM — your moment to shine! - FREE to IDEO conference attendees and $5 for general public. See press release and flier attached.SaturdayAttend the IDEO Conference & State High School Dance Festival, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM (keynotes, group movement sessions, and breakout classes) - there is a cost, please scan the QR code. The cost includes a lunch. Breakfast and dinner on your own. See press release and flier attached.Watch Ririe-Woodbury perform live in concert at the Centennial Performing Arts Center (CPAC) at 7:00 PM - FREE for IFAA students and IDEO conference attendees and $10 for students and $20 for the general public. See press release and flier attached.This is a rare chance to create with professional dancers, take class from company artists, perform on stage, and get inspired all weekend long. Come ready to work hard, learn a ton, and have fun.

Review the school calendar for conference scheduling and details.

Review the school calendar for conference dates and scheduling information.

Early release for students happens once per month to enable teacher collaboration and continuous training.Early release times are:High Schools: 12:25Middle Schools: 12:56Elementary Schools: 1:40

All Sophomores and most Juniors.