Idaho Matters

Promoting gender equity with Ballet Idaho

Earlier this month Ballet Idaho was recognized for their role in promoting gender equity within the world of dance by the Dance Data Project. Idaho Matters talks with Ballet Idaho's Artistic Director and one of their choreographers to find out how we can bring more awareness to the gender gap in ballet and what it meant to the company to be recognized in this way.

Broadcast on:: 16 Mar 2023

Dancer: Ashley Baker( Quinn Wharton / Photo courtesy of Ballet Idaho)

Earlier this month, Ballet Idaho was recognized for its role in promoting gender equity within the world of dance by the Dance Data Project.

The project assesses “how dance companies measure up in terms of commissioning female creators, promoting women to leadership positions, and fostering a transparent and accountable culture."

Ballet Idaho's Artistic Director, Garrett Anderson and company dancer and choreographer,Ashley Baker joined Idaho Matters to talk more about this special recognition.