Ballet Etude Company and Academy

Ballet Etude Company and Academy is a dance studio in Rexburg, ID. It operates as both a performance-based company and a full academy, offering ballet classes for all levels from ages 3 to adults. The studio focuses on teaching clean technique, musicality, and stagecraft in a positive, focused environment. Students follow structured levels to advance safely and confidently, with regular performance opportunities in family-friendly productions designed for all ages. The organization holds a 5.00 rating based on customer reviews.

Founded by Kiersten Lewis and Madissen Fujimoto, the academy was created to provide high-quality ballet training locally in Rexburg after the founders could not find a studio that met their standards for their own children. As a 501(c)(3) non-profit, Ballet Etude is dedicated to making classical ballet accessible and enriching for the community. The core principles include excellence supported by empathy, clarity married with consistency, and art presented for everyone. Resources are directed toward scholarships, productions, and opportunities with lasting impact, aiming to remove financial and social barriers so that all aspiring students can learn, perform, and thrive. The faculty and company dancers work to nurture confidence and artistry through specific coaching and an inclusive environment.

The studio is located at 57 E Main St #8 in Rexburg. It sits on East Main Street, just a short distance from Rexburg City Hall, the Rexburg Police Department, and the Romance Theater. The Rexburg Madison Fire Department is also nearby, less than a quarter of a mile away. This central location places the academy in the heart of the town's civic and cultural district.

Ballet Etude stands out in Rexburg for its dual structure as both a training academy and a resident performance company, allowing students to apply their skills in live productions year-round. The studio’s 5.00 rating reflects the satisfaction of the families and dancers who have experienced its structured, kind, and community-focused approach to ballet education.