Idaho's Best Dance Studio
Voted Idaho's Best Dance Studio in Central Idaho for 2026.
Celebrating Every Step Since 2015
About Ovation Dance in Twin Falls
Ovation Dance is a Twin Falls, Idaho dance studio where every dancer is welcomed, encouraged and celebrated, from a first class at age 3 to a senior solo.
Our Story
More Than Ten Years of Dance in the Magic Valley
Ovation Dance opened in downtown Twin Falls in 2015 with a simple idea: every dancer's journey is worth celebrating. Whether a dancer is taking a very first class, exploring a new style or growing as a performer, we want them to feel supported, challenged and proud of their progress.
Ten seasons later, that's still how every class runs. Our 2025–26 season marked our 10-year anniversary with a recital called Celebrate Every Step, and some of the dancers who started with us in those first seasons now teach our youngest dancers.
We believe dance is about more than learning steps. It's about building confidence, encouraging creativity, forming real friendships and celebrating growth at every stage.
Mission & Values
Our Mission
To create a place where every dancer feels welcome, grows in confidence, and is celebrated every step of the way.
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Confidence
Helping dancers believe in themselves.
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Growth
Celebrating progress, not perfection.
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Belonging
Creating a place for every dancer.
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Excellence
Teaching with care and purpose.
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Joy
Keeping the love of dance at the heart of it all.
Trained Right
Certified Curriculum, Award-Winning Studio
High standards, never harsh. Our classes follow respected, progression-based syllabi so dancers build skills safely, step by step.
Acrobatic Arts
A professional, level-based acro syllabus focused on safe progressions, proper technique and injury-aware training.
International Dance Technique
Skill-based progressions across multiple styles. Our classes also follow the Godfrey Method curriculum.
The Studio
A Safe, Welcoming Place to Dance
- Watch class live. Lobby monitors stream every classroom, so families can see progress without interrupting.
- Background-checked staff. Every team member is cleared to work with children, and first aid is given by certified staff.
- Age-appropriate, always. Music, costumes and choreography are chosen with care, and never explicit or suggestive.
- Room for every ability. We welcome dancers who attend with an aide or support person and are happy to work with your dancer's school or care team.
- All-inclusive tuition. Costumes, recital participation and select shoes and tights are built in. More dancing, fewer surprise fees.
333 Main Ave E, Twin Falls, ID 83301 · Get directions →
Meet the Director
Kiah Carpenter
Kiah holds a B.A. in Dance from Columbia College Chicago, is a certified Acrobatic Arts instructor and is Artistic Director of the Inspirata Dance Project. She leads a team of instructors trained at the College of Southern Idaho, the Atlanta Ballet Centre and right here at Ovation.
Community
Our Season Sponsors
Local businesses and families who help Ovation dancers train, perform and shine.
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Come try a class and see why Magic Valley families call Ovation their second home. Book a trial class, or register and see this season's schedule.