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15 Years
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Your Trusted Dance School in Boise for All Ages and Styles
Founded in 2011 by Echo Waldron-Noble, Echo School of Dance provides meaningful dance education for all ages and abilities. Our state-of-the-art facility in Boise, Idaho, offers pre-professional training in ballet, jazz, tap, and hip-hop, alongside innovative programs for individuals with special needs through our DevelopMental Dance initiative. We prioritize individual growth, creativity, and community engagement, fostering self-discipline, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for dance. Our experienced instructors create a safe, inclusive environment that emphasizes technical excellence while encouraging personal expression.With a focus on accessibility, we host free trial classes, monthly open sessions, and community events to nurture broader participation in the arts. Our commitment to evolving programs ensures students receive dynamic, age-appropriate instruction tailored to their developmental needs. Through recitals, competitions, and collaborative projects like Concept Ea pre-professional companywe provide diverse performance opportunities that challenge and inspire. We actively partner with local schools to expand dance education access and plan future scholarship programs to support underprivileged students.
Services
Ballet Classes
Jazz Dance
Hip-Hop
Adult Dance
Special Needs
Competition Teams
Acro Dance
Lyrical/Contemporary
Stretch & Conditioning
Ballroom/Swing
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We offer specialized dance programs for individuals with special needs.
- Our instructors provide personalized attention in a state-of-the-art facility.
- We host free trial classes and community engagement events monthly.
- Our competition teams and Concept E pre-professional company enhance performance skills.
- We emphasize technical excellence alongside creativity and self-expression.
Services
Ballet Classes
Our ballet program offers structured training from beginner to advanced levels, focusing on technique, musicality, and performance. Students develop strength, flexibility, and artistry through age-appropriate curricula. Classes prepare dancers for recitals, competitions, and potential roles in our performing company.
DevelopMental Dance
This adaptive program provides dance education for individuals with special needs in a supportive environment. Small class sizes and specialized instruction promote motor development, self-esteem, and creative expression. Sessions include 6-week courses with personalized attention.
Competition Teams
Our competition teams offer advanced training in choreography, stage presence, and technical precision. Dancers participate in regional competitions, conventions, and community performances. Requirements include mandatory ballet, jazz, and conditioning classes to ensure comprehensive skill development.
Adult Dance
Designed for adults aged 17+, these classes cover ballet, tap, and hip-hop at beginner to advanced levels. Sessions focus on fitness, technique improvement, and creative expression in a non-competitive environment. No prior experience is required for entry-level courses.
Concept E
Concept E is a collaborative pre-professional company for dancers aged 13-19. Participants train with industry professionals, attend conventions, and perform at community events. The program emphasizes artistic growth, networking, and advanced technical development through monthly rehearsals and specialized workshops.
People
Echo Waldron-Noble
Founder
Echo Waldron-Noble founded Echo School of Dance in 2011 to provide inclusive, high-quality dance education. With decades of experience in dance instruction, she developed the studio's curriculum and special needs programs. Her leadership emphasizes technical excellence and community engagement.
Questions
What age groups do you accept for dance classes?
We offer classes for children as young as walking age through adults. Programs include parent/tot sessions, youth classes, teen divisions, and adult dance courses.
Do you offer trial classes for new students?
Yes, we provide free trial classes during designated weeks. Contact our studio to schedule your trial session and explore our programs.
Are there performance opportunities for students?
Students participate in annual recitals, community events, and competition teams. Concept E members receive additional performance and networking opportunities throughout the year.
What special programs do you offer beyond standard dance classes?
We provide DevelopMental™ Dance for special needs individuals, competition teams, Concept E pre-professional training, and adult dance classes. Private lessons are available upon request.
How can I register for classes?
Register online through our website or visit our studio office in person. New students should create an account and complete the registration process before attending classes.
What are the requirements for joining competition teams?
Auditions occur annually in May. Dancers must commit to additional rehearsals, take required technique classes, and participate in competitions. Specific age and skill requirements apply for each team level.
Reviews (7)
Leslee H.
Apr 17, 2021
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If I could give zero stars, I would. This studio is ran by very unprofessional people with limited communication capacity. They are very unorganized, extremely unprofessional, and often use threats when dancers are not meeting the expectations, causing stress and anxiety among the dancers. At one point, a coach yelled at my 17 year old, in front of the entire team "you are not worthy of being on the same team as [dancer's name]", because she was a few minutes late to class, along with that, the coaches and staff gossip about families and dancers. They are incredibly distasteful.
Michael H.
Aug 12, 2017
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Called and left 6 messages with no call back...EVER! Horrible business practices. Will not be taking my kids here.
Danielle Hawes
Jun 01, 2017
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We just finished our first year, and had a great experience! My daughter loved her class and her teacher (Crena) was incredible with the young kids! They are knowledgeable, patient and have fun!
Judith Hansen
Dec 19, 2016
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So enjoyable watching these young people blossom. We are so fortunate to be a part of the Echo School of Dance family.
Lisa Rae Copenspire-Ross
Dec 17, 2016
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My beautiful step-daughter is 12 and just moved to Echo's studio. She did her solo at the Christmas program tonight and it was so powerful, emotional, and amazing it made me cry.
April Atchison
Oct 27, 2016
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We have been with 'Echo School of Dance' for a couple months and our girl loves it. So happy we found this studio.
Marina M.
Nov 29, 2015
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Great dancing, and obviously amazing teachers. Loved watching the girls dance. But the costume choice on one of their more recent performances at the Boise Festival of Trees is concerning! The young girls no older than 13 were dancing in what looked like panties and see through lingerie tops... Personally I find that highly inappropriate. Other than the inappropriate costumes, the dancing was excellent
