Twin Falls Ballet Company
From the beginning, the Company has always had the vision to give dancers the opportunity to participate in full-length ballets and bring the tradition of classical productions to the Magic Valley. We have done so for over ten years with annual performances of storybook tales, such as Snow White, Peter Pan, The Snow Queen, and more.
The Twin Falls Ballet Company continues to work with numerous dancers throughout the Magic Valley, both on the dance floor and behind the scenes. Dancers from local studios are all invited to audition for lead roles in the Twin Falls Ballet productions. We also provide graduating seniors with mentorship and leadership opportunities as part of our outreach program.
On behalf of our local dancers and those within the Twin Falls Ballet Company, we hope you thoroughly enjoy this year's performance of the Nutcracker!
Twin Falls Ballet Company
From the beginning, the Company has always had the vision to give dancers the opportunity to participate in full-length ballets and bring the tradition of classical productions to the Magic Valley. We have done so for over ten years with annual performances of storybook tales, such as Snow White, Peter Pan, The Snow Queen, and more.
The Twin Falls Ballet Company continues to work with numerous dancers throughout the Magic Valley, both on the dance floor and behind the scenes. Dancers from local studios are all invited to audition for lead roles in the Twin Falls Ballet productions. We also provide graduating seniors with mentorship and leadership opportunities as part of our outreach program.
On behalf of our local dancers and those within the Twin Falls Ballet Company, we hope you thoroughly enjoy this year's performance of the Nutcracker!
Members of the Twin Falls Ballet Company
Meet The Directors
Owner & Artistic Director
Miss Rayni Capps began ballet training at the age of three under the direction of Jon Cristifori and Kathleen Sinclair at Ballet Yuma in Yuma, Arizona. Rayni was later accepted into the private high school of Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy to continue her training. Simultaneously, she also began dancing with the Ballet Company of Arizona State University and performing as a guest artist in many local ballet productions.
She was the recipient of multiple scholarships for ballet programs across the country including Regional Dance America, and summer intensive courses with the University of Oklahoma and The College of Southern Idaho.
Miss Rayni began her teaching career upon moving to Idaho in 2008.
The Twin Falls Ballet Company was established in 2013 by Rayni Capps as the first ballet production company in the Magic Valley. In addition, Miss Rayni currently teaches at the Cottage Dance Academy. It is most rewarding for Rayni to see her love of ballet grow in the hearts of her students.
Owner & Artistic Director
Miss Rayni Capps began ballet training at the age of three under the direction of Jon Cristifori and Kathleen Sinclair at Ballet Yuma in Yuma, Arizona. Rayni was later accepted into the private high school of Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy to continue her training. Simultaneously, she also began dancing with the Ballet Company of Arizona State University and performing as a guest artist in many local ballet productions.
She was the recipient of multiple scholarships for ballet programs across the country including Regional Dance America, and summer intensive courses with the University of Oklahoma and The College of Southern Idaho.
Miss Rayni began her teaching career upon moving to Idaho in 2008.
The Twin Falls Ballet Company was established in 2013 by Rayni Capps as the first ballet production company in the Magic Valley. In addition, Miss Rayni currently teaches at the Cottage Dance Academy. It is most rewarding for Rayni to see her love of ballet grow in the hearts of her students.
Assistant Artistic Director
Emma Huntsman is a lifelong dancer and full of creativity. Being well-rounded in multiple dance styles, she would not be able to pick a favorite. She is an accomplished former competition dancer of eight years and a participant of multiple conventions and performances such as the Stadium of Fire.
Emma is endlessly encouraged and supported through her incredible family and her fiancé. She has had multiple mentors within Twin Falls throughout her life – one of them being Miss Rayni Capps. As a Twin Falls Ballet Company alumna, Emma has been assisting with productions and recitals since high school. This includes her senior project, which was being the Assistant Director for TFBC’s production of Peter and the Wolf.
As an adult, Emma hasn’t stopped dancing and choreographing. She is currently perusing her third college degree at the College of Southern Idaho. She dances with the Foreground Movement Collective and as a part of a dance project. Emma can’t wait to graduate and start her professional career!
At the Cottage Dance Academy, she also teaches the Littles classes and the Tumbling and Competition Teams under Kirsten Boehme. She plans to dance and choreograph for as long as possible to keep her passion alive.
Emma loves working with the dancers, sharing her knowledge, and helping them learn the skills and technique necessary to grow, thrive, and succeed in the art of dance!
The Nutcracker is one of Emma’s favorite parts of the holiday season, having been in its productions since a young age. She is looking forward to taking the stage again this year, but also so excited to be a part of everything behind the scenes. Emma hopes you enjoy the show and have a wonderful time!
Meet The Directors
Owner & Artistic Director
Miss Rayni Capps began ballet training at the age of three under the direction of Jon Cristifori and Kathleen Sinclair at Ballet Yuma in Yuma, Arizona. Rayni was later accepted into the private high school of Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy to continue her training. Simultaneously, she also began dancing with the Ballet Company of Arizona State University and performing as a guest artist in many local ballet productions.
She was the recipient of multiple scholarships for ballet programs across the country including Regional Dance America, and summer intensive courses with the University of Oklahoma and The College of Southern Idaho.
Miss Rayni began her teaching career upon moving to Idaho in 2008.
The Twin Falls Ballet Company was established in 2013 by Rayni Capps as the first ballet production company in the Magic Valley. In addition, Miss Rayni currently teaches at the Cottage Dance Academy. It is most rewarding for Rayni to see her love of ballet grow in the hearts of her students.
Owner & Artistic Director
Miss Rayni Capps began ballet training at the age of three under the direction of Jon Cristifori and Kathleen Sinclair at Ballet Yuma in Yuma, Arizona. Rayni was later accepted into the private high school of Flagstaff Arts and Leadership Academy to continue her training. Simultaneously, she also began dancing with the Ballet Company of Arizona State University and performing as a guest artist in many local ballet productions.
She was the recipient of multiple scholarships for ballet programs across the country including Regional Dance America, and summer intensive courses with the University of Oklahoma and The College of Southern Idaho.
Miss Rayni began her teaching career upon moving to Idaho in 2008.
The Twin Falls Ballet Company was established in 2013 by Rayni Capps as the first ballet production company in the Magic Valley. In addition, Miss Rayni currently teaches at the Cottage Dance Academy. It is most rewarding for Rayni to see her love of ballet grow in the hearts of her students.
Assistant Artistic Director
Emma Huntsman is a lifelong dancer and full of creativity. Being well-rounded in multiple dance styles, she would not be able to pick a favorite. She is an accomplished former competition dancer of eight years and a participant of multiple conventions and performances such as the Stadium of Fire.
Emma is endlessly encouraged and supported through her incredible family and her fiancé. She has had multiple mentors within Twin Falls throughout her life – one of them being Miss Rayni Capps. As a Twin Falls Ballet Company alumna, Emma has been assisting with productions and recitals since high school. This includes her senior project, which was being the Assistant Director for TFBC’s production of Peter and the Wolf.
As an adult, Emma hasn’t stopped dancing and choreographing. She is currently perusing her third college degree at the College of Southern Idaho. She dances with the Foreground Movement Collective and as a part of a dance project. Emma can’t wait to graduate and start her professional career!
At the Cottage Dance Academy, she also teaches the Littles classes and the Tumbling and Competition Teams under Kirsten Boehme. She plans to dance and choreograph for as long as possible to keep her passion alive.
Emma loves working with the dancers, sharing her knowledge, and helping them learn the skills and technique necessary to grow, thrive, and succeed in the art of dance!
The Nutcracker is one of Emma’s favorite parts of the holiday season, having been in its productions since a young age. She is looking forward to taking the stage again this year, but also so excited to be a part of everything behind the scenes. Emma hopes you enjoy the show and have a wonderful time!