The Spot Ballet Faculty

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Kimberly Nichole Johnson has been teaching for over a decade with a strong foundation in classical ballet pedagogy, classical music and group exercise. She founded and currently directs the Gem State Ballet Ensemble which has been featured in “The Potato Movie” documentary, performed with local professional dance companies, been featured in print media and regularly collaborates with local community based organizations. In the years prior to teaching dance she taught Suzuki Violin lessons and worked in early childhood education. 

Kimberly is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3. She has received additional teacher training from Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching (DuCon), the Suzuki Association Of The Americas as well as from Patricia Blair with Ballet Chicago. Kimberly also holds certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique, American Barre Technique as well as Principles of Dance, Dancer Injury Prevention, Dancer Nutrition and Pre Pointe Assessment through NDEO and Harkness Center for Dance Injuries.  

Although Kimberly has studied at a number of different studios, she has spent over a decade training at Ballet Idaho where she is currently a teacher for the academy, Learning Through Dance Outreach Program, the Adult Division and an assistant to dancers backstage during professional productions. She also teaches pointe technique at Inspired Dance Studio. She has choreographed for YAGP competitors, Explore Dance Company, Gem State Ballet Ensemble, Canyon Dance Academy, Ballet Idaho’s Children’s Division and Dance Unlimited where she taught intermediate and advanced ballet levels from 2021-2024.  

Kimberly is very excited to return to The Spot for another season of teaching technique, pre pointe and pointe! 

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