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14  |  QIdaho Magazine  | NEWS QIdaho.com | Issue 22 | August 2016 Boise Dance Co-op is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and the brain child of Phyllis Rothwell Affrunti of Ballet Idaho - former Principal Ballerina and current Ballet Master, Frank Affrunti, and Jason Hartley, a contemporary dancer and choreographer. Boise Dance Co-op is guided by a Board of Directors. Now in its fifth season, BDC is directed by Phyllis Rothwell Affrunti and her husband Frank Affrunti. Boise Dance Co-op is a collaborative comprised of professional dancers and artists from companies in the Treasure Valley including Ballet Idaho, Trey McIntyre, Idaho Dance Theatre, Off Center Dance, Project Flux, LED, Balance, and more. With the addition of national choreographers, BDC has become a staple of summer entertainment. With many dance companies collaborating for one show, the community has a chance to explore Boise's dance scene all at once. Most companies' performance seasons are on hiatus in the summer months, and dancers have few opportunities to grow and share their talents with the Treasure Valley community. BDC was founded as a vehicle for professional dancers to continue to dance and be inspired. Within this collaboration, art has been created that may have otherwise laid dormant. BDC has a number of LGBT performers in their performances, and always promote a safe environment open to anyone. You can find out more information on the Boise Dance Co-Op at http://www.boisedancecoop.org/ Upcoming Event Boise Dance Co-op ANNO V “It’s year 5 and we couldn’t be more excited for August.” When: 8PM August 26th & 27th When: Esther Simplot Performing Arts Annex Auditorium Doors open at 7pm. Beer and Wine available for those 21 and over. Support your local artists by purchasing a Boise Dance Co-op T-Shirt, Bag, or Sticker! After Party Saturday night for everyone to celebrate our 5th year of collaboration!!! Tickets available at : http://www.brownpapertickets.com/ event/2582346