Inspiring Confidence, Imagination, and

Growth in Every Child

About Our Performing Arts Classes in Twin Falls, ID

At Ovation Performing Arts, our mission is to help young people develop the tools and skills they need to thrive as they grow up, fostering stronger relationships with their families and communities. We believe the performing arts are a powerful and engaging way to achieve this, providing an inspiring platform for students to explore their creativity, build confidence, and connect with others.
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Our Story

Jared and Emily Johnson’s roots in the performing arts run deep in the Magic Valley. From an early age, they participated in countless musical theater productions, recitals, concerts, and workshops. Both went on to earn Bachelor's Degrees in Vocal Music and soon after welcomed their first child. Following graduation, the couple moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where Emily pursued a career in Early Childhood Development, and Jared completed his Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance.

When they discovered they were expecting their daughter—and heard that the historic Orpheum Theatre was for sale—they knew it was time to return home. Seizing the opportunity, they decided to bring their long-held dream of opening a performing arts school to life. "We had many long conversations about opening a performing arts school and dreaming about what that would look like for the Magic Valley. It was our passion to pass on and cultivate not only the arts, but the incredible transformative power that the arts held”.

In 2014, Ovation Performing Arts was born. What began with simple dance and music classes soon grew, and by the fall of 2016, the musical theater program was launched. Now, after a decade of growth and evolution, Jared and Emily are proud of the joy and opportunities they’ve created for so many young performers, continuing to share their passion for the arts with the community. They now have 3 growing children and are proud of the artistic connection their family shares inside and outside the home.

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