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Lesley Thompson, is a dancer, teacher, and choreographer. She has trained in various styles of dance including ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, tap and modern dance. She trained at top studios throughout the country including The Edge Performing Arts Center, Millennium Dance Complex in Los Angeles, Broadway Dance Center in New York, The Rock Center for Dance in Las Vegas, and The Studios in Seattle, WA.
Lesley has danced professionally in many styles of dance, including ballet, contemporary, modern, and jazz dance throughout the country. She has performed with companies such as Idaho Dance Theatre, Off Center Dance, and Drop Dance Collective. Her career has taken her throughout the greater Seattle area and Las Vegas as a professional dancer and model. In addition to performing Lesley has been a dance educator for over 20 years. She has shared her love of dance with students across the country. She has had the privilege of being on faculty at top dance studios throughout the Seattle area, Las Vegas, and Idaho.
Lesley received her BA in Psychology from Boise State University. She also is a certified 200hr Yoga instructor in vinyasa and yin styles of yoga received in Seattle, WA. She has a barre certification through Barre Bohemian, and created the Barre Movement Method. She also teaches aerial yoga and yoga plus.
Lesley now resides in the Boise area where she continues to perform with in local variety shows and dance companies. You may have see her on stage with Dream team Variety, Femme Von Follies, Boise Circus Guild, Nightfall, A Velvet Cabaret, and Red Light Variety Show. Calling Boise her home has allowed Lesley to continue to spread her love of dance and movement to the community.
If your in the Boise area you can find a class with Lesley here.
Lesley is available for master classes, workshops, and private lessons in various styles of dance. Connect with her for more information. .
Performance photo credit in order of appearance
Femme Von Follies “oBscure Orbit” Photos by Just Josh n Ya
“Nightfall” Photos by Just Josh n Ya
Femme Von Follies “Tales From The Strip” Photos by Marc Wolverton
Guest performance with Idaho Dance Theatre Photos by Mike Ried
Guest Performance with Red Light Variety Show Photos by Jason
Guest performance with The Pole Line Up Photos by Marc Young Photography
Guest performance with The Pole Line UP Photos by Jeanne Wright
Boise Circus Guild does Harry Potter Photo by Elle Visuals
The Studios “LAUNCH” Seattle, WA Photo credit N/A
Circus Couture Las Vegas, NV Photos by Shane O’Neal and Lei Rivera, Costume Design by Randy Hendrickson