About us
Since 1998 ESPA has been instilling passion and the thought in our students, that anything is possible! Every child dreams of what they want to be when they grow up, a doctor, teacher, an artist, a dancer ...
Here at ESPA we know that motivation, confidence and self-discipline are keys to achieving those dreams! Our coaches are passionate about motivating our kiddos to be the best version of themselves instilling confidence, self-discipline and a love of this beautiful art form! With over 30 years in coaching and training children in the art of dance, we have watched as hundreds of our students have gone on to achieve these gorgeous goals they have set for themselves.
Children are our passion here at ESPA. All of our dancers are encouraged to dream big and then to pursue their dreams, with passion!
Our Artistic Director
ESPA has been my second home since I was five years old. I formally trained at this studio until I graduated high school, and then decided to pursue my dance career further.
I moved to Utah and trained under wonderful and inspiring teachers, but there was always something inside of me that kept calling me back home to Idaho. I realized that what I truly desired was to bring all of the newfound knowledge I had acquired from my time in Utah back to my ESPA family in Idaho and continue to support the quality and growth of our training programs.
Fast forward a few years and I am now the Artistic Director and Owner! I could not be more thrilled at the opportunity to continue the legacy of ESPA and impact the lives of hundreds of young dancers in the years to come.
Justie Latu
Meet the ESPA Creative Team!
Other Faces you will see
Here are a few of our substitute coaches that step in when we need them!
Charlotte Gardunia
Coach Charlotte is magic with our Demi dancers! She is also our go-to
photographer for all of our gorgeous headshots, class and stage photos, and more!
Trigger Weddle
Coach Trigger has been in the performing arts world her entire career! She has her BA in Theatre and MA with a concentration in Acting. Trigger is the Artistic Director for Aspire Community Theatre!
I love the supportive environment! There is definitely an attitude of education and growth through out the whole company- not just for the students. Working for Expressions has been wonderful in every way. - Charlotte/Creative Coach