A Little About Us
Our Story
The Idaho Rocky Mountain Express is an American Folk Ensemble. The Northwestern US rural town of Burley, Idaho is their home. The dancers present folk-dances originating or evolving in the United States of America and presented in beautiful, stylized costumes. The bluegrass band accompanying the dancers includes the instruments violin, banjo, guitar, bass, mandolin, and percussion. The 2023 Idaho Express team will present music and dance from 1800’s pioneer, 1920 Charleston, Appalachian Mountain flatfoot, 1930’s swing dance, Afro-American Steppin, Native American Indian Hoop Dance and American Clogging. These energetic youth aged 11-24 are popular entertainers. They have trained for many years as competitive cloggers. They are grateful for the festival opportunity and excited to be sharing their show internationally.
The Idaho Rocky Mountain Express has been traveling internationally since 1996. Each year the team is chosen from among 200 dancers from the Idaho Xpress Studio.
The Idaho Rocky Mountain Express has been traveling internationally since 1996. Each year the team is chosen from among 200 dancers from the Idaho Xpress Studio.
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Meet Our Team
Melissa
Creative Director
Melissa Handy Morgan has deep roots in Burley. She and Bryce Lynn Morgan are the parents of 6 children. Melissa has rich experience in dance. She has traveled the world sharing her talents of performance and choreography. While a student at Ricks College she was an assistant director of the Folk Dance Team and helped to sew costumes and manage the costume room. She owns the Idaho Express Studio offering a variety of dance experiences. Melissa has the talent of helping everyone look good on stage; in their costumes, and their dances.
Melissa Handy Morgan has deep roots in Burley. She and Bryce Lynn Morgan are the parents of 6 children. Melissa has rich experience in dance. She has traveled the world sharing her talents of performance and choreography. While a student at Ricks College she was an assistant director of the Folk Dance Team and helped to sew costumes and manage the costume room. She owns the Idaho Express Studio offering a variety of dance experiences. Melissa has the talent of helping everyone look good on stage; in their costumes, and their dances.
Kristine
Founder
Melissa Handy Morgan heads the Idaho Rocky Mountain Express, an American folk ensemble, and also runs the Idaho Xpress Dance Studio. Melissa’s extensive dance background makes her a sought-after choreographer for dance teams, soloists, community theater, and music groups. Her performance and choreography skills have allowed her to travel internationally. While at Ricks College, she assisted the director of the Vahala Folk Dance Team and helped with costumes. Her talent is in making everyone shine on stage. Melissa has held a variety of roles at the local Magic Valley Folk Festival. Melissa and Bryce, along with her husband, are a family of eight.
Melissa Handy Morgan heads the Idaho Rocky Mountain Express, an American folk ensemble, and also runs the Idaho Xpress Dance Studio. Melissa’s extensive dance background makes her a sought-after choreographer for dance teams, soloists, community theater, and music groups. Her performance and choreography skills have allowed her to travel internationally. While at Ricks College, she assisted the director of the Vahala Folk Dance Team and helped with costumes. Her talent is in making everyone shine on stage. Melissa has held a variety of roles at the local Magic Valley Folk Festival. Melissa and Bryce, along with her husband, are a family of eight.
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