Kimberly Nichole Johnson has been teaching for over a decade with a strong foundation in classical ballet, classical music, early childhood education and group exercise. She founded Barre Remedy Outreach in 2016 to expand on the dance and fitness opportunities for the Canyon County community and has taught private violin lessons since 2014. Prior to teaching music and dance she worked in early childhood education. Kimberly is an ABT® Certified Teacher, who has successfully completed the ABT® Teacher Training Intensive in Pre-Primary through Level 3. She has received additional teacher training from Runqiao Du Ballet Coaching, the Suzuki Association Of The Americas as well as from Patricia Blair with Ballet Chicago. Kimberly holds certifications in Progressing Ballet Technique, American Barre Technique as well as Principles of Dance, Dancer Injury Prevention, Dancer Nutrition and Pre Pointe Assessment through NDEOand Harkness Center for Dance Injuries.  Although Kimberly has studied at a number of different studios, she has spent the last eight years training at Ballet Idaho with the Adult Division where she is currently a teacher for the Learning Through Dance Outreach Program, the Adult Foundational Workshop and the Children’s Division. She has guest taught for Manoa Dance Studio HI and has choreographed for Explore Dance Company, Dance Unlimited and Barre Remedy. She also assists as an admin for Kathryn Morgan’s Online Community. Kimberly is excited to be teaching Ballet 3, 7 and 8 as well as PBT with Dance Unlimited this year. When she is not teaching, she is playing music with her husband, spending time with her three children or playing with her two huskies.