dancer
Ida Saki
Credits: Gordafarid
originally from Dallas, Texas, is attending her second year at Tisch
School of the Arts at New York University. Ida has created a name for herself within
the dance world and continues to inspire audiences with every performance. She
was awarded by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts YoungArts,
named a Texas Young Master in dance, Iran’s Person of the Day, and received five
national titles, including Distinguished Performer of the Year and Outstanding
Dancer of the Year. Ida has graced the cover of the prestigious Dance Spirit
Magazine, Parastoo Magazine, and has appeared within the magazines numerous
times. Beyond her dancing, Ida was selected to present her choreography in Miami,
Florida, as a part of the National High School Dance Festival, where she received the
Outstanding Choreography Award and was able to perform in the festival’s gala.
Ida’s most prized honor was performing at the Kennedy Center and meeting
President Obama after being the only female dancer to be named a Presidential
Scholar in the Arts. Ida Saki has recently begun working extensively with the world-
renowned company, Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet in NYC, performed with
Gallim Dance in Grand Central Terminal in a Lacoste Fragrance Launch, as well as
dancing to benefit others for Ronald McDonald House and Japan.
Short Bio
Ida Saki, attending New York University, has been awarded by the National
YoungArts, named a Texas Young Master, Iran’s Person of the Day, and has received
five national titles, including Outstanding Dancer of the Year. She has received
Outstanding Choreography Award, and was the only female dancer to be named a
Presidential Scholar in the Arts and met President Obama.
