AGMA’s new three-year agreement with Ballet Idaho was approved by AGMA members and ratified by AGMA’s Board of Governors on April 27, 2026.
This agreement delivers meaningful gains, including annual wage increases and stronger health protections. Notably, it introduces additional sick days specifically for menstrual cycle needs, alongside more equitable policies around attire, expanded time for dressing, and new compensation for singing and speaking roles. Artists also benefit from improved scheduling with additional free days, limits on consecutive six-day weeks, and increased access to comp tickets.
Congratulations to all AGMA Artists at Ballet Idaho!
CONTRACT HIGHLIGHTS:
- $20 increase to weekly wages each year
- Introduction of Singing/Speaking Role Compensation
- Introduction of additional sick days for menstrual cycle
- New language allowing Artists to wear shoes and tights that match their skin tone
- New Culture and Belonging Commitment Statement
- Commitments from Ballet Idaho:
- Ballet Idaho commits to work on developing roles that showcase and support inclusive and diverse representation
- Ballet Idaho commits to update the Code of Conduct for visiting stagers/choreographers by the start of the 26/27 Season with a goal to establish a process that supports Artists when a production includes intimacy or emotional vulnerability
- Two Free Days during every Rehearsal Week and limits to consecutive 6-day Weeks
- Revised COVID-specific language to expand to any infectious diseases
- Increase to comp tickets
- Addition of Dressing Time to go with existing Undressing Time