Ida Saki

Ida Saki is an Iranian-American dancer and choreographer. She portrays Electra in the 2019 Cats movie.

Cats Credits
Cats Movie 2019 - Electra / Assistant Choreographer

Biography (2019)
Ida Saki is a professional dancer known for her eclectic style as a ballerina. Originally from Dallas, Texas, Ida attended Tisch School of the Arts of New York University after graduating from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. She has received such accolades as modern dance winner by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, and named a Texas Young Master in dance, Iran’s Person of the Day, and has received five national honors, including Distinguished Performer of the Year and Outstanding Dancer of the Year. Ida has graced the covers of the prestigious Dance Spirit Magazine, and Parastoo Magazine. Alongside her dance, Ida's choreography has received national recognition through various dance competitions as well as National High School Dance Festival. She has performed alongside Gallim Dance in Grand Central Terminal in a Lacoste Fragrance Launch as well as danced for Ronald McDonald House, Hurricane Sandy, and Japan Relief Benefits. She has also performed at the Wanderlust Yoga Festival, as well as Alicia Key's annual Black Ball. In addition to her accomplishments, she works to raise money for childhood cancer through Dancer's Give Back and college scholarships through the New York City Dance Alliance Foundation. Ida continually searches to extend her studies, such as becoming a Mind Body Dancer Yoga® Teacher, studying gaga in Israel and Italy, and teaching students in Ukraine. In 2010, Ida was the only female dancer to be named the Presidential Scholar and meet President Obama. Recently, she co-created and performed at a show premiered at the Kennedy Center and was also named one of Dance Magazine’s 2013 Top 25 to Watch. She currently dances and internationally tours with Cedar Lake Contemporary Ballet.