Ballet Des Moines Development Director, Todd Rhoades interviews two dancers within the Ballet Des Moines organization: Apprentice Dancer, Blaise Houchin, and Trainee Dancer, Judith Bruggeman. They share their training and experience with dance prior to Ballet Des Moines, the process it takes to become a dancer, the schedule and expectations for a Ballet Des Moines Apprentice Dancer and a Ballet Des Moines Trainee Dancer - and a surprise announcement by Judith.
Conversation continues with Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, Maestro Joseph Giunta of the Des Moines Symphony and Ballet Des Moines Artistic Director, Eric Trope. Maestro Giunta shares with us his incredible history and connection to the music legends Leonard Bernstein and Aaron Copeland, and ballet legends Maria Tallchief and Rudolf Nureyev. Maestro and Trope discuss the future collaborations of Ballet Des Moines and the Des Moines Symphony.
Conversation continues with Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades and Resident Choreographer, Tom Mattingly. Mattingly shares an insider look at his new full-length ballet creation, Cinderella, premiering at the Des Moines Civic Center with live music by the Des Moines Symphony on Saturday, May 16th and Sunday, May 17th.
Conversation continues with Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, company dancers Cameron Miller and Noah Klarck. Klarck was chosen as a guest choreographer for Ballet Des Moines through the Ballet Des Moines’ Choreographic Initiative last year. Miller, who was selected to create a world premiere this season, shares about his movement aesthetic and inspiration for his work in Nothing Holds Still.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with musician Julie Fox, member of the Belin Quartet and Assistant Concertmaster of the Des Moines Symphony, and Eric Trope, Artistic Director of Ballet Des Moines. Fox Henson shares her development as an artist - showing similarities between music and dance trajectory. She shares what brought her to Des Moines and how she became involved in the Belin Quartet and the Des Moines Symphony.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with guest choreographer, DaYoung Jung and BDM Artistic Director, Eric Trope. In part 2, we discuss Jung’s choreographic process, her new creation for Ballet Des Moines, and what it is like to work with composer Philip Daniel on the new work.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with guest choreographer, DaYoung Jung and BDM Artistic Director, Eric Trope. Jung discusses her discovery of ballet and her training in Korea, Moscow, and her journey to become principal dancer at Oklahoma City Ballet.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with dancer, choreographer, teacher, dance advocate, and studio owner, Paula McArthur about the history of Ballet Des Moines, her connections to the company over the past fifty years and why she supports Ballet Des Moines.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversations with friend of BDM and guest choreographer, Jennifer Archibald.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversations with friend of BDM and guest choreographer, Jennifer Archibald.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with BDM Artistic Director, Eric Trope about what brought him to Ballet Des Moines, his background in the ballet industry, the values and mission-driven purpose of BDM, the purpose of the arts.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with BDM Artistic Director, Eric Trope about his upcoming world premiere during Forward. Highlights include the live pianist on stage for the performance Hyunjung Rachel Chung, BDM Creative Director and visual artist Jami Milne, BDM Wardrobe Director Sarah Dornink and the incredible story of the turn of the century composer, Cécile Chaminade. Part two of two.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with BDM Choreographer in Residence, Tom Mattingly about his background in the ballet industry, their shared connections, what initially brought him to Ballet Des Moines and breaking down barriers in the ballet world.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with BDM Choreographer in Residence, Tom Mattingly about his striking ballet Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Mattingly talks about choreographic process, from musical selections to movement styles, and the restaging of the work for the upcoming 25/26 season opener FORWARD at Hoyt Sherman Place.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with Daniel Van Sant, the Director of Disability Policy from The Harkin Institute.They discuss what Accessibility is, what “universal design” means, and how the Arts play a role in accessibility inclusion and the partnership Ballet Des Moines and The Harkin Institute have created — including our accessibility awareness event, Savoring the Senses.
Ballet Des Moines Director of Development, Todd Rhoades, in conversation with artist and philanthropist, Jeff Fleming. They discuss why the arts are important, the role the arts play in the world, how he became involved in the arts and philanthropy, his personal artistic practice, and why he chooses to support Ballet Des Moines.