Ballet Des Moines announces A Midsummer Night’s Swing

In just over two weeks, Ballet Des Moines will again take the stage at Lauridsen Amphitheater in Water Works Park on Saturday, May 29.

A Midsummer Night's Swing will be a stylish celebration of the season, featuring Jazz Interludes from Max Wellman, pianist Nate Sparks, Shakespeare readings by Iowa Stage Theatre, and six Sinatra-style songs featuring vocalist Tina Haase Findlay and the dancers from Ballet Des Moines.

Consider a front-row VIP section experience! This ticket includes a table for two in a socially distanced VIP section, along with an exclusive post-performance sparkling wine reception with the artists in front of the stage.

Thank you to our Midsummer Night’s sponsors: Bravo Greater Des Moines, Dentons Davis Brown, EMC Insurance, Fredrikson Law Firm, Meredith Corporation and the board of Ballet Des Moines.

Purchase your General Admission or VIP tickets and pre-order charcuterie board dinners and wine below.

Dance Into Spring: the performance we all needed

Ballet Des Moines was honored to grace three stages across the state during the Dance Into Spring tour. Each outdoor performance included five works highlighting a diverse range of performers, all with ties to Iowa: the professional company dancers of Ballet Des Moines, performers from the University of Iowa’s Dance Company, and special guests from Miami City Ballet and Ballet Monterrey, Katia Carranza and Jonhal Fernández. Musicians from the Roseman String Quartet, featuring members of the Des Moines Symphony, joined Ballet Des Moines to provide live music for one ballet.

Did you experience Dance Into Spring! We’d love to hear from you. Please share your thoughts with us at info@balletdesmoines.org.

Ballet Des Moines and Winefest Des Moines

On Tuesday, June 8th prepare to raise a glass in the name of arts, culture, community, and the return of live performances.

Included with your ticket to the Commerce Bank Community Tasting is a glass of Calcareous wine at the lovely Sylvan Theater in Greenwood Park. Ballet Des Moines will be performing Padam Padam by Serkan Usta, a romantic ballet set to the music of Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel set against the backdrop of post-war Paris.

Following the ballet, enjoy a performance by Max Wellman and his jazz musicians to end the evening on a festive note.

Support two non-profits and the local arts scene with one event!

Even during a global pandemic, Ballet Des Moines continues to create exceptional art and engaging education programs to nurture and inspire audiences across the state. For free. Consider a donation today.