INTRODUCING THE DANCERS OF BALLET DES MOINES

This Fall, Ballet Des Moines is joining forces in an unprecedented collaboration with award-winning choreographer Stephanie Martinez and her company Para.Mar.

Over the course of a five-week residency in Des Moines, Martinez will introduce her work and her story to audiences of all ages across our region, from after-school groups to public parks to retirement communities.  The partnership will culminate in a one-night-only Civic Center performance bringing the artist of both companies together to perform a new exploration of Martinez's pivotal work: kiss.

ABOUT STEPHANIE MARTINEZ

Over eleven years of award-winning works, Chicago-based choreographer Stephanie Martinez moves her audiences along a journey guided by the kinetic momentum of her work. With original creations for Joffrey Ballet, Ballet Hispanico, Luna Negra Dance Theater, Charlotte Ballet, Sacramento Ballet, Eugene Ballet, Nashville Ballet, Ballet Memphis, Kansas City Ballet, and National Choreographers Initiative among others, Martinez’s versatility expands the boundaries of contemporary ballet movement. Martinez has created over 60 ballets on companies and collegiate programs across the country.

In 2015, Martinez was awarded Joffrey Ballet’s “Winning Works: Choreographers of Color” commission and the Chicago 3Arts Award in recognition for her work as a female artist of color.

kiss and the associated community engagement programs are brought to you with support from:

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WANT A MORE INTIMATE EXPERIENCE?

Members of the BDM Balletomane Society are invited to an exclusive Balletomane Lounge with hosted bar during intermission and following performances to meet and chat with the artists and staff.

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