THREE BALLETS. ONE BROADCAST PREMIERE.

Celebrate the vibrancy and resilience of the human spirit as Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines conclude their groundbreaking partnership between dance, music and video arts. Acts of Resilience | Spirit premieres on-air and online Friday, March 12 at 8:30PM with an encore presentation on Sunday, March 21 at 1PM on Iowa PBS.

The triple bill performance includes the following ballets:

MA CONG AND SERKAN USTA: Behind the Curtain with IOWA PBS

Join Iowa PBS and Ballet Des Moines on March 18th at 7PM for a behind the curtain conversation with acclaimed choreographers Ma Cong and Serkan Usta. Enjoy screenings of their works from Acts of Resilience: Spirit and ask questions during this live, virtual conversation.

WHAT WE’RE WATCHING — BRAVO 2021

“So the arts did what they’ve always done: they made pathways where there were none.”

We were so moved by the message of the Bravo 2021 video, produced to highlight the ways in which the arts in our community proved resilient. If you have not had the opportunity to view it, click below — and keep your eye out for images from Ballet Des Moines.

“As our community moves forward, arts, culture and heritage must take center stage. Investing in these areas means investing in every single regional priority, from economic development to public health and education. I encourage each of you to find ways to engage with and support the vital organizations that depend on you so our community continues to thrive — forever changed and stronger.”

Kathryn Kunert, Board President, Bravo Greater Des Moines