BALLET DES MOINES

Announcing our Virtual Season in collaboration with Iowa PBS

Ballet Des Moines and Iowa PBS announce today a strategic partnership to contribute to the collective strength of the arts and education sectors with three full-length programs produced and shared on regional and national broadcasting and educational networks. The seven stunning ballet works that will make up the three productions include:

  • A World Premiere by guest choreographer Ryan Nye, Ballet Master with Oklahoma City Ballet.

  • Fly me to the Moon, a collaboration with Max Wellman and The Des Moines Big Band highlighting the music of Frank Sinatra.

  • Sliding Figures “Andante Con Moto” alongside The Roseman Quartet with choreography by Serkan Usta.

  • A world premiere production of Peter and the Wolf in collaboration with The Belin Quartet and Civic Music Association. In addition to the broadcast program, PBS LearningMedia will share educational resources nationally surrounding this production, available free to young learners from their classrooms or homes.

  • In Formation by guest choreographer Ma Cong, Associate Artistic Director at Richmond Ballet.

  • Padam Padam, music by Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel with choreography by Serkan Usta.

  • Classical Excerpts, including Don Quixote, Giselle and Le Corsaire.
 

Bobbie Lynn Kandravi

Logan Hillman

Amelia Grubb

Sunny Hsieh

Renee Castonguay

Ben Rose

Seth Croonquist, Trainee

Ballet Des Moines welcomed its professional company dancers to the studio this week:

  • Sunny Hsieh, Taipei, Taiwan

  • Renee Castonguay, Fountain Valley, CA 

  • Logan Hillman, Clifton, VA

  • Bobbie Kandravi, Houston, TX

  • Ben Rose, Houston, TX

  • Amelia Grubb, McLean, VA

  • Seth Croonquist, Des Moines, IA, Trainee

Get to know the company dancers by following Ballet Des Moines on social channels and read their full bios here.
 

Together, we are resilient.

As arts organizations around the world struggle to keep their doors open, Ballet Des Moines is bringing world-class talent to Iowa, creating fresh, inspirational art and sharing it across the state. For free. Beauty, inspiration, and hope are more important now than ever. Help us raise the tide, lift up local artists and partners, and ensure the future of our creative community. We can do it, together.  

A Night at the Ballet

In a normal season, 50% of our revenue comes from ticket sales. If you had planned to join us for a night at the theater, consider donating the value of your evening as you enjoy our free, virtual performances this season.

One Costume for New Work

Every ballet is brought to life by dancers in custom-designed costumes. These creations are works of art in themselves, and take countless hours to make and tailor.

Pointe Shoes for a Dancer

The average ballerina goes through ten pairs of pointe shoes during one season. Your gift would secure a year of pointe shoes for one of our dancers.

Community Collaboration

Sponsor one of our local partnerships highlighting the wealth of talent and opportunity in our community, including Max Wellman and artists from Noce, the Belin Quartet, the Roseman Quartet, Iowa PBS, and more.

Educational Opportunities

If we can’t bring thousands of school children to a performance, we’ll bring the performance to them. Your gift will secure the production and electronic distribution of virtual educational programs to local schools.

Create New Work

Theaters may be dark, but our need for beauty and connection is greater than ever. Help us bring new, innovative works to the community as part of our virtual season programming. This gift supports choreography, costumes, production, and distribution of one, new contemporary work.