BELONGING

There’s a place for you, here.  A season of powerful performances that reminds us of the role we all play in creating, and protecting, our community.

SALEM
October 20-22, 27-29
Stoner Theater
A world premiere contemporary ballet by Tom Mattingly leading audiences through an immersive exploration of the infamous story illustrating the horrific consequences of mistaking ‘different’ for ‘dangerous’.

THE NUTCRACKER
DECEMBER 8-11
Hoyt Sherman Place
Join Ballet Des Moines for the annual holiday tradition of The Nutcracker, Iowa’s only professional performance of this beloved ballet following the magical story of Clara, her Nutcracker, and their extraordinary journey.
Audition details here.

BALANCHINE+
FEBRUARY 24-25
HOYT SHERMAN PLACE
Featuring the classic work Who Cares? by New York City Ballet's co-founder and founding choreographer George Balanchine sets the standard for American ballet, with the quintessential melodies of George Gershwin.

SHE
APRIL 27-29
HOYT SHERMAN PLACE
An evening of powerful beauty created by the dance world’s leading and emerging female voices: Jennifer Archibald, Shannon Alvis, and Stephanie Martinez.

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