YOUTH AUDITIONS

Ballet Des Moines is honored to provide opportunities for young dancers across the state of Iowa to participate in professional performances alongside our company dancers. Youth auditions for the 25-26 season include our annual tradition of The Nutcracker and our world premiere of Cinderella this spring. Audition dates will be announced in the coming weeks.

  • NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS

    Auditions for The Nutcracker take place in three communities this year: Des Moines, Grinnell, and Fairfield.

  • CINDERELLA

    Tom Mattingly’s Cinderella will premiere with the Des Moines Symphony at the Des Moines Civic Center, May 16-17, 2025.

DANCE WITH BALLET DES MOINES

Ballet Des Moines offers additional opportunities to dance, including community classes, Masterclasses taught by visiting artists and choreographers, as well as an annual Summer Intensive. Review our Education tab to learn more.