07 Aug 2013

Ballet Quad Cities Partners with Necker's Jewelers

By Ballet QC

Announcing the 4th Annual Diamond Dash

AUGUST 24th, 2013 In Downtown Dewitt, Iowa

"The largest scavenger hunt in the Midwest!"

For more information, or to register, go to NeckersDash.com
Necker's Diamond Dash
BENEFITS
Ballet Quad Cities'
Bullying Prevention Program

$25 donation per couple
Cash or checks payable to Ballet Quad Cities
accepted the day of the event

to read about BQC's
Bullying Prevention Program
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED
FOR THE 4th ANNUAL
DIAMOND DASH!

If you are interested in volunteering on
Saturday, August 24 from 10:30-2:00 pm
follow this link:

Or simply call Diane at Ballet Quad Cities
25 Jun 2013

Ballet Quad Cities Announces Upcoming Season

By Ballet QC

2013-2014 Season Schedule

DRACULA

Ballet Quad Cities' favorite vampire Domingo Rubio

returns as Dracula! Stunning choreography, lighting,

sets and costumes will keep you spell bound.

This is theater dance at its finest.

October 11 & 12, 2013

Scottish Rite Cathedral, Moline

October 19, 2013

Paramount Theater, Cedar Rapids

 

The Nutcracker

Join Clara as she escapes to a fantasy world of magical dance to save her Nutcracker Prince from the evil

Rat King. Live music provided by Orchestra Iowa.

December 7 & 8, 2013

Paramount Theater, Cedar Rapids

December 14 & 15, 2013

Adler Theater, Davenport

Carmen

A story of Passion, jealousy, obsession and death, Carmen is the timeless tale of a feisty gypsy involved

in a fatal love triangle.

February 14 & 15, 2014

Scottish Rite Cathedral, Moline

The Ugly Duckling & Other Dances

An evening of dance just for fun!  Bring the entire family to see this well known fairy tale with a great message come to life. Whimsical choreography,

costumes and characters will dance into your heart!

February 21, 2014

North High School Holzworth Auditorium

Davenport, Iowa

This performance is not included in the season ticket package

Spring is in the Air

Introducing for the first time at the Adler Theatre, Igor Stravinsky's famous Rite of Spring as

Ballet Quad Cities premieres their interpretation of

one of the most inspiring and challenging ballet's

ever  written.  Live music provided by Orchestra Iowa.

April 5 & 6, 2014

Paramount Theatre, Cedar Rapids

April 12, 2014

Adler Theatre, Davenport

Ticket Information

2013-2014 Season

Ballet Quad Cities Season Tickets are on sale now!

Season ticket package includes the Quad Cities performances of Dracula, The Nutcracker, Carmen & Spring is in the Air.

Save time and $$ when buying a season ticket package!

Adults - $90; Seniors/Military - $80; Youth - $60

Early Bird package incentive:

Purchase before September 13, 2013 and receive 2 complimentary youth tickets ($24 value) to the February 21st performance of

The Ugly Duckling & Other Dances

Single Performance Tickets are also Available:

DRACULA

Quad Cities Performance:

Tickets are $22 - adults; $12 - age 18 and under

Contact Ballet Quad Cities at 309.786.3779

 

Cedar Rapids Performance:  Ticket prices vary

Contact Orchestra Iowa by calling 319.366.8203

or online at OrchestraIowa.org

 

THE NUTCRACKER

featuring Orchestra Iowa

Quad Cities Performance:  Ticket prices vary

On sale August 1st through the Adler Theatre Box Office

 

Cedar Rapids Performance:  Ticket prices vary

Contact Orchestra Iowa by calling 319.366.8203

or online at OrchestraIowa.org

CARMEN

Quad Cities only

Ticket Prices: $22 - adults; $12 - ages 18 and under

Contact Ballet Quad Cities at 309.786.3779

 

THE UGLY DUCKLING & OTHER DANCES

Quad Cities only

Ticket Prices:

$22 - adults; $12 - ages 18 and under
Children 5 and under - FREE
Contact Ballet Quad Cities at 309.786-3779

SPRING IS IN THE AIR

featuring Orchestra Iowa

Quad Cities Performance:  Ticket prices vary

NOT YET ON SALE

 

Cedar Rapids Performance:  Ticket prices vary

Contact Orchestra Iowa by calling 319.366.8203

or online at OrchestraIowa.org

14 May 2013

Ballet Quad Cities and Birdies for Charity

By Ballet QC
As Ballet Quad Cities completes another season of bringing the excitement of professional dance to our community and beyond, we would like to take a moment to share some highlights of the past year with you, our biggest fans and greatest supporters.

During Season 2012-2013:

  • we began a partnership with Orchestra Iowa to provide live music accompaniment at The Nutcracker & Cinderella performances in both   Cedar Rapids and Davenport;
  • more dancers were added to the company;
  • our professional dancers presented in-school interactive health & wellness outreach to 2,385 students at 30 schools, and 6,075 students from the     Quad City area attended a live ballet performance;
  • Ballet Quad Cities was a leading partner in C.A.R.E. - QC (Connecting Anti-Bullying Resources & Education in the Quad Cities)     which addresses bullying in our community and helping with solutions;
  • Iowa Public Television filmed our Nutcracker and Cinderella performances at the Adler for future airing;
  • our audiences increased over last year due in part to an increase in promotions;
  • we added a Development Director to the staff in order to increase awareness and contributions to continue our growth;
  • 100% more students from Frances Willard Elementary school will participate in our after-school program  "Dance With the Stars" - twice the number of students that participated last year.

THANK YOU for the time, treasure, and talent you have given to Ballet Quad Cities, whether it was recently or at some point in the past.  With a very successful season ending - and a marvelous season on the horizon - we wanted to ask for your renewed or continued support through the Birdies for Charity program.  We cannot do what we do without the generosity of community members like you!

Chip in for your Charity and for your chance to wina 2013 Chevy Equinox!
When you chip in to help area charities, like Ballet Quad Cities, you can win great prizes.  But Ballet Quad Cities will be the real winner  That's because we receive every single penny from this program, plus a bonus from the Birdies for Charity Fund which historically has been a 5 - 10% match!
HERE'S HOW IT WORKS
Simply make a one-time flat donation OR pledge one cent or more per birdie.
After the tournament, you'll be mailed a notice of your pledge amount due.
To enter the contest, guess the number of birdies that will actually be made by Tour Pros during the John Deere Classic, July 10 - 14, 2013.  A grand prize will be given to the person who guesses the correct number.  In case of ties, winners will be randomly selected.
Only guesses made on the official pledge form will be accepted.
No photocopies.  No exceptions.
Contact Ballet Quad Cities to receive an official pledge form.
For complete contest rules and prizes, CLICK HERE
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT YOUR PLEDGE TO BALLET QUAD CITIES IS JULY 5TH
How many birdies will be scored during the tournament this year?
Here is a history of birdies scored (YEAR)
1879 (2004)                     1863 (2007) 2010 (2010)
2124 (2005)                     1921 (2008)                  2160 (2011)
1974 (2006)                     1914 (2009)                  2113 (2012)
04 Feb 2013

Ballet Quad Cities Presents The Ugly Duckling

By Ballet QC
07 Jan 2013

Happy New Year from Ballet Quad Cities

By Ballet QC

Wishing you and your family health

and happiness in 2013.

We hope to see you at one of our

upcoming performances!

Love Stories

Sponsored by:

A mixed repertoire featuring six pieces by four choreographers

Grab someone you love for an evening of amazing dance.
Eclectic movement, music and moods........


Saturday, February 16th

1:00pm & 7:30pm

SCOTTISH RITE CATHEDRAL, Moline, IL

Purchase tickets online by going to our website www.balletquadcities.com

 

Purchase tickets in person before February 15th

at Ballet Quad Cities

613 17th Street, Rock Island

Office hours: M-F 8:30 - 4:30

 

For more information, call us at (309) 786-3779

 

Thank you for your support of Ballet Quad Cities!

13 Dec 2012

Happy Holidays from all of us at Ballet Quad Cities

By Ballet QC

Upcoming Performances

If you missed our live performance of

The Nutcracker, you can still watch the production on Iowa Public Television

Monday, December 17th at 8:00pm and Sunday, December 23rd at 3:00pm

Go to IPTV.org to check your local listing

Love Stories

Saturday, February 16th, 1:00pm & 7:30pm

Scottish Rite Cathedral, Moline, IL

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Cinderella

Saturday, April 20th, 1:00pm & 7:30pm

Adler Theater  Davenport, IA

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Ballet Under the Stars

FREE PERFORMANCE - Our Gift to the Community

Friday, June 7th

Saturday, June 8th

Sunday, June 9th

Lincoln Park Theater, Rock Island, IL

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We are closing in on 1,000 FANS!

 

Please "LIKE" us on Facebook!

 


16 Nov 2012

Holiday Gifts from Ballet Quad Cities

By Ballet QC
Upcoming Performances

The Nutcracker

December  1 & 2, 2012

Paramount Theatre Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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December 8 & 9, 2012

Adler Theater Davenport, IA

TICKETS ON SALE

for the Davenport performances in person at the Adler Theatre Box Office

or online at

ticketmaster.com [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001Ti1yZKM6Cbz7QE8DOmT83R1QUCKQdOPLe3pD-Ph9dRrGYYFnhpVHKC_cL0qf_3_opOSZLjCShjYH_kBbzeOcusRZvp6aHDQbAmDGiG9D5_WTMxJWlkpahMhp_BEY7w_c8RAf3yMCAbPAyePzxUk5wZkj7EFszu1fQ0ogqYwTo5U=]

Join us after the Saturday evening December 8th 7:30pm performance for a special
reception to meet the dancers in the lobby of Hotel Blackhawk - light food will
be served compliments of Hotel Blackhawk

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Love Stories

Saturday,

February 16th

1:00pm & 7:30pm

Scottish Rite Cathedral Moline, IL

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Cinderella
Saturday, April 20th

1:00pm & 7:30pm

Adler Theater Davenport, IA

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Ballet Under the Stars

FREE PERFORMANCE

Our Gift to the Community

Friday, June 7th

Saturday, June 8th

Sunday, June 9th

Lincoln Park Theater

Rock Island, IL
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Dec. 8 @ 1:00 PM
31 Oct 2012

Join Ballet Quad Cities on the National Day of Giving

By Ballet QC

Dear Friends of Ballet Quad Cities:

This year, on Tuesday, November 27, 2012, we are part of a call to action and national movement that will change the calendar and help make history. We are celebrating a new day dedicated to giving --when charities, families, businesses, community centers, students, retailers and more will all come together to create #GivingTuesday - a new movement to celebrate giving and encourage more, better and smarter giving during the Holiday Season that we are proud to be part of.

#GivingTuesday will create a national day of giving around the annual shopping and spending season -- giving's "opening day". Leading up to November 27th, the #GivingTuesday campaign will provide a platform for you to contribute to your community and the world to help make this season the biggest giving season yet!

We invite you to be part of this national celebration of our great tradition of generosity.   #GivingTuesday will show how Americans can do much more with our wallets than just consume.

Please consider joining us and take advantage of those post-Thanksgiving deals....then pass along your savings to Ballet Quad Cities.

It's easy - just click on the DONATE button, upper left, to make your tax deductible contribution through PayPal online.

Thank you for giving back!!

Joedy                               Diane

Joedy Cook                         Diane Koster

Executive Director                Development Director

21 Sep 2012

Ballet QC Bowling to Banish Bullying

By Ballet QC

Ballet Quad Cities' 2nd Annual

Bowling to Banish Bullying

Team Registration Now Open

Sign your Team up today!

 

You don't want to miss this fun evening

 

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012

5:45 - 10:30 pm

(teams will be scheduled in 3 shifts)

 

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BLACKHAWK BOWL & MARTINI LOUNGE

HOTEL BLACKHAWK

200 E. 3rd Street

DAVENPORT, IA

 

http://blackhawkbowl.com/

 

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BALLET QUAD CITIES is hosting the 2nd annual

"Bowling to Banish Bullying" to raise funds for our

ongoing bullying prevention outreach programs in area elementary schools and we are looking for TEAMS!

 

Bowl for ONE hour to pay for ONE child to have an interactive school visit and see a live performance of

The Ugly Duckling. All of our professional dancers are trained in the nationally recognized

Olweus Bullying Prevention Program.

 

Last year we reached 8,500 Quad City kids with our outstanding message!

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Teams of six bowling to banish bullying!

$40 per person / $240 per team

$10 for spectators at the door

 

Heavy appetizers, one drink ticket per person,

one hour of bowling and shoes are included in your registration fee ~ Cash bar

 

Questions?

 

Call (309) 786-3779

 

E-mail dkosterballetqc@sbcglobal.net
28 Aug 2012

Ballet Quad Cities DRACULA Tickets NOW ON SALE

By Ballet QC

You don't want to miss the return of

Domingo Rubio as Dracula!

 

Ballet Quad Cities' 16th season begins with the return of Dracula on September 28th at 7:30pm and September 29th at 1:00pm & 7:30pm.  The production will be held at Moline's Scottish Rite Cathedral, the perfect setting for "Dracula's Castle".

 

The original choreography and music collage is by the company's resident choreographer Deanna Carter; the ballet loosely follows the Bram Stoker's piece of literature "Dracula".

 

 

Join us for Dancing With Dracula at The Landing,

1601 River Dr., Moline after the Saturday night (9/29)

performance (approximately 9:30pm)

 

Dracula performance tickets are on sale NOW

at The Landing!

Stop in ~ Cash, Check & Credit Cards are accepted.

With your ticket purchase, you will receive a

$5 gift card from The Landing.

 

To purchase Dracula perfomance tickets from

Ballet Quad Cities, or for more information,

call (309) 786-3779 or go to

our website: www.balletquadcities.com

Partners in Performance

Time is running out to be included in our annual giving opportunity.  Do you want to help support bringing live music to Ballet Quad Cities through our partnership with Orchestra Iowa?  Its easy!  All the information is included here:

DOWNLOAD APPEAL LETTER

You can become a Charter Member of the

Partners in Performance by pledging a minimum

of $100 by August 27, 2012.

DOWNLOAD PLEDGE CARD

Thank you for your consideration!
East West Riverfest
September 7 - 16, 2012
Ballet Quad Cities Performance:

American Dance to American Music: Bare Bones Ballet

 

Open Rehearsal with resident choreographer Deanna Carter and guest dancer in Dracula, Domingo Rubio on Saturday, September 15, 2012 from 2 - 5pm (open house)

 

Location:  Ballet Quad Cities studios

613 17th St.

Rock Island, IL

 

$10 per person at the door to sit in and observe a professional ballet rehearsal.  Questions? Call (309) 786-3779

 

For more information about East West Riverfest, visit the website at: http://www.visitquadcities.com/ewrf/

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