DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 5, 2024) — Two one-act ballets in one unforgettable performance! Act I begins in windy Kansas with Dorothy plus her friends on a fun-filled journey to the Emerald City in Emily Kate Long’s Dorothy Goes to Oz. And because fairy tales are not just for children, a brand-new sophisticated interpretation of Grimm’s Snow White by Artistic Director Courtney Lyon is the perfect ending to a fantastic season of dance.

Thank you to our genenous foundations:
  • $15,000 from The Riverboat Development
    Authority for our Dance Me A Story: Exploring Literature Through Ballet program that will be presented to area libraries, senior center and youth organizations to compliment our performance season that is based on five great pieces of literature. People of all ages will be encouraged to read using the extraordinary vehicle of dance.
  • Ballet Quad Cities received a grant award of $5,000 from Humanities Iowa, a state based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities, to support our program, Dance Me A Story: Exploring Literature Through Ballet. Area libraries, senior center and youth organizations will host this program throughout the year.
  • $500 from the Rauch Family Foundation to purchase ballet barre's and props for our DREAMS: Achieved Through Dance that will take place at The Rock Island Academy Elementary School every week during the school year.
  • $2,300 from the Rock Island Community Foundation to bring our award winning education program The Ugly Duckling: A Message of Acceptance Told Through Dance to the Rock Island Elementary Schools.
  • $5,000 from Quad City Arts supporting our pilot program DREAMS: Achieved Through Dance,  taking place at The Rock Island Academy Elementary School. DREAMS stands for Dedication, Education, Ability, Memory & Self-Confidence, life skills that are important for students as they grow into future citizens.

Funding for Arts Dollar$ is provided by The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation; Illinois Arts Council, a state agency; Deere & Company; Doris and Victor Day Foundation

Meet our new dancer - Corey Mangum

Corey studied under Mimi Worrell at the Center for Dance Education. He graduated from the South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities where he studied under Stanislav Issaeev.

He attended summer intensive programs with Ballet Austin, Bolshoi Ballet and Joffrey Ballet and he was an apprentice in programs at Ballet Austin, Kentucky Ballet Theatre, and Milwaukee Ballet II.  Corey is looking forward to his first season with Ballet Quad Cities.

My Sincere Thanks: I want to reach out personally and give my heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful sponsors, donors, workers and all those who attended and shared in the success of Tutu Fabulous!  Your efforts beautifully combined to raise a total of over $9,000 to keep the bullying prevention campaign of The Ugly Duckling program in area schools. Sincerely, Joedy Cook.


Two inspiring and challenging world premiere ballets will be presented with live music provided by our partner Orchestra Iowa - the "Rite of Spring" & "Tehilah" set to the music of  Appalachian Spring. Amazing new choreography set to the magnificent music of Igor Stravensky & Aaron Copeland.

  • 4/5/2014 7:30 PM,  4/6/2014 2:30 PM at Paramount in Cedar Rapids,

  • 4/12/2014 1:30 PM &  7:30 PM at the Adler, Davenport

 

Mouse King comments

Yes, I was scurrying around at the Blackhawk, watching and listening!  It was hard with all the feet moving around the room, especially the dancing!  I really liked the "Mashed Potato Martinis" - so yummy!  I laughed so hard I thought everyone would hear me . . . one of our beautiful ballerinas thought it was ICE CREAM!! Yes, those ladies eat ice cream - and I have benefited from more than a few cookies crumbs  :). All in all, it was a very exciting, magical night.


MUSCATINE , Iowa - 3/8/2014. Second-graders from around the district - 450 in all - ooh'd and aww'd as the dancers from Ballet Quad Cities performed "The Ugly Duckling" on the Central Middle School auditorium stage Friday morning.  "Ballet QC brings Art and Life Lessons" Dispatch/Argus 1/28/2014. "The Ugly Duckling" is not only a beautiful dance fairy tale in the capable hands and expressive bodies of Ballet Quad Cities' professionals. The company works with thousands of local students annually to reinforce its message of bullying prevention and introduce youngsters to the wonders of ballet.


Two more chances to see "Carmen" and "Delicatessen"next weekend at the Muscatine Center for the Performing Arts, 901 Cedar Street, 52761.  
Performances are Saturday October 22nd at 2:00pm and 7:30pm.   Tickets are available at the door or at Muscatine HyVee. Adults $12, Seniors over 65 $10, students 18 and under are free.  Visit our website for a synopsis of "Carmen."
These performances of "Carmen" and "Delicatessen" are sponsored by the Muscatine Journal.  Consider spending the day in Muscatine- just 30 minutes down the river, Muscatine has great restaurants, shopping and a beautiful river view.
Nutcracker tickets now on sale!
Visit the Adler Theatre Box Office or Ticketmaster to purchase your Nutcracker tickets now! Family 4-packs are available.
Want to win a family 4 pack of tickets to the Nutcracker this December?  Become a fan of Ballet Quad Cities on Facebook and you could win a package to attend our holiday classic at the Adler Theatre!

CARMEN HAS MOVED!

CARMEN HAS MOVED!

Join us on September 24th at our new location for for two performaces at 2:30pm and 8:15pm

Our one act "Carmen" and fun "Delicatessen" will be presented in the round, up close and personal, at BQC studios at 613 17th Street, Rock Island, IL.  Free parking and the entrance is located in the back of the building.  The performance is just over 1 hour and 20 minutes long, with a brief intermission for complementary refreshments.

This unique arts experience is free to the public, though donations are welcome.  Seating is limited, so call to reserve your spot! (309)786-3779

Want to win a family 4 pack of tickets to the Nutcracker this December?  Become a fan of Ballet Quad Cities on facebook and you could win a package to attend our holiday classic at the Adler Theatre!

CARMEN This Saturday September 24th only! 2:00pm & 8:00pm.

Ballet Quad Cities presents Deanna Carter's one-act classic tale of love, lust, jealousy and murder this Saturday at the Adler Theatre.

Opening the performance will be the return of the fan-favorite "Delicatessen" by choreographer Lynn Andrews

Tickets are $14, $18, $22

Sponsored by: The Adler Theatre Foundation

What: Carmen

Who:  Ballet Quad Cities

When:  September 24th

2:00pm and 8:00pm

Where:  The Adler Theatre

136 East Third Street

Davenport, IA 52801

Ticket Prices: $14, $18, $22

Ticket Purchase: Tickets will go on sale Thursday, September 15 at 10:00 a.m.  Tickets will be available at the Adler Theatre Box Office, online at Ticketmaster.com, charge by phone at 800-745-3000 and Ticketmaster outlets.

A story of passion, jealousy, obsession and death, Carmen is the timeless tale of a feisty gypsy involved in a fated love-triangle, set to the unforgettable music of Bizet, Deanna Carter breathes new life into this classic story with all new, contemporary choreography. Sleek costumes with an unexpected set design and spectacular lighting help set the stage for an emotionally charged performance.

Also featured in this performance is Delicatessan with choreography by Bettendorf native Lynn Andrews. This piece has been described as witty, exuberant, and sassy.

For more information about this performance please contact Joedy Cook at 309-786-3779 or email her at jcookballetqc@sbcglobal.net.

Thanks to each of you who turned out for Ballet Quad Cities' first Trivia Night to support our anti- bullying program that will be taken into all of the Quad City schools. All of the moneys raised will go directly to our Ugly Duckling ballet that mirrors the message of the Olweus Bullying Prevention Program supported by the Davenport Schools Foundation Great Minds. A special thank you goes out to Ellen Reilly for preparing the questions and then emceeing the evening. She did an awesome job, which set the tone for the great time that was had by everyone. Also thanks to St. Ambrose University's Teacher Education Program Honor Society, Iota Omega Kappa Delta Pi and Rogalski Center for providing an efficient staff and great space to host our event.

To learn more about our anti-bullying program, please visit our website www.balletquadcities.com or call our office at (309) 786.3779.

We can stop bullying in our schools, but it will take effort on everyone's part! Get educated and learn what you can do today by visiting www.olweus.org for information from the world's foremost bullying prevention program.

Joedy Cook, CEO, Ballet Quad Cities