While Ballet Quad Cities isn’t on the stage right now, they are creating new choreography and partnering with other organizations to present the award winning program “Dance Me a Story; Exploring Literature through Ballet” virtually. They’re also excited to share a couple of projects they’ve been working on! Recently, Emily Kate Long joined The Davenport […]
It’s not in a dancer’s nature to sit still. So it makes sense that even though Ballet Quad Cities (BQC) had to cancel the rest of its season because of the Covid-19 crisis, the professional company keeps moving forward. Students in the BQC School of Dance are continuing their lessons online, through Zoom, and students […]
As part of their commitment to small businesses, Lillie & Pine are donating 10 percent of proceeds of sales through May 1 to Rock Island’s Ballet Quad Cities. Lillie & Pine sells naturally handcrafted bath items, which would be a great idea for Mother’s Day. An even better idea would be to purchase them this […]
The dance has ended, for this year, at least. Ballet Quad-Cities, the only professional dance company in the area, has canceled its season. Ballet Quad-Cities CEO Joedy Cook released the following statement this evening: Greetings and good wishes for health and safety to all of you in this difficult time. For the safety of our community, […]
Ballet Quad Cities may have had to postpone its shows and in-person classes and training, but that hasn’t stopped the dance, and the dancers, from bringing their kinetic art online. Ballet Quad Cities has started up “Ballet 101” here, which offers young dancers the opportunity to continue to pursue their art online with others. Emily […]
“I don’t know what I’m going to do.” His voice, usually brash and loud, is quiet and cracked. “I mean, I’m depressed. Obviously, it sucks, because the money is a big thing. It’s not just me playing out. My wife is a waitress and bartender, and I’m a bartender a couple nights a week. That’s […]
Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance is offering a variety of dance and yoga classes using the app Zoom beginning March 24th. Additional information about the faculty is on the web site Ballet Quad Cities, click on the school link. For more information on how to register please call 309 786 2677 SCHEDULE FOR MARCH […]
Calling all princesses and princes! Ballet Quad Cities will be holding a VIP Prince and Princess Party from 1-2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, prior to their performance of “Sleeping Beauty” at the Adler Theater, 136 E. 3rd St., Davenport. Patrons are asked to arrive at the Adler Theater green room no later than 12:45. Tickets […]
Boom! Ballet Quad Cities has exploded onto the local arts scene with the announcement of their new 2019-2020 season! Here’s what the folks at the Ballet dropped today on their website with all the deets: “With two packages to choose from there is sure to be a season ticket option for you! BENEFITS Get the […]
Ballet Quad-Cities is dancing in with a new season! The shows include: MUSICMOVES September 13, 2019 • 7:30 September 14, 2019 • 7:30 September 15, 2019 • 2:30 Brunner Theater Center, Main Stage • Rock Island, IL On the campus of Augustana College From motion to emotion, MUSICMOVES is an energetic season kickoff […]
