bal·let·o·mane: a devotee of ballet

The Balletomane Society is Ballet Des Moines’ premiere philanthropic group, supporting the artistry, impact, and future of Iowa’s resident, professional ballet company.

Balletomane Society Members enjoy a full year of exclusive events and experiences, including private rehearsals, backstage tours, and Opening Night Parties. Balletomane Society Memberships include invitations for an individual or couple. Balletomane Membership starts at $125/month or $1,500 annually.

THE PERKS OF BECOMING BALLETOMANE

  • Meet the Artists
    Private Opening Night receptions with the artists of Ballet Des Moines

  • Skip the Line
    Private Balletomane Lounge with bubbly during intermission 

  • Get Behind the Scenes
    Balletomane-only open rehearsals

  • Exclusive Access
    First dibs on performance and event tickets 

  • Special Discounts
    Balletomane discount on season tickets

  • Insider Information
    Balletomane-only emails from BDM CEO

26/27 Balletomane Events

Sept 16, Balletomane Private Rehearsal
Mingle with the Artists of BDM and see an exclusive preview of Ghost Stories, featuring resident choreographer Tom Mattingly

Oct 23, Opening Night: Ghost Stories
Visit the Balletomane Lounge during intermission at Hoyt Sherman Place and attend a private artist reception following the performance

Dec 10, Opening Night: The Nutcracker
Visit the Balletomane Lounge during intermission at Hoyt Sherman Place and attend a private artist reception following the performance

Jan 20, Balletomane Private Rehearsal
Mingle with the Artists of BDM and see an exclusive preview of New Voices, featuring resident choreographer Keelan Whitmore

March 5, Opening Night: New Voices
Visit the Balletomane Lounge during intermission at Hoyt Sherman Place and attend a private artist reception following the performance

April 21, Balletomane Private Rehearsal
Mingle with the Artists of BDM and see an exclusive preview of American Songbook with Artistic Director Eric Trope

May 21, Opening Night: American Songbook
Visit the Balletomane Lounge during intermission at the Des Moines Civic Center and attend a private artist reception following the performance

join the balletomane society today

Balletomane Society members enjoy private rehearsals at the Ballet Des Moines studios

Balletomanes receive VIP access to Opening Night parties and exclusive events.

THANK YOU TO OUR 26-27 BALLETOMANE SOCIETY MEMBERS

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Eva & Mike Anderson
Pamela Bass-Bookey & Harry Bookey
Kirk & Cathy Besh
Randy Breese
Roger Brooks & Sunnie Richer
Kelly Caldbeck
Michaela & Nathan Carhoff
Anne Cooper & Rick Barkosky
Kim & Robert Curran
Deidre DeJear
Dr. Richard Deming
Tej & Karen Dhawan
Douglas Dorner & Carole Villeneuve
Rachel Edge
Denny & Candy Elwell
James & Martha Fifield
Jeff & Carrie Fleming
Katherine Harrington & Craig Walter
Nancy & Sue Henderson
Michael Hubbard & Barbara Adams
Charlotte & Fred Hubbell
Trudy Hurd
Chuck & Jaina Johnson
Joany & Mic Jurgens
Daniel Kelly
Jaclyn & Zack Kertzman
Amy Kristof-Brown & Ken Brown
Nix & Virginia Lauridsen
Cherry Madole
Anna & Adam Mason
Paula McArthur

Christina & Sean McAvoy
Rachel & Ben McLean
Tim & Seth McMillin-Robb
Randy E. McMullin
Sabetha & AJ Mumm
Sara & Jim Nelson
Steven Neville
Leslie Nolte
Nate & Martine Olson-Daniel
Colleen & Jerry Patterson
Bridget Penick
Agnieszka Pieta & Dak Kaye
Max Puliaiev & Briannie Kraft
Dianne Riley
Neil & Debra Salowitz
Christine & Rob Sand
Stephen Sandquist & Marina Jordanova Sandquist
Natasha & Zack Sayles
Mary Schuchmann
Nancy Shafer
Mike Simonson
Tom Smull & Liz Gilman
Shannon Sole & Joseph Moser
William & Ruth Staplin
Jainen Thayer & Sarah Young
Nicholas Van Patten
Michael Wallace
Natalie & Shane Warehime
William Williams & Amanda Fales-Williams
Connie Wimer
Tom & Kyrie Wong
Lisa-Marie & Simon Wright