PHOTO GALLERIES
GRAVITY ON TOUR: MUSCATINE
RIVER FRONT ON THE GREEN
SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
GRAVITY ON TOUR: ALGONA
ED & BETTY WILCOX PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
FRIDAY, JULY 29, 2022
GRAVITY ON TOUR: CLEAR LAKE
THURSDAYS ON MAIN
CITY PARK BANDSHELL
THURSDAY, JULY 28, 2022
GRAVITY ON TOUR: WATERLOO
RIVERLOOP AMPHITHEATRE
WATERLOO CENTER FOR THE ARTS
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27, 2022
OF GRAVITY AND LIGHT
APRIL 21, 2022
Des Moines CIVIC CENTER
Images from the world premiere of composer Beau Kenyon’s Of Gravity and Light – a contemporary ballet exploring the beauty and wonder of space through ethereal imagery, abstract sound, and remarkable movement. Set in eight movements, Of Gravity and Light features choreography by Ballet Des Moines Artistic Director, Tom Mattingly, video installation by artist Yu-Wen Wu, and live musicians under the direction of conductor Tim McMillin. Photos by Ryan Morrison.
G R A V I T Y GALA
MARCH 4, 2022
Des Moines HERTIAGE Center
G R A V I T Y Gala: The Ultimate Immersive Experience. Ballet Des Moines’ Gala was a spectacular party celebrating the best of Des Moines' creative community: a mesmerizing evening full of surprising details, exquisite food and cocktails, and the hottest dance floor in Des Moines. VIP Portrait Experience by Joe Crimmings.
LOVE FLIGHT
FEBRUARY 2-4, 2022
Des Moines Civic Center
This intimate pairing of ballet and conversation explores three variations on love — an excerpt from kiss, the Black Swan pas de deux and Tom Mattingly’s world premiere FLIGHT. Limited tickets remain for the February 3 and 4 performances. Tickets can be purchased here.
“kiss: together, with, and for des moines.”
october 29, 2021
Des Moines Civic Center
This Fall, Ballet Des Moines partnered with award-winning choreographer Stephanie Martinez and her company Para.Mar Dance Theatre to bring inspirational and engaging art to every corner of our community. Over the course of a five-week residency, Martinez introduced her work and her story to audiences of all ages across our region, from parking lots to prosceniums, culminating in the one night only performance on October 29, 2021 at the Des Moines Civic Center.
perry, iowa community performance
Ballet Des Moines + Para.Mar Dance Theatre collaboration with Al Éxito, Hispanics United for Perry, Los Laureles, Iowa State University Extension & Outreach, and CultureALL, performed in Perry, Iowa on Saturday, October 23, 2021.
evelyn k. davis community performance
Ballet Des Moines + PARA.MAR Dance Theatre joined forces with Oakridge Neighborhood Services, the Gregory & Suzie Glazer Burt Boys & Girls Club of Central Iowa, and DK Imamu Akachi for a free community performance at Evelyn K. Davis Park on Friday, October 22, 2021.
OCTOBER 21 OPEN REHEARSAL
Ballet Des Moines and Para.Mar Dance Theatre company dancers perform extended excerpts from Stephanie Martinez’s kiss during a limited-seating open rehearsal at the Ballet Des Moines Studio.
OCTOBER 14 PRIVATE REHEARSAL
Stephanie Martinez and the dancers of Ballet Des Moines perform excerpts from kiss during an intimate private reception at the Ballet Des Moines Studio.
PRIVATE STUDIO REHEARSAL SEPT 21 WITH VISITING CHOREOGRAPHER DR. ILYA VIDRIN
OAKRIDGE NEIGHBORHOOD WORKSHOP
THE GREGORY & SUZIE GLAZER BURT BOYS & GIRLS CLUB WORKSHOP
