bdm on tour
This summer, join Ballet Des Moines and Friends for an afternoon and evening of joy, creativity, and community. Working together with statewide and local partners, Ballet Des Moines’ Transformations Tour includes an afternoon of dancing, art-making, music-making, and more.
Art-making, science experiments, face painting, and creative experiences centered on the theme of transformation.
Musicians, dancers, and performing artists from the community share their talents throughout the afternoon.
Local food vendors and community support organizations participate in the festivities.
Brucemore Presents showcases celebrated Iowa musicians to kick off the evening.
Highlights from Ballet Des Moines’ 2025–26 season close out the night.
Interested in partnering with BDM? Fill out the form below!
2026 tour locations
June 4: Omaha, NE | Jean Leahy Mall at the Riverfront
June 6: North Liberty, IA | Centennial Park
June 10: Waterloo, IA | Riverloop Amphitheatre
June 11: Des Moines, IA | Waterworks Park
June 13: Cedar Rapids, IA | Brucemore
BRING THE SUMMER TOUR TO YOUR CITY IN 2027
Ballet Des Moines is now booking cities for the Summer Tour in 2027. For more information about touring potentials or partnerships in your city, please contact Beau Kenyon, Director of Education & Outreach, at beau@balletdesmoines.org.
ABOUT THE BALLET DES MOINES SUMMER TOUR
Ballet Des Moines’ Summer tour reaches thousands of Iowans across the state each year with free performances and community activities that explore innovation and creativity. Tour stops include free professional performances, inspirational speakers, and activities hosted by local and state-wide partner organizations. Performances feature excerpts from the 2025—26 Ballet Des Moines season, including their May performance of Cinderella. At each location, local libraries, schools, and community groups are engaged through workshops and shared classroom resources, in addition to engagement at the event.