News & Reviews

10 Questions With Jacob

10/7/2011

Interview with Jacob Lyon by 4dancers, a blog for dancers, dance teachers and others interested in dance.  Learn more about Jacob Lyon, who is in his tenth season with Ballet Quad Cities.

Ballet QC Founder Receives Honor

5/26/2011

It was just more than 20 years ago that Joedy Cook of Taylor Ridge, Ill., began chasing her dream of establishing a professional ballet company in the Quad-Cities, and that dream has come true due to Joedy's constant pursuit of excellence, her ebullient creativity, and her unrelenting tenacity.

Ballet Quad Cities' Ugly Duckling Anti-Bullying Program

2/16/2011

Dancers from Ballet Quad-Cities are visiting every Davenport elementary school this week in preparation for performances next week for 1,600 first-graders.  

Bettendorf Native Loves the Puzzle of Ballet

2/10/2011

By Johnathan Turner, Argus/Dispatch

"Ballet Quad Cities executive director Joedy Cook likes to describe her outfit as "girl power," with an all-women staff. This weekend's "Love Stories" takes it to the limit, showcasing the romantic, energetic work of five female choreographers..."

CLICK HERE to visit the article at QCOnline

Eleven Dancers! Five Days! Seventeen Minutes of Music! Go!

1/26/2011

by Mike Schulz, River Cities' Reader

CLICK HERE to read the full article!

My Mea Culpa

1/9/2011

David Burke, QC-Times

David blogs about the "year in review." Click above to read what he had to say about BQC in 2010!

Top Draws of 2010

12/30/2010

Ballet Quad Cities' The Nutcracker was the 3rd biggest draw for The Adler Theatre in 2010!

CLICK HERE to see the full list!

Ballet company an asset to Q-C arts

12/22/2010

Letter to the Editor, Q-C Times

Click above to read!

Need last minute Christmas gift ideas?

12/19/2010

by Don Wooten, Dispatch/Argus

Sparkling 'Nutcracker' is priceless gift to QC

12/11/2010

by Jonathan Turner, The Dispatch

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Novice, veteran dancers await "Nutcracker"

12/5/2010

by David Burke, QC Times

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Holiday Pops warms hearts on cold night

11/20/2010

 by Jonathan Turner, Dispatch/Argus

Ballet Lifts Author's Vampires Onstage

10/22/2010

By Jonathan Turner

Ballet Quad Cities promises a bloody good time at its newestoriginal ballet "I, Vampire," inspired by Bettendorf author Michael Romkey's 1990 novel about the death and undead life of Chicago lawyer David Parker. 

CLICK HERE for the full article and photos! 

Ballet Quad Cities sinks its teeth into area author's 'I, Vampire'

10/17/2010

CLICK HERE to read the article and see photos & video from reheasal of I, Vampire!

10 Questions with... Heidi Dunn

9/7/2010

CLICK HERE to see Heidi Dunn featured on the blog 4dancers!

BQC School of Dance Adult Classes

8/12/2010

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance is offering an Adult Ballet class and an Adult Tap class that will begin the week of September 6th

Ballet Quad Cities' 2010/2011 Season

8/3/2010

Click above for the performance dates, times and locations for our upcoming season!

Dancing on Air: BQC returns from NYC for "Carmen"

4/15/2010

by Jonathan Turner, Dispatch-Argus

View the Ballet Quad Cities Photo Gallery

4/15/2010

photos by Jeff Cook, Quad-City Times

BQC returns from high point

4/15/2010

by David Burke, Quad-City Times

Nutcrackers! Sweet!

12/7/2009

 

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Inside Ballet Quad Cities

Founded in 1996 by Executive Director Joedy Cook and a dedicated Board of Directors, Ballet Quad Cities is now celebrating its 15th anniversary throughout the 2011/12 Season.  Way back in 1996, the company began with one paid dancer and a young, talented Artistic Director, Johanne Jakhelln.  Before returning to her native country of Norway in the summer of 2005, Johanne created over 40 original ballets and today's versatile company consists of eleven highly trained professional dancers.

Ballet Quad Cities provides both classical and contemporary dance to the entire bi-state region through outstanding performances, entertaining lecture-demonstrations and innovative educational outreach programs for people of all ages.
 

BALLET QUAD CITIES
BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Frank S. Mitvalsky (President)
Attorney, Califf & Harper
 
Chad D. Ervin (Vice President)
Vice President, US Bank
 
Jane Easter Bahls (Secretary)
Freelance Writer
 
Khara Coleman Washington (Treasurer)
Assistant Scott County Attorney
 
Linda Bowers
Co-Founder & Co-Owner, LinguiSystems, Inc.
 
Natalie Johansen
Account Manager, TAG Communications
Marty Kurtz
CEO, The Planning Center
 
Vickie Anne Palmer
Community Leader
Paul Van Duyne 
CEO, KJWW Engineering
 
Carol Ann Watkins
Arts Supporter 
Steven Kopp, P.H.D.
Genesis Psychology Associates 
Dominic Walsh, Artistic Advisor
Dominic Walsh Dance Theatre 
Joedy Cook, Ex Officio
Ballet Quad Cities 
 
 


HONORARY CHAIRS

Francoise Martinet   
Professor Emeritus of Dance
Don Wooten
WVIK Manager (retired)