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

CLICK HERE to read!

Novice, veteran dancers await "Nutcracker"

12/5/2010

by David Burke, QC Times

CLICK HERE to read!

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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Dancers



Nancy Cole

Nancy Cole


Nancy is from Michigan, where she began her ballet training.

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Jason Gomez

Jason Gomez


Jason Gomez is in his fifth season with Ballet Quad Cities. He began dancing in his hometown of San Antonio, Texas.

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Kelsee Green

Kelsee Green


Kelsee Green, a Louisiana native, is excited to be starting her first season with Ballet Quad Cities.

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Margaret Huling

Margaret Huling


Margaret Huling, born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, began her dance training with Ballet Arts School of Dance.

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Jackie Jensen

Jackie Jensen


Jackie Jensen was born and raised in Tokyo, Japan.

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Emily Kate Long

Emily Kate Long


Emily Kate Long began her dance education in South Bend, Indiana.

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Jacob Lyon

Jacob Lyon


Jacob Lyon started dancing in Redding, CA under the direction of Debra Larson.

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Calvin James Rowe

Calvin James Rowe


Calvin Rowe, a native of Muscatine, IA, began formal dance training in Baton Rouge, Louisiana with Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre.

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Jill Schwartz

Jill Schwartz


Ms. Schwartz received her training at the Academy of Ballet Internationale in Indianapolis, Indiana and the Orlando Ballet School in Orlando, Florida.

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Katie Rideout

Katie Rideout


Katie Rideout, originally from Sheridan, Wyoming, began her initial dance training under Sandra Couture and Donna Grant.

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Phillip Ollenburg

Phillip Ollenburg


Guest Artist, Originally from Milwaukee, WI, Phillip began his training with Milwaukee Ballet School at the age of four.

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