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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Ugly Duckling Girl Scout Performance
3/19/2011 2:00:00 PM

What: Ballet Quad Cities Special Matinee Performance of the Ugly Duckling for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois

When: March 19, 2011 at 2pm

Where:  Davenport Junior Theatre, 2822 Eastern Avenue, Davenport, IA

 


Cinderella
4/30/2011 2:19:50 PM
  With a gracious wave of the Fairy Godmother's wand, Ballet Quad Cities premieres its new two act ballet based on the beloved fairy tale. Beautiful costumes, magical sets and whimsical friends in the forest bring this enchanting story to life as you've never seen it before

Courtney Lyon casts an enchanting spell with here original choreography, but it only lasts until the clock strikes twelve!

Cinderella
5/1/2011 2:25:30 PM
Sunday Matinee at 2pm

Tudi's & Tutus
5/18/2011 5:31:27 PM
Fun Abounds At An Event Like No Other...

Food, Music, Specialty Drinks, Celebrity Bartenders, Outdoors Seating & More!

Join Tudi's Tribe & Ballet Quad Cities as they raise funds for kids with cancer and programs presented by Ballet Quad Cities for Quad City kids and the arts. 

Ballet Under The Stars
6/10/2011 8:00:00 PM
Three evenings of no admission charged ballet  performances - a perfect time to introduce our entire family to our family of dancers at Ballet Quad Cities.  Bring a picnic supper, chairs or a blanket and spend the evening under the stars in lovely Lincoln Park.

Ballet Under The Stars
6/11/2011 8:00:00 PM
Three evenings of no admission charged ballet  performances - a perfect time to introduce our entire family to our family of dancers at Ballet Quad Cities.  Bring a picnic supper, chairs or a blanket and spend the evening under the stars in lovely Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park Classic Theatre
June 10-12
8pm

Ballet Under The Stars
6/12/2011 8:00:00 PM
Three evenings of no admission charged ballet performances - a perfect time to introduce our entire family to our family of dancers at Ballet Quad Cities.  Bring a picnic supper, chairs or a blanket and spend the evening under the stars in lovely Lincoln Park.

Lincoln Park Classic Theatre
June 10-12
8pm

Carmen at Muscatine Center for the Performing Arts
10/22/2011 2:00:00 PM
Carmen is an original one act ballet set to the unforgettable music of Bizet.  A story of passion, jealousy, obession and death, Carmen is the timeless tale of a fiesty gypsy involved in a fatal love triangle.  Dramatic lighting, sassy choreography and a stage full of beautiful dancers will provide a lush experience.

Also featured will be Delicatessen, an original piece choreographed by Bettendorf native Lynn Andrews