2/17/2012
For those who like dance in bite-size pieces, Ballet Quad Cities brings back a tasty buffet of "Love Stories" this weekend.
There are seven wildly varying romantic pieces on the program -- the company's first in Augustana College's Wallenberg Hall -- including new dances by five choreographers.
2/4/2012
ROCK ISLAND -- The peach ballet shoes soon will wear out, but they're an extension of her body for now.
"I started pointe when I was 12 years old. They've been a part of my feet for a long time," Margaret Huling said.
1/1/2012
The Cities with Jim Mertens - Chief Lynn Wasburn-Livingston, the new Chief of the Davenport Fire Department talked about the physical plant and being the first female fire chief in Davenport and Joedy Cook of Ballet Quad Cities talks about their upcoming fundraiser and season.
Music by Barley House Band
Episode #210 - Original air date: January 26, 2012
WQPT is a Public Media Service of Western Illinois University
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.
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.
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.
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..."
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1/26/2011
by Mike Schulz, River Cities' Reader
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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!
12/30/2010
Ballet Quad Cities' The Nutcracker was the 3rd biggest draw for The Adler Theatre in 2010!
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12/22/2010
Letter to the Editor, Q-C Times
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12/19/2010
by Don Wooten, Dispatch/Argus
12/5/2010
by David Burke, QC Times
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11/20/2010
by Jonathan Turner, Dispatch/Argus
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.
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10/17/2010
CLICK HERE to read the article and see photos & video from reheasal of I, Vampire!
9/7/2010
CLICK HERE to see Heidi Dunn featured on the blog 4dancers!
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.
8/3/2010
Click above for the performance dates, times and locations for our upcoming season!
4/15/2010
by Jonathan Turner, Dispatch-Argus
4/15/2010
photos by Jeff Cook, Quad-City Times
4/15/2010
by David Burke, Quad-City Times