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!

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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

 

Horace Mann students join Ballet Quad Cities for performance

5/20/2009



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Mark Your Calendars:  Saturday, February 4th, 2012
Bowling to Banish Bullying!
Join Ballet Quad Cities for another “way tutu” much fun event to raise dollars for our ongoing anti-bullying program that we take to area schools. The event will be held at the Blackhawk Bowl and Martini Lounge in Hotel Blackhawk. 200 E. 3rd Street Davenport, IA. $40.00 per person~$240.00 per team~ $10.00 for spectators at the door. Game, shoes, heavy appetizers and 2 drink tickets are included. Everyone will take home a “bowling bag” filled with certificates and goodies. balletquadcities.com
For information call 309 786 3779
Sponsor a ballet dancer to be on your team!
First come first serve...

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Join us for
Love Stories: Love on the Run
February 17th 2012, 8:00pm
February 18th 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Wallenberg Hall, second floor of Denkman, Augustana College

3520 7th Avenue, Rock Island, IL

Tickets: Adult $20  Senior $15  Children and Students $10
Tickets may be purchased at the Augustana Box Office (309) 794-7306


Tickets on sale now at the
Adler Theatre Box office for
The Sleeping Beauty
May 19th, 2012
1:00pm and 7:00pm

 

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The Ugly Duckling: A Message of Acceptance Told Through Dance






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Ballet Quad Cities 
613 17th Street
Rock Island, IL 61201
(309) 786-3779
fax (309) 786-2677
balletqc@sbcglobal.net

Upcoming Performances and Events

Love Stories- Love on the Run!
February 17th 8:00pm
February 18th 2:00pm and 8:00pm
Wallenberg Hall, Augustana College
Second Floor Denkmen

The Ugly Duckling
February 23rd and 24th, 2012
School Matinees
Holzworth Performing Arts Center


From the Pages of a Young Girl's Life
The Story of Anne Frank
March 3rd, 2012  2:00 and 8:00pm
Holzworth Performing Arts Center

Tutu Fabulous Take Two!
March 23, 2012 6:00-9:00pm
Wine Tasting
Hotel Blackhawk

Love Stories- Love on the Run!
April 20th, 2012  7:30pm
!Muscatine Center for the Performing Arts

The Sleeping Beauty
May 19th, 2012 1:00pm and 7:00pm
Adler Theatre

Ballet Under the Stars
June 8th-10, 2012  8:00pm
Lincoln Park Classic Theater


School Matinee Information 

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Photos

Flickr Photos


Ballet Quad Cities now has a Flickr account where you can easily view more of our exquisite dance photographs! Visit www.flickr.com/photos/bqc
to take a peek!
 
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Footnotes

"One more time, on Feb. 13, I had the privilege to attend the Ballet Quad Cities at the Capitol Theater.

The mixed repertoire was fantastic, along with the beautiful costumes, but the best of the best were the dancers.

Thank you Ballet Quad Cites for choosing "Amor Desconocido," as I come from South America, and watching and listening to this music I know so well brought tears to my eyes. The Quad-Cities should be proud to know that you are one of the best ambassadors from this area. Good luck in New York."
Gladys Navarro, Bettendorf
Letter to the Editor, Dispatch/Argus


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