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{{Short description|Ballet company in Illinois, United States}}
{{Infobox ballet company
{{Infobox ballet company
| name =
| name =
| logo = [[File:Ballet Quad Cities logo.jpg|200px|center]]
| logo = [[File:Ballet Quad Cities logo.jpg|200px|center]]
| founded = 1996
|founded = 1996
| founders = Joedy Cook
| founders = Joedy Cook
| founding_director = Johanne Jakhelln
| founding_director = Johanne Jakhelln
| location = [[Rock Island, Illinois]] {{flagicon|Illinois}}
| location = [[Rock Island, Illinois]]
| venue =
| venue =
| website = [http://www.balletquadcities.com/ www.balletquadcities.com]
| website = [http://www.balletquadcities.com/ www.balletquadcities.com]
| artistic_director = Courtney Lyon<br>Dominic Walsh, Artistic Advisor
| artistic_director = Courtney Lyon
| artistic_staff_type = Artistic Associate
| ballet_mistress = Margaret Huling
| artistic_staff_name = Emily Kate Long
| choreographers = Deanna Carter, Resident Choreographer<br>Domingo Rubio, Resident Artist<br>Lovar Davis Kidd, Guest Choreographer<br>Simone Ferro, Guest Choreographer
| choreographers = Deanna Carter, Resident Choreographer<br>Domingo Rubio, Resident Artist<br>Dominic Walsh, Artistic Advisor<br>Brian Enos, Guest Choreographer
| associated_schools = Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance
| associated_schools = Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance
| formation =
| formation =
}}
}}
'''Ballet Quad Cities''' is a [[ballet company]] located in [[Rock Island, Illinois]]. It was begun in 1996 by Joedy Cook. The company performs both classical and contemporary dance at various venues in the greater [[Quad Cities]] region of [[Illinois]] and [[Iowa]].
'''Ballet Quad Cities''' is a [[ballet company]] located in [[Rock Island, Illinois]]. It was founded in 1996 by Joedy Cook. The company performs both classical and contemporary dance at various venues in the greater [[Quad Cities]] region of [[Illinois]] and [[Iowa]].


==History==
==History==
At the time of its founding the company had one paid dancer. By 2010 the number of dancers who form the company grew to twelve dancers. The original artistic director was Johanne Jakhelln, who left the company in 2006 to return to her native [[Norway]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.balletquadcities.com/Company.aspx | title = Inside Ballet Quad Cities | publisher =Ballet Quad Cities | accessdate = 30 April 2010}}</ref>
Before its insemination, Ballet Quad Cities was known as “Cassandra Manning Ballet Theatre,” under the direction of Susan Snider. Snider grew the arts in the Quad Cities before moving with her family to Des Moines, IA. At the time of its founding the company had one paid dancer. By 2010, the number of dancers who form the company grew to twelve dancers. The original artistic director was Johanne Jakhelln, who left the company in 2006 to return to her native [[Norway]].<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.balletquadcities.com/Company.aspx | title = Inside Ballet Quad Cities | publisher =Ballet Quad Cities | access-date = 30 April 2010}}</ref>


In April 2010 the company performed for the first time in [[New York City]] at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre. The ballet’s [[choreographer]], Deanna Carter, had been one of five choreographers to present their work at the annual Ballet Builders.<ref name=burke1>{{cite news |author= David Burke|title= Ballet Q-C returns from high point|publisher= ''[[Quad-City Times]]''|date= 2010-04-15|url= http://qctimes.com/news/local/article_fe5adfac-4841-11df-b9e2-001cc4c002e0.html|accessdate= 2010-04-30}}</ref>
In April 2010 the company performed for the first time in [[New York City]] at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre. The ballet’s [[choreographer]], Deanna Carter, had been one of five choreographers to present their work at the annual Ballet Builders.<ref name=burke1>{{cite news |author= David Burke|title= Ballet Q-C returns from high point|publisher= [[Quad-City Times]]|date= 2010-04-15|url= http://qctimes.com/news/local/article_fe5adfac-4841-11df-b9e2-001cc4c002e0.html|access-date= 2010-04-30}}</ref>


Ballet Quad Cities began a collaboration with [[Orchestra Iowa]] starting in the 2012-2013 season.<ref name=burke2>{{cite news|author=David Burke|title=Ballet Q-C to partner with Orchestra Iowa|publisher=''[[Quad-City Times]]''|date= 2012-07-30|url= http://qctimes.com/news/local/ballet-q-c-to-partner-with-orchestra-iowa/article_c5c35266-d9ec-11e1-89b8-0019bb2963f4.html|accessdate= 2012-07-30}}</ref> Two performances featuring the two artistic groups are held in both the [[Paramount Theatre (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)|Paramount Theatre]] in [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]], where Orchestra Iowa is based, and the [[RiverCenter/Adler Theatre|Adler Theatre]] in [[Davenport, Iowa]]. The Adler is one of the ballet's primary venues.
Ballet Quad Cities began a collaboration with [[Orchestra Iowa]] starting in the 2012-2013 season.<ref name=burke2>{{cite news|author=David Burke|title=Ballet Q-C to partner with Orchestra Iowa|publisher=[[Quad-City Times]]|date= 2012-07-30|url= http://qctimes.com/news/local/ballet-q-c-to-partner-with-orchestra-iowa/article_c5c35266-d9ec-11e1-89b8-0019bb2963f4.html|access-date= 2012-07-30}}</ref> Two performances featuring the two artistic groups are held in both the [[Paramount Theatre (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)|Paramount Theatre]] in [[Cedar Rapids, Iowa]], where Orchestra Iowa is based, and the [[RiverCenter/Adler Theatre|Adler Theatre]] in [[Davenport, Iowa]]. The Adler is one of the ballet's primary venues. In 2021, BQC employs 1 male and 5 female dancers.


== Dancers ==
== Dancers ==
The dancers of Ballet Quad Cities as of January, 2015:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.balletquadcities.com/Company/Dancers.aspx|title = Dancers|publisher =Ballet Quad Cities|accessdate = 2012-07-30}}</ref>
The dancers of Ballet Quad Cities as of February, 2020:<ref>{{cite web|url=http://balletquadcities.com/Company/dancers.aspx|title=Artists|publisher=Ballet Quad Cities|access-date= 2020-02-19}}</ref>


*Nicholas Bartolotti
*Jill Schwartz
*Claire Cordano
*Emily Kate Long
*Maya de Leon
*Jacob Lyon
*Rachel Martens
*Marie Buser
*Meghan Phillips
*Alec Roth
*Elayne Podolske
*Tessa Moore
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*Madeleine Rhode
*Patrick Green
*Domingo Rubio* part time
*Carolyn McGuire

*Meredith Green
*Malachi Squires
⚫
*Madeleine Gurney
*Mahalia Zellmer
*Sophia Myers
*Corey Mangum


== Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance==
== Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance==
Ballet Quad Cities supports its own school of dance, which is also located in Rock Island. The schools philosophy is based on the principles of the [[Vaganova method]] from [[Russia]]. Beside classical ballet, the school also teaches: creative movement, pointe, character, repertoire, jazz, hip-hop, conditioning, yoga, tap, rhythm tap and adult ballet.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.balletquadcities.com/School-of-Dance.aspx| title = Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance | publisher =Ballet Quad Cities | accessdate = 30 April 2010}}</ref>
Ballet Quad Cities supports its own school of dance, which is also located in Rock Island. The schools philosophy is based on the principles of the [[Vaganova method]] from [[Russia]]. Beside classical ballet, the school also teaches creative movement, pointe, character, repertoire, modern, jazz, hip-hop, conditioning, yoga, tap, rhythm tap and adult ballet.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://www.balletquadcities.com/School-of-Dance.aspx| title = Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance | publisher =Ballet Quad Cities | access-date = 30 April 2010}}</ref>


==See also==
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*[http://www.balletquadcities.com/Company/Dancers.aspx Information about the dancers]
*[http://www.balletquadcities.com/Company/Dancers.aspx Information about the dancers]


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General information
Year founded1996
FoundersJoedy Cook
Founding artistic directorJohanne Jakhelln
LocationRock Island, Illinois
Websitewww.balletquadcities.com
Artistic staff
Artistic DirectorCourtney Lyon
Resident ChoreographersDeanna Carter, Resident Choreographer
Domingo Rubio, Resident Artist
Dominic Walsh, Artistic Advisor
Brian Enos, Guest Choreographer
Artistic AssociateEmily Kate Long
Other
Associated schoolsBallet Quad Cities School of Dance

Ballet Quad Cities is a ballet company located in Rock Island, Illinois. It was founded in 1996 by Joedy Cook. The company performs both classical and contemporary dance at various venues in the greater Quad Cities region of Illinois and Iowa.

History

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Before its insemination, Ballet Quad Cities was known as “Cassandra Manning Ballet Theatre,” under the direction of Susan Snider. Snider grew the arts in the Quad Cities before moving with her family to Des Moines, IA. At the time of its founding the company had one paid dancer. By 2010, the number of dancers who form the company grew to twelve dancers. The original artistic director was Johanne Jakhelln, who left the company in 2006 to return to her native Norway.[1]

In April 2010 the company performed for the first time in New York City at the Alvin Ailey Citigroup Theatre. The ballet’s choreographer, Deanna Carter, had been one of five choreographers to present their work at the annual Ballet Builders.[2]

Ballet Quad Cities began a collaboration with Orchestra Iowa starting in the 2012-2013 season.[3] Two performances featuring the two artistic groups are held in both the Paramount Theatre in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where Orchestra Iowa is based, and the Adler Theatre in Davenport, Iowa. The Adler is one of the ballet's primary venues. In 2021, BQC employs 1 male and 5 female dancers.

Dancers

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The dancers of Ballet Quad Cities as of February, 2020:[4]

  • Nicholas Bartolotti
  • Claire Cordano
  • Maya de Leon
  • Rachel Martens
  • Meghan Phillips
  • Elayne Podolske
  • Madeleine Rhode
  • Domingo Rubio* part time
  • Malachi Squires
  • Mahalia Zellmer

Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance

[edit]

Ballet Quad Cities supports its own school of dance, which is also located in Rock Island. The schools philosophy is based on the principles of the Vaganova method from Russia. Beside classical ballet, the school also teaches creative movement, pointe, character, repertoire, modern, jazz, hip-hop, conditioning, yoga, tap, rhythm tap and adult ballet.[5]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Inside Ballet Quad Cities". Ballet Quad Cities. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
  2. ^ David Burke (2010-04-15). "Ballet Q-C returns from high point". Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
  3. ^ David Burke (2012-07-30). "Ballet Q-C to partner with Orchestra Iowa". Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
  4. ^ "Artists". Ballet Quad Cities. Retrieved 2020-02-19.
  5. ^ "Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance". Ballet Quad Cities. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
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