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==History== |
==History== |
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==<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>== |
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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> |
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> |
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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 |
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 2022, BQC employs 2 men and 11 women dancers. |
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== Dancers == |
== Dancers == |
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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> |
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*Nicholas Bartolotti |
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*Claire Cordano |
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*Maya de Leon |
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*Sage Feldges |
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*Rachel Martens |
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*Meghan Phillips |
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*Elayne Podolske |
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*Madeleine Rhode |
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*Domingo Rubio |
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*Malachi Squires |
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*Mahalia Zellmer |
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== Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance== |
== Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance== |
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Revision as of 16:46, 14 March 2022
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| General information | |
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| Year founded | 1996 |
| Founders | Joedy Cook |
| Founding artistic director | Johanne Jakhelln |
| Location | Rock Island, Illinois |
| Website | www.balletquadcities.com |
| Artistic staff | |
| Artistic Director | Courtney Lyon |
| Resident Choreographers | Deanna Carter, Resident Choreographer Domingo Rubio, Resident Artist Dominic Walsh, Artistic Advisor Brian Enos, Guest Choreographer |
| Artistic Associate | Emily Kate Long |
| Other | |
| Associated schools | Ballet 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
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 2022, BQC employs 2 men and 11 women dancers.
Dancers
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, Modern,jazz, hip-hop, conditioning, yoga, tap, rhythm tap and adult ballet.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Inside Ballet Quad Cities". Ballet Quad Cities. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
- ^ David Burke (2010-04-15). "Ballet Q-C returns from high point". Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2010-04-30.
- ^ David Burke (2012-07-30). "Ballet Q-C to partner with Orchestra Iowa". Quad-City Times. Retrieved 2012-07-30.
- ^ "Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance". Ballet Quad Cities. Retrieved 30 April 2010.
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