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Ballet Quad Cities received $100,000 from an anonymous donor, the organization announced this week.

On Tuesday, April 30th, Ballet Quad Cities announced it’s received a $100,000 donation to its building fund, for renovations to its new space in downtown Moline. BQC purchased the property at 1611 5th Avenue, in October 2022 and has been working on a capital campaign, “Building Ballet Quad Cities Better” to raise funds for the building’s renovation. “We […]

Read what Ballet Quad Cities dancers told us about life in the local company ahead of their new production opening Friday.

Ballet Quad Cities bought 1611 5th Ave. in Moline, but is looking to overhaul the space.

Ballet Quad Cities will kick off its 27th season this weekend, by returning for its fourth Ballet on the Lawn Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Outing Club, 2109 Brady St., Davenport. The day will start with a new Children’s Day at the Ballet: “Giraffes Can’t Dance.” The fun begins at 11 a.m., with a performance […]

After being in Rock Island for several years, downtown Moline will be the new home to Ballet Quad Cities.

Ballet Quad Cities holds auditions for the student dancers in early September, then they begin rehearsing in October. The professional dancers begin preparations in early November, then the various groups that have been rehearsing around work and school hours merge to put it all together before bringing the 50 cast members to Cedar Rapids.

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