In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Ballet Des Moines and Hancher Auditorium at the University of Iowa have come together to create Dance into Spring, a state-crossing collaboration featuring outdoor performances in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Muscatine. These free performances offer the opportunity for attendees to gather together for beautiful performances celebrating the spirit of renewal.
Each evening will include five works highlighting a diverse range of performers, all with ties to Iowa: the professional company dancers of Ballet Des Moines, performers from the University of Iowa’s Dance Company, and special guests from the acclaimed Miami City Ballet, Carlos Quenedit, a former Ballet Des Moines dancer, and Katia Carranza. Musicians from the Roseman String Quartet, featuring members of the Des Moines Symphony, will join Ballet Des Moines to provide live music for one ballet.
While Hancher and Ballet Des Moines are excited to welcome in-person audiences for these performances, both organizations are committed to supporting public health. Masks and social distancing are required for the health and safety of audiences, staff, and performers.
Tonight’s performance will take place on the Hancher Green, south of the auditorium. Plentiful parking is available in the adjacent Hancher commuter lot. Audience members should bring their own chairs or blankets.
PROGRAM
In Formation - Ballet Des Moines
Choreography - Ma Cong
Music - Philip Glass
Sliding Figures (Andante con moto) - Ballet Des Moines
Choreography - Serkan Usta
Music - Roseman Quartet (live)
Pas de deux from Don Quixote - Carlos Quenedit and Katia Carranza of Miami City Ballet
And Let's Go - UI Dance Company
Choreography - Alex Bush, UI Department of Dance
Music - Hawkeye Marching Band
De Antônio, de Brincante e Vira Mundo – UI Dance Company
Choreography - Armando Duarte, UI Department of Dance
Music - Antônio Nóbrega