Ballet Des Moines

The first ballerina to perform the title role of Cinderella was Olga Lepeshinskaya. This weekend, Cinderella will be played by our very own Amelia Grubb Hillman. See the magic unfold May 16-17, at the Des Moines Civic Center. Limited tickets remain: desmoinesperformingarts.org/whats-on/event…

baseball, ballet, & my baby girl. 🙌💓

Tickets are now on sale for our VIP Experience at Water Works Park! 🎟️ Each ticket includes VIP seating at Lauridsen Amphitheater, three sparkling wines, and an invitation to the after-show artist reception. Learn more about about the June 11 event here: balletdesmoines.org/desmoines

Play Ball! Join us on May 10 for Ballet at the Ballpark with the @IowaCubs! ⚾️ Purchase tickets here: gofevo.com/event/Balletds…

REVIEW: "Ballet Des Moines once again delivered a dazzling trifecta of dance with Nothing Holds Still, and their dedication to showcasing diverse and developing voices is unwavering." littlevillagemag.com/review-ballet-…

"But at a Ballet Des Moines rehearsal last week in the company’s downtown studio, you couldn’t miss the dancers’ exertion — how fast they were moving, how hard they were breathing. And how gracefully they pulled it off." Read more from @dsmMagazine: dsmmagazine.com/2026/02/25/at-…

Next weekend! Three world premieres, two nights only. Join us for Nothing Holds Still, February 27 & 28 at @hoytsherman. Purchase tickets now: ticketmaster.com/ballet-des-moi…

Pain is common—but often misunderstood. 🧠💥 Physical therapists help you understand your pain, treat it, and get back to moving confidently. Learn the top FAQs about pain and take your next step toward feeling better with @Athletico ➜ athletico.com/2026/01/05/pai…

Last chance! Tickets for Assemblé close in just a few hours. Join @WinefestDSM and Ballet Des Moines for an intimate evening celebrating creativity, connection, and discovery through food, wine, and dance. eventbrite.com/e/assemble-pre…

Blending culinary craftsmanship with expressive movement, Assemblé offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience art in all its forms. Limited tickets remain for our February 12 collaboration with @WinefestDSM presented by @BankofAmerica! eventbrite.com/e/assemble-pre…

Feeling stiff? Limited range of motion affects how you move, feel & perform. Flexibility is key! Check out 5 tips from our partner @Athletico to start moving better today: athletico.com/2025/09/05/mov…

We'll see you tonight in Burlington for our last Nutcracker performance of the season! 🎄🩰 prod3.agileticketing.net/websales/pages…

Review: Ballet Des Moines passes the ‘Nutcracker’ litmus test with flying colors 🎄🩰 via @LittleVillage littlevillagemag.com/review-ballet-…

Tomorrow night at @hoytsherman! 🎄 Join us for Opening Night of The Nutcracker, with Heartland Youth Choir singing live from the balcony. ❄️ Purchase tickets to one of our six performances Dec 11-14. 📸: @becausejami hoytsherman.org/events/

We believe that every child should have access to the joy, creative expression, and curiosity that ballet provides—regardless of their background or financial circumstances. Consider a gift on #GivingTuesday2025 to help support the magic. balletdesmoines.org/transformation

Ballet Des Moines brings Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to the @hoytsherman stage, offering the holiday favorite for fans of all ages and, for the first time, of all abilities. dsmmagazine.com/2025/10/29/bal…

"Disability does not fall on a political spectrum." We're grateful for accessibility partners like The Harkin Institute to ensure all audiences have access to the arts as a collaborator in our Ballet without Barriers initiative. balletdesmoines.org/ballet-without…

"People don't operate in average." In conversation with Daniel Van Sant, the Director of Disability Policy @HarkinInstitute is now live! Learn more about The Harkin Institute and how the arts play a role in accessibility inclusion. open.spotify.com/episode/1i6AOU…

Whether you're in it for the Snow Scene or the infamous battle, we've got you covered. Join us December 11-14 at @hoytsherman for one of six performances of The Nutcracker. Tickets on sale now: balletdesmoines.org/nutcracker2025

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