News & Reviews
Ballet Q-C finds 'Love on the Run'
2/17/2012For those who like dance in bite-size pieces, Ballet Quad Cities brings back a tasty buffet of "Love Stories" this weekend.
There are seven wildly varying romantic pieces on the program -- the company's first in Augustana College's Wallenberg Hall -- including new dances by five choreographers.
Performing, sharing her art keeps Q-C ballerina on pointe
2/4/2012ROCK ISLAND -- The peach ballet shoes soon will wear out, but they're an extension of her body for now.
"I started pointe when I was 12 years old. They've been a part of my feet for a long time," Margaret Huling said.
Video: The Cities | Ballet Quad Cities | WQPT
1/1/2012The Cities with Jim Mertens - Chief Lynn Wasburn-Livingston, the new Chief of the Davenport Fire Department talked about the physical plant and being the first female fire chief in Davenport and Joedy Cook of Ballet Quad Cities talks about their upcoming fundraiser and season.
Music by Barley House Band
Episode #210 - Original air date: January 26, 2012
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10 Questions With Jacob
10/7/2011Interview with Jacob Lyon by 4dancers, a blog for dancers, dance teachers and others interested in dance. Learn more about Jacob Lyon, who is in his tenth season with Ballet Quad Cities.
Ballet QC Founder Receives Honor
5/26/2011It was just more than 20 years ago that Joedy Cook of Taylor Ridge, Ill., began chasing her dream of establishing a professional ballet company in the Quad-Cities, and that dream has come true due to Joedy's constant pursuit of excellence, her ebullient creativity, and her unrelenting tenacity.
Ballet Quad Cities' Ugly Duckling Anti-Bullying Program
2/16/2011Dancers from Ballet Quad-Cities are visiting every Davenport elementary school this week in preparation for performances next week for 1,600 first-graders.
Bettendorf Native Loves the Puzzle of Ballet
2/10/2011By Johnathan Turner, Argus/Dispatch
"Ballet Quad Cities executive director Joedy Cook likes to describe her outfit as "girl power," with an all-women staff. This weekend's "Love Stories" takes it to the limit, showcasing the romantic, energetic work of five female choreographers..."
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Eleven Dancers! Five Days! Seventeen Minutes of Music! Go!
1/26/2011by Mike Schulz, River Cities' Reader
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My Mea Culpa
1/9/2011David Burke, QC-Times
David blogs about the "year in review." Click above to read what he had to say about BQC in 2010!
Top Draws of 2010
12/30/2010Ballet Quad Cities' The Nutcracker was the 3rd biggest draw for The Adler Theatre in 2010!
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Ballet company an asset to Q-C arts
12/22/2010Letter to the Editor, Q-C Times
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Need last minute Christmas gift ideas?
12/19/2010by Don Wooten, Dispatch/Argus
Sparkling 'Nutcracker' is priceless gift to QC
12/11/2010by Jonathan Turner, The Dispatch
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Novice, veteran dancers await "Nutcracker"
12/5/2010by David Burke, QC Times
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Holiday Pops warms hearts on cold night
11/20/2010by Jonathan Turner, Dispatch/Argus
Ballet Lifts Author's Vampires Onstage
10/22/2010By Jonathan Turner
Ballet Quad Cities promises a bloody good time at its newestoriginal ballet "I, Vampire," inspired by Bettendorf author Michael Romkey's 1990 novel about the death and undead life of Chicago lawyer David Parker.
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Ballet Quad Cities sinks its teeth into area author's 'I, Vampire'
10/17/2010CLICK HERE to read the article and see photos & video from reheasal of I, Vampire!
10 Questions with... Heidi Dunn
9/7/2010CLICK HERE to see Heidi Dunn featured on the blog 4dancers!
BQC School of Dance Adult Classes
8/12/2010Ballet Quad Cities School of Dance is offering an Adult Ballet class and an Adult Tap class that will begin the week of September 6th.
Ballet Quad Cities' 2010/2011 Season
8/3/2010Click above for the performance dates, times and locations for our upcoming season!
Dancing on Air: BQC returns from NYC for "Carmen"
4/15/2010by Jonathan Turner, Dispatch-Argus
View the Ballet Quad Cities Photo Gallery
4/15/2010photos by Jeff Cook, Quad-City Times
BQC returns from high point
4/15/2010by David Burke, Quad-City Times
Nutcrackers! Sweet!
12/7/2009
Horace Mann students join Ballet Quad Cities for performance
5/20/2009