Steve SucatoinculturedGRNew dance company to provide performances in normally-quiet summer monthsDeos Contemporary Ballet was founded by Grand Rapids native Tess Sinke, whose health diagnosis of two disorders steered her dance career…Jun 7, 2018Jun 7, 2018
Steve SucatoinculturedGR“The Happy Prince” brings world-class ballet, meshing Oscar Wilde’s life with his fairytalesThe premiere of Penny Saunders’ choreography is a fitting conclusion to artistic director Patricia Barker’s tenure at Grand Rapids Ballet…May 8, 20181May 8, 20181
Steve SucatoinculturedGRWith ‘MOVEMEDIA: Diversity II,’ Grand Rapids Ballet shatters expectationsThe second of GRB’s MOVEMEDIA productions this season has raised the bar yet again with a triple bill of choreographic gems.Mar 27, 2018Mar 27, 2018
Steve SucatoinculturedGROn the move: Dance in the Annex begins educational partnership with Grand Rapids BalletSince 2009, the collective known more commonly as DITA has gained recognition for its classes, performances, and dance-on-film. Master…Mar 7, 2018Mar 7, 2018
Steve SucatoinculturedGRBellyDanceGR: From happy accident to Grand Rapids’ center for world danceFrom friends asking her to teach them belly dance to a business on a mission to create a non-competitive dance & fitness community focusing…Mar 6, 2018Mar 6, 2018
Steve SucatoinculturedGRBallet classic ushers in new era at CARE BalletThe local nonprofit ballet company is celebrating 25 years with a production of Cinderella, and former CARE student Heather Liskiewitz…Jan 29, 2018Jan 29, 2018
Steve SucatoinculturedGRGrand Rapids Ballet’s “A Christmas Carol” a winning betThe new holiday production—complete with limited set design and on-stage musicians to support lively, fabulous dancing—may be choreographer…Dec 23, 2017Dec 23, 2017
Steve SucatoinculturedGRNew production of “A Christmas Carol” to mark retirement of Grand Rapids Ballet power coupleWith a new beginning planned with the Royal New Zealand Ballet as their new ballet masters, the pair’s last performances will be in “The…Nov 30, 2017Nov 30, 2017
Steve SucatoinculturedGRGrand Rapids Ballet’s ‘From Russia With Love:’ Love note to audiences, beloved retiring dancerThis October, the company celebrates some of the greatest ballets in history with Russian roots and pays tribute to 15-year company member…Sep 29, 2017Sep 29, 2017
Steve SucatoinculturedGRCARE Ballet prepares for 25th season of caringThe local dance organization takes their work beyond teaching dance technique to also teach technical staging skills, impart life skills…Aug 29, 2017Aug 29, 2017
