Charity Spotlight: Ballet Quad Cities

Birdies #: 92

Location: Rock Island, Illinois

Website: www.balletquadcities.com

Mission: Ballet Quad Cities’ mission is to provide professional classical and contemporary dance to the entire community through outstanding performances, entertaining lecture demonstrations and innovative educational outreach programs for people of all ages.

Impact of charity on the community:
Having a professional ballet company in any community speaks volumes to the commitment of quality of life. Don’t miss our explosive 23rd season including classics ‘The Nutcracker” and “The
Sleeping Beauty” and fan favorites “Dracula Unleashed!” and “MUSICMOVES.” Ballet Quad Cities provides outstanding entertainment PLUS innovative programs that educate, inspire, motivate, and enrich the lives of people of all ages, shapes, sizes and abilities.

We’ve partnered with…

• 38 elementary schools, high schools and colleges
• 22 libraries and museums
• 12 assisted living facilities
• 3 organizations that serve people with disabilities
• countless youth organizations

…to bring Bullying Prevention to over 31,000 students to date and award-winning outreach programs DREAMS and Dance Me A Story to over 11,000 Quad Citizens of every age!