Many of you may know that my daughter dances for Ballet Des Moines' productions, so some of you may not be surprised that this is my positive post for today.
However, if you're reading this and living in the Des Moines area - and have never seen a Ballet Des Moines production...you are really missing out.
Tonight, Ballet Des Moines (BDM) did an outreach in Stuart, Iowa. Sponsored by a local business, BDM performed at the Saints Center. Several pieces were performed - solos, duos, trios, and small groups - and all different types of music and dancing.
At the beginning of the performance, Serkan Usta - who is the Artistic Director of BDM, thanked the audience for coming and said that watching - or rather - experiencing ballet is good for the soul.
I agree with him. Yes, you may not understand the dance or like the music - but for a moment you are taken somewhere you haven't been before and you are experiencing something magical, physical and musical all at the same time.
Today I wish you something good for your soul.
(And by the way - Wizard of Oz is performing at the Des Moines Civic Center on April 4th - seriously, get tickets - you will not be disappointed.)
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