Category: Des Moines

For Martinez and Ballet Des Moines, ‘Kiss’ represents a seismic shift in how ballet is presented. Bonus: it’s also really good.

 Author: Lauren Warnecke

DES MOINES, Iowa—A modest crowd, in comparison to the number of available seats, filed into the immense Des Moines Civic Center on Oct. 29 for Ballet Des Moines’ season opener, “Kiss,” a full-length evening created in collaboration with Chicago’s Stephanie Martinez and Para.Mar Dance Theater. Martinez’ pre-pandemic life often included moments like this: bowing to an audience of strangers in…

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