Celebrate Our Fourth Season of Storytelling
Deos Contemporary Ballet enters its fourth year-round season with an electrifying lineup of performances that promise to captivate and inspire. Join us as we embark on another breathtaking season—where artistry, passion, and innovation collide.
Experience the magic of Deos Contemporary Ballet with a 2025-2026 Season Subscription! Save when you bundle our four mainstage shows with opening & closing night tickets available:
Rite of Spring
July 17, 2025 | Petoskey, MI
We open with the dynamic world premiere of Tess Sinke’s original Rite of Spring, debuting on tour with the Great Lakes Chamber Orchestra in Petoskey, Michigan. This thrilling new work will then take center stage in Grand Rapids as the grand finale of our signature summer series, COLLIDE.
COLLIDE Series 25
August 1-3, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI
COLLIDE Series 25 welcomes guest dancers from across the country and brings back audience favorites such as Sinke’s vibrant Leroy in Color and the comedic ballet The Printer. This year’s series also features brand-new contemporary works inspired by Martha Graham’s iconic Lamentations, Rite of Spring, and more. It will be an unforgettable season, marking the retirement of longtime Deos Ballet company dancer Leah Haggard—a celebration of her remarkable career and lasting impact on our company.
The Tempest
November 7-9, 2025
This fall, Shakespeare gets a contemporary twist with The Tempest!
“We are such stuff as dreams are made on, and our little life is rounded with a sleep.”
Tess Sinke’s bold, full-length reinterpretation of The Tempest turns tradition on its head, swapping Shakespeare’s Prospero for Prospera and featuring stunning Art Nouveau set and costume designs. Experience Shakespeare reimagined when The Tempest premieres in Grand Rapids in 2025!
Cracked Nuts
December 19-20, 2025
Holiday cheer gets a cheeky makeover with Cracked Nuts!
Back by popular demand, our hilarious holiday staple returns for another year of festive fun. After a sold-out world premiere in 2023 and an expanded production in 2024, Cracked Nuts is back—bigger, bolder, and more outrageous than ever. Leave the kids at home, grab your favorite people, and settle in for an adults-only Nutcracker experience like no other!
EMBER Series 26
March 20-22, 2026
EMBER Series 26 ignites winter with revolutionary new ballet.
Our annual mixed repertory winter performance returns with a powerful lineup, featuring the mesmerizing Crayola, choreographed by the late Dennis Spaight. Originally created in 1979, Crayola showcases Spaight’s visionary work, now set on our dancers by Noelle Partusch, Chair of the Dance Department at Mercyhurst University.
AWAKEN Series 26
May 2026
In the spring, fresh voices shine in AWAKEN Series 26.
Creativity, innovation, and new choreography take center stage as our dancers step into the role of creators, debuting original works in AWAKEN. Celebrate bold new talent and the power of storytelling through movement.
“This season is a celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the transformative power of dance. We’re embracing new voices, pushing boundaries, and continuing to make contemporary ballet accessible and exciting for our audiences.”
Join us for another beautiful season of dancing in Michigan!
Ticketing question? Contact Isabelle Ramey at isabelle.ramey@deosballet.com for general inquiries, ticket issues, season subscriptions, and press.