Five seasons, countless stories.
Experience what's next for Deos Contemporary Ballet
This season, Deos Contemporary Ballet celebrates five years of bringing new voices to the professional stage. Our 2026–2027 season invites audiences into worlds both timeless and unexpected — dive into the possibilities with exhilarating dance and unmatched storytelling.
Experience the magic of Deos Contemporary Ballet with a 2026-2027 Season Subscription! Save when you bundle our four mainstage shows with opening & closing night tickets available:
COLLIDE Series 26
July 31-August 2 | Grand Rapids, MI
Featuring a double bill of exciting female choreographers, of our signature summer series, COLLIDE, returns to Grand Rapids! Elite professional dancers from across the country, a swarm of aspiring professional dancers, and our year-round company dancers join forces for one dynamic performance weekend.
Giselle
November 13-15, 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI
Love, betrayal, heartbreak, and redemption collide in this haunting romantic ballet. Set in the early 1800s, Giselle follows a young factory worker whose tragic love story transcends death itself in a breathtaking journey through heartbreak, forgiveness, and enduring love.
This show will definitely give you the willies.
Cracked Nuts
December 2026 | Grand Rapids, MI
Holiday cheer gets a total makeover with Cracked Nuts!
Back by popular demand, our hilarious holiday staple returns for another year of festive fun. 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!
Dream Big: The Story of Ada Lovelace
March 2027 | Grand Rapids, MI
Celebrate Women’s History Month with an inspiring interactive ballet that brings the story of Ada Lovelace to life. Blending dance, creativity, and STEM, Dream Big encourages audiences of all ages to imagine boldly, think creatively, and dream without limits.
Trojan Women
March 2027 | Grand Rapids, MI
Following its powerful premiere season, Trojan Women returns with an even deeper exploration of Euripides’ timeless tragedy. Through emotionally charged contemporary dance, the production examines grief, survival, and the enduring resilience of women in the aftermath of war.
A Night at the Barre
May 2027 | Grand Rapids, MI
Dinner, drinks, dancing, and original ballet works come together for an immersive evening unlike any other. A Night at the Barre transforms the theater into a vibrant celebration of dance, creativity, and community.
Beach Balls
Summer 2027 | Grand Rapids, MI
Sunshine, vintage swimsuits, outrageous characters, and nonstop comedy take center stage in this world premiere ballet. Beach Balls is a laugh-out-loud summer escape about one woman simply trying to relax at the beach — and everything that goes hilariously wrong along the way.
“We are honoring classical ballet traditions while continuing to challenge ourselves artistically through contemporary storytelling, new works, and unexpected theatrical experiences. Each production asks audiences to feel something deeply — whether that’s wonder, heartbreak, laughter, or hope.”
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.