What pairs better with a haunting love story than a good book?
We've teamed up with our friends at Schuler Books to bring you a Giselle-inspired reading list filled with tragic romance, mysterious worlds, ghostly encounters, and stories of love, loss, and everything in between.
Read MoreJoin us in celebrating Madison Massara-Leisters professional ballet career during the November 13-15 run of Giselle in Grand Rapids.
Read MoreThank you, Revue WM, for featuring our upcoming production of "Giselle" as one of Three to See ballet productions this fall in West Michigan!
Read MoreOur summer cohort of dancers are making their way to Grand Rapids as we speak, so we thought it was time to share a few more of them with you! Welcome back Katie Brown, a dancer who has been with us since our very first performance in the summer of 2018. Don't miss seeing Katie perform July 31 and August 1 during COLLIDE Series 26 -- learn more at https://www.deosballet.com/collide-series-26!
Read MoreThis summer, we’re interviewing our COLLIDE dancers before they return to the studios for the summer 2026 rehearsal period. Learn more about Bronwyn below, and be sure to catch her onstage during COLLIDE Series 26, July 31 - August 1 at the Gezon Auditorium in Grand Rapids.
Read MoreDid you know that over 95% of Deos Contemporary Ballet's budget is re-invested right here in West Michigan?
When you support DEOS, you're supporting:
💃 Local professional dancer wages
👗 Costume fabric from local craft stores
🩰 Ballet shoes from Kicks Dancewear
🎭 Theaters, technicians, and creatives right here in our city
🏙️ Small businesses throughout Grand Rapids and Kent County
Your support doesn't just fund performances, it fuels our local economy.
✨ We also provide free programming that serves Grand Rapids and Kent County, helping make dance accessible to more people in our community. Learn more about Grand Rapids Public Library's Circulating Membership Program and Kent District Library's PerkPass Program for more info!
The arts make our city stronger. Studies show that vibrant arts communities drive tourism, support local businesses, create jobs, and improve quality of life. When you invest in local arts, you're investing in the future of Grand Rapids.
This 616 Day, celebrate the city we love by supporting the artists who call it home.
Madison Massara-Leister shares her inspiration for two new works she is creating for EMBER Series 26, Deos Contemporary Ballet’s winter mixed repertory production.
Read MoreTess Sinke describes her journey to creating The Tempest, sharing her choreographic process, favorite characters, and more!
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