MUSCATINE, Iowa — Ballet Des Moines will return to the Muscatine riverfront on Friday, June 9, as part of its statewide Summer STEM Tour celebrating female leaders in STEM and art, according to a news release.
The event includes a free outdoor performance by the ballet company, plus interactive STEM booths and food trucks. Festivities will begin at 5 p.m. with family-friendly STEM booths featuring local organizations and hands-on activities. The performance — which showcases the work of important female choreographers, inspired by the stories of Iowa women in STEM — will begin at 7 p.m.
Ballet Des Moines’ 2022-23 Season aims to share inspiring artistry alongside interactive science activities throughout the state. This year, the ballet company is focusing on amplifying the voices of female leaders in rural and semi-rural communities which may lack exposure and opportunities in STEM fields, especially for young women, according to the release.
The tour also responds to youth surveys and STEM education research that highlight the need for strong female role models and mentors.
The event is sponsored by the Community Foundation of Greater Muscatine, Stanley Center’s Global Education and the Greater Muscatine Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The tour is made possible by the collaboration of various partners, including 4-H, partner academic institutions from each of the six Iowa STEM regions, Iowa Space Grant Consortium, volunteers from Mid-American Energy, and a collection of women associated with Central Iowa Women’s Organizations, the release states.
For more information, visit balletdesmoines.org/muscatine.
