Thank you to all of our many Volunteers!

Do you want to be part of the magic behind the scenes at the Peoria Ballet?

Can you paint, build, clean, sew and/or organize large groups of people? 

We are eagerly waiting to hear from you! Peoria Ballet is in constant need of volunteers!

We are the arena where your time, talent and acumen can be appreciated.

Call 309-690-7990 or stop by! You can also e-mail us info@peoriaballet.com!


Peoria Ballet would like to send a big hug and thank you to the numerous volunteers who helped make the Festival of Bacchus a success! Without the help of all these people, we would not have been able to pull of such a fabulous event! THANK YOU!

A Big Thanks

From the ruffles of our tutus to the ribbons on our shoes, we want to thank the following individuals, businesses and organizations for helping Peoria Ballet continue to provide creative arts access to the children and community.

To the truly talented artist Ching Zedric who has given her time and expertise by producing awe-inspiring photographs of our dancers.

Illinois Valley Glass for allowing us to borrow their truck so many times that they now have the title of the "offical movers of the Peoria Ballet."

Amy Hanley, Megan Vlach and their co-workers at Converse Marketing for their time, energy, and expert guidance.

To the Wine Tasting committee, whose dedication to the Festival of Bacchus was second to none.

Jim Maloof and Jim Maloof Realtor who enthusiastically mention Peoria Ballet at every opportunity.

Bill & Theresa Heidrich who generously underwrote George Balanchine’s beautiful Valse Fantaisie by bringing it to Peoria.

Leo Wine (Wine Experience) and Kim Sanders (inPlay) for their integral roles in the planning and implementation of the Festival of Bacchus.

Peoria Ballet Board and Officers for taking time out of their busy schedules to support the ballet and always lending helping hands and expert advice to our efforts.

Pam Perrilles, Donna Kaufman, Kim Smith, Joan DeVillar, Stephanie Lewellen and Laura Rosecrans who help Peoria Ballet any time, anyplace, and in any way they can.

To the ever vigilant Nancy Whalen who always comes through when we need her, whether it is for emergency leotards or back-up toe shoes.

Kerry Walters and the Bradley Women's Chorus.

Karen Warner and the costume committee: Laura Rosecrans, Lori Reynolds, Becki Salmon, Jennifer Shields, and Laurie Pearl.

Last but not least, the many volunteers who give countless hours and interminable hard work to support the Peoria Ballet. You are the foundation of our organization!