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Complexions Contemporary Ballet Masterclass

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Masterclass

Dance Series

Tuesday, March 24 - 7:00 PM DanzArts

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Masterclass

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Tuesday, March 24 - 7:00 PM DanzArts

Complexions Contemporary Ballet Masterclass

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ABOUT THE SHOW

Dancers with Intermediate to Advanced skill in ballet are encouraged to attend this masterclass with the Artistic Associate and Repetiteur of Complexions Contemporary Ballet - Miguel Solano.

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 
7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Des Moines DanzArts Studio, 2150 Delavan Dr #8, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Presented by Des Moines Performing Arts
The class cost is $25 per attendee. Registration is required. Class size is limited.

NIQUE
/nēk/

NIQUE is the official techNIQUE of COMPLEXIONS Contemporary Ballet and was created in the formative years of the company by its Founders Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. This technique was developed with a TOTAL BODY approach to training and uses a fusion of CLASSICAL and CONTEMPORARY based dance methods to explore both on and off-center movement.

This technique uses a Classical Ballet structure as its foundation, yet allows momentum, and the integration of a fully mobile torso, weight shift, and dynamics to enhance the outcome. Contemporary in its perspective, NIQUE places a special emphasis on COORDINATION, PHYSICAL IGNITION, PRECISION, EFFICIENCY, and CLARITY OF FORM.

We encourage dancers to catch a Complexions Contemporary Ballet performance to witness how this technique can translate into movement and choreography that requires a full body understanding and a command of their instrument.

See Complexions' performance as part of DMPA's Dance Series at the Des Moines Civic Center on Wednesday, March 25 at 7 p.m.

MIGUEL SOLANO (Artistic Associate and Repetiteur) is originally from Medellín, Colombia. He began his training there before moving to New York City, where he completed his studies at the Gelsey Kirkland Academy of Classical Ballet on full scholarship. He went on to perform with Gelsey Kirkland Ballet, Connecticut Ballet, and Thomas/Ortiz Dance before joining COMPLEXIONS in 2018, later becoming Assistant Rehearsal Director in 2023. Miguel toured internationally with the company for seven years and now contributes to repertory staging, leads rehearsals, and supports the company’s artistic and educational work while teaching masterclasses worldwide. He has collaborated with choreographers including Dwight Rhoden, Christopher Rudd, Ricardo Amarante, Francesca Harper, Darrell Moultrie, and Jenn Freeman, and has staged repertory by Rhoden and Rudd for universities and professional companies across the U.S. and abroad. Solano took his last bow with Complexions in 2025 and was appointed Artistic Associate and Repetiteur.

MIGUEL SOLANO (Artistic Associate and Repetiteur of Complexions Contemporary Ballet)