Complexions Contemporary Ballet to perform at the Des Moines Civic Center on March 25

7 p.m. March 25 at the Des Moines Civic Center

“Central to our mission is the celebration of diversity and the recognition of the individuality of each dancer.” — Complexions.

Don’t miss Complexions, contemporary ballet at the Des Moines Civic Center on Wednesday, March 25, as part of its 2025-26 Dance Series. The diverse ballet company, founded 31 years ago, is led by Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson, who have taken a “singular approach to reinventing dance and contemporary ballet.” Complexions has an Alvin Ailey lineage and a cadre of 16 dancers. The program includes “Retro Suite,” a high-energy ride through some of its most unforgettable works and “For Crying Out Loud,” a raw, unfiltered new work set to U2’s “Songs of Surrender.” Ticket information.