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Global Dance Atlas

Global Dance Atlas

DATE

Sunday, March 1, 2026
3:00 pm

VENUE

Staplin Performing Arts Center

Performance Details

Get ready for a pulse-pounding celebration of dance music from across the globe! This vibrant program features music by Philip Sparke (Great Britain), Jacques Press (Russia), and Jan Van der Roost (Belgium), bringing rhythms and traditions from around the world to life on one unforgettable concert.

From the fiery drive of the Russian Sailors Dance to the spirited snap of a Scottish Reel and the joyful exuberance of the Wedding Dance, this high-energy performance is packed with motion, color, and excitement. You’ll be on the edge of your seat—and you might even find yourself dancing in the aisles!

Join us for an evening where music moves you—literally.

Program

Dance Movements (mvmt. IV - Molto ritmico)
- Philip Sparke
Danza Final
- Alberto Ginastera
Four Scottish Dances
- Malcom Arnold
Juba Dance
- Florence Price
Puszta
- Jan Van der Roost
Russian Salors' Dance
- Reihnold Gliere
Waltz Time with Johann Strauss
- arr. John Cacavas
Wedding Dance
- Jacques Press

Featuring

Christian Carichner
Dr. Christian Carichner
artistic director & conductor

Community Partner

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Support is provided by the National Endowment for the Arts and the Iowa Arts Council, which exists within the Iowa Economic Development Authority. Support is also provided by BRAVO Greater Des Moines and the Polk County Board of Supervisors.

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Staplin Performing Arts Center
3650 Woodland Avenue
West Des Moines, Iowa
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Staplin Performing Arts Center

Staplin PAC has earned a reputation as one of central Iowa’s best performance venues. Designed with both audiences and performers in mind, this world class venue features a modern layout, large stage, great sightlines, superb acoustics, and the latest technology. Patrons will enjoy the central location, close and plentiful parking, and easy accessibility. The facility is in constant use by student groups from the West Des Moines Community School District and frequently hosts performances from local professionals as well as renowned touring artists.

Staplin PAC is on the east side of Valley High School - on the southwest corner of Valley West Drive and Woodland Avenue in West Des Moines.

There is plenty of parking in the east parking lot and handicap accessible parking is located directly across from the main entrance.

Enter the building through the glass lobby on the East side of the school.

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