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performARTS: The Kansas City Ballet

Randy Mason provides viewers with a look at the renowned Kansas City Ballet, which has been leaping and twirling across the stage and captivating audiences for over 55 years.

As part of our performARTS series in conjunction with KC Studio Magazine, Randy Mason provides viewers with a look at the renowned Kansas City Ballet, which has been leaping and pirouetting across the stage and captivating audiences for over 55 years.

Artistic Director William Whitener standing in front of a display in the new home of KC Ballet

Under the leadership of Artistic Director William Whitener, who will retire at the end of this season after 17 years with the company, the troupe has performed an abundance of works by an array of choreographers–from classic to modern, including the beloved annual Kansas City holiday tradition of The Nutcracker. The Ballet’s next performance Hey-Hay, Going to Kansas City will take place May 3-12 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Exterior shot of the KC Ballet building

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A Modern Night At The Folly: City in Motion’s Choreographer Showcase

City in Motion presents their 10th Anniversary of A Modern Night at the Folly on Feb. 9 at the Folly Theater to showcase the talents of local choreographers. We share a look at last year's event.

For over 25 years, the City in Motion Dance Theater has been developing high quality contemporary dance programming and expanding dance audiences in our metro area.

On Saturday, February 9, City in Motion presents its 10th Anniversary production of A Modern Night at the Folly, staged at the historic downtown Folly Theater and featuring the work of local choreographers.

This performance is Kansas City’s only adjudicated showcase, featuring 10 of the area’s most talented choreographers. This eagerly anticipated event provides the audience with insight into the current direction of our region’s modern dance artists. This year’s performance will feature the choreography of Willie Lenoir, Erin Lustig, James Moreno, Jennifer Owen, Cathy Patterson, Lucy Shopen, Andrea Skowronek, Patrick Suzeau, Halley Willcox, and Ming Xia.

Dancer performing on stage in front of a screen with an image of a field

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Telling History Through Dance: Störling Dance Theater

Inspired by activities along the Underground Railroad, Störling Dance Theater presents "Underground," their annual celebration of Black History and American History.

In a week where our nation pays tribute to Dr. King and his accomplishments in the struggle for civil rights, preparations are also underway for an annual event which tackles similar issues in a most unusual and dramatic way.

It’s the Störling Dance Theater’s production of Underground, inspired by activities along the Underground Railroad. The company’s artistic director, Mona Störling-Enna may come from Finland, but working with a team based out of the Culture House in Olathe, Underground emerges to tell a very American tale.

Underground, featuring original music by Jay Pfeiffer, will be performed on Saturday February 2 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Dance students gathered on a couch under Storling Dance sign

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One Year of the KCPA: Julia Irene Kauffman & Shirley Helzberg

Julia Irene Kauffman and Shirley Helzberg reflect on the inaugural year of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

It’s been a year now since the curtain opened on the much anticipated $415 million Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The downtown venue designed by Moshie Safdie has quickly garnered both national and international attention.

Many of the center’s shows have earned rave reviews and there have been countless sold out performances. But one year on, is it meeting expectations?

Joining us for a status report is arts leader and philanthropist Julia Irene Kauffman, who chair’s the center’s board, and Symphony Board President Shirley Helzberg.

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