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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.

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.

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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.