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Artistic Director Devon Carney's 10th Anniversary
Join us in celebrating Devon Carney’s milestone achievement at Kansas City Ballet.
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![Take a look inside Cinderella rehearsals with Cameron Thomas!
Cameron describes how the music carries the story of Cinderella through a wide range of emotions. “Prokofiev’s score highlights the romance, comedy, and drama of the story while allowing for some virtuosic dancing throughout."
"So far, interpreting the score is the most challenging part [of rehearsals]. Prokofiev’s music does not neatly fit into eight bar phrases and waltzes like other ballet scores. We have relied on a combination of complex counts, intuition, and some musical cues. It is a challenge but well worth it- I adore the music in Cinderella. The coda waltz of the ball scene, the pas de deux, season variations, prince variation, and many others are standouts for me.”
Cameron says audiences who come see Cinderella should “Expect it all! Beautiful ballet set to a rich, complex Prokofiev score, lots of laughs, and a classic romance."
See Cinderella Feb. 17-26 | Tickets at the #linkinbio
Presenting Sponsor: @performancerehabkc the physical therapy provider for KC Ballet.
📸 KCB Company Dancer Cameron Thomas.
Photography by Anna Walters.](https://kcballet.org/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
Take a look inside Cinderella rehearsals with Cameron Thomas!
Cameron describes how the music carries the story of Cinderella through a wide range of emotions. “Prokofiev’s score highlights the romance, comedy, and drama of the story while allowing for some virtuosic dancing throughout."
"So far, interpreting the score is the most challenging part [of rehearsals]. Prokofiev’s music does not neatly fit into eight bar phrases and waltzes like other ballet scores. We have relied on a combination of complex counts, intuition, and some musical cues. It is a challenge but well worth it- I adore the music in Cinderella. The coda waltz of the ball scene, the pas de deux, season variations, prince variation, and many others are standouts for me.”
Cameron says audiences who come see Cinderella should “Expect it all! Beautiful ballet set to a rich, complex Prokofiev score, lots of laughs, and a classic romance."
See Cinderella Feb. 17-26 | Tickets at the #linkinbio
Presenting Sponsor: @performancerehabkc the physical therapy provider for KC Ballet.
📸 KCB Company Dancer Cameron Thomas.
Photography by Anna Walters.
Take a look inside Cinderella rehearsals with Naomi Tanioka!
“Cinderella is a story that shows how life can be unfair sometimes, and good things don’t always happen to good people, but what’s important is what you make of your situation. Cinderella’s kind, true nature is what brings her triumph.”
“Even though her situation is far from ideal, and her life seems miserable from an outside view, she does not see her life that way. So when she is having to sweep the floor and do all the chores, she is not sad or dreadful about them. My challenge is to find the joy that Cinderella discovers in these moments.”
Naomi says her advice to young dancers is “to not take anything for granted, and to enjoy every moment that you get to dance and perform. There will be so many moments in this career that are not what you hoped for, and you might be discouraged and feel down on yourself. But try to stay motivated, and find the light in these hard times like Cinderella would, and keep the light within you.”
See Cinderella Feb. 17-26 | Tickets at the #linkinbio
Presenting Sponsor: @performancerehabkc the physical therapy provider for KC Ballet.
📸 KCB Company Dancer Naomi Tanioka.
Photography by Anna Walters.
The @chiefs are set to play the @bengals this weekend for the AFC Championship game, and @cincinnatiballet has challenged us to a #balletsuperbowldanceoffchallenge
Kansas City Ballet is always up for the challenge.
@cincinnatiballet let this be an idea of what you’re in for on Sunday…
GO CHIEFS!
🎥 Kansas City Ballet Company Dancers.
Video by Anna Walters.
#chiefs @chiefs #bringithome #chiefskingdom #gochiefs #CINvsKC #KansasCity #KansasCityBallet #afcchampionship #arrowheadstadium
This week, we were joined by Freed of London, USA for pointe shoe fittings.
Pointe shoe fitting specialists Julie and Kristen have been working individually with KCB dancers to make sure they are prepared for the studio and the stage in pointe shoes specially fitted for each of them!
"It's Freed's first time back to KC Ballet following the pandemic, so it has been exciting to see the dancers in person, both with the company and the school. We're very happy to be back!" - Julie.
📸 KCB Company Dancers and KCB students in pointe shoe fittings with Freed USA.
Photography by Anna Walters.
Next week you can get a sneak peek of a Cinderella rehearsal and learn all about the production at Dance Speaks: Cinderella!
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney and special guests invite you to join them in an engaging conversation inspired by this enchanting work! The program includes an audience Q and A.
Get your tickets at the #linkinbio | Feb. 1 @ 5:15 p.m.
You can see Cinderella Feb. 17-26 | Tickets at the #linkinbio
Presenting Sponsor: @performancerehabkc
📸 Image of KCB Company Dancers in rehearsals for Cinderella.
Photography by Anna Walters.
Even our youngest audience members can experience the magic of a beloved and timeless story and be transported by Devon Carney’s world-premiere choreography accompanied by Prokofiev’s captivating music.
Kansas City Ballet's Cinderella is a performance for all ages, and is sure to delight!
Get your tickets for Cinderella Feb. 17-26 | Tickets at the #linkinbio
Presenting Sponsor: @performancerehabkc the physical therapy provider for KC Ballet.
All it takes to live happily ever after is a little bit of hope, confidence, and the help of Fairy Godmother!
We're looking forward to bringing Cinderella back to the stage next month, this time with Devon Carney's world premiere choreography!
Get your tickets for Cinderella Feb. 17-26 | Tickets at the #linkinbio
Presenting Sponsor: @performancerehabkc the physical therapy provider for KC Ballet.
📸 KCB Company Dancers in Cinderella (2014).
Photography by Steve Wilson.
Come see Cinderella with your family and enjoy the VIP Family Experience on Saturday, February 25 at 2 pm!
Your family will enjoy Premium Center Mezzanine tickets with access to a private reception suite before the show and at intermission. Enjoy complimentary wine, kids’ drinks, and delicious treats. Meet characters from the show at intermission! This experience is available on the Saturday matinee, February 23 at 2 pm performance when you select the $194 VIP seats in Center Mezzanine.
To purchase tickets, visit #linkinbio.
Planning to see Cinderella? Make your evening more magical with a reservation for The Dining Experience: Small Plates, Wine, and Cocktail Bar before the show!
Located in the Kauffman Center Founders' Lounge on the Plaza, this unique dining experience offers a small plates menu of lighter fare, a selection of seasonal craft cocktails, and a diverse collection of wines and spirits. Walk-in dining is welcome pending availability, and tickets to Cinderella are not necessary to dine.
Make your reservation now at kauffmancenter.org/dining
Get your tickets for Cinderella at our #linkinbio!
📸: Dining Experience photo by Anna Petrow.
Cinderella: KCB Dancer Amanda DeVenuta, photo by Kenny Johnson.
KC Ballet offices and studios will be closed on Monday, January 16 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 17.
Today, we honor Dr. King's achievements toward diversity, equity, and inclusion in our nation.
📸: Photo by Cody Lovetere.
#KCBallet #MLKDay #MartinLutherKingJr #BolenderCenter
Rehearsals for Cinderella are well under way! We're looking forward to sharing Devon Carney's world premiere choreography with you very soon, but for now enjoy this glimpse into our studios.
See Cinderella Feb. 17-26 | Tickets at #linkinbio
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1 - Artistic Director Devon Carney with KCB Company Dancers Amaya Rodriguez and Whitney Huell.
2 - KCB Company Dancer Whitney Huell and Sidney Haefs.
3 - KCB Company Dancers Amanda DeVenuta, Amaya Rodriguez, and Whitney Huell.
4 - KCB Company Dancer Amanda DeVenuta.
Photography by Anna Walters.
🎂 Happy Birthday to our founder Tatiana Dokoudovska! 🎂
Kansas City Ballet was founded in 1957 by Tatiana Dokoudovska with the goal of establishing a regular presence for ballet in the city. She served as Kansas City Ballet's Artistic Director from 1957-1976.
📸 Images of Tatiana Dokoudovska courtesy of Kansas City Ballet.
🎟 Announcing our Student Rush discount for high school and higher education students! *Student IDs are REQUIRED* for each ticket at Will Call when picked up on the night of the show during Cinderella, Feb. 17-26.
Student Rush tickets are available in advance online for $24 plus a $7.50 fee. Tickets may also be purchased at the Kauffman Center on the night of the show.
Patrons who are not students and wish to attend with the student must purchase regular-priced tickets.
➡️ Order now at the #linkinbio.
📸: KCB Company Dancers Cameron Thomas and Gavin Abercrombie. Photo by Kenny Johnson.
Get a sneak peek of a Cinderella rehearsal and gain insightful information regarding the ballet production when you come to Dance Speaks: Cinderella!
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney and special guests invite you to join them in an engaging conversation inspired by this enchanting work! The program includes an audience Q and A.
Get your tickets at the #linkinbio | Feb. 1 @ 5:15 p.m.
You can see Cinderella Feb. 17-26 | Tickets at the #linkinbio
Presenting Sponsor: @performancerehabkc
📸 Image of KC Ballet Dancers.
Photography by Steve Wilson.
Kansas City Ballet is thrilled to bring the enchanting story of Cinderella to life on the Muriel Kauffman stage this February! Come marvel at Devon Carney’s world-premiere choreography accompanied by Prokofiev’s captivating music performed live by the Kansas City Symphony.
Enjoy a special twist on this favorite fairy tale where the characters are sure to delight. The Fairy Godmother, the pumpkin that becomes a carriage, fairies weaving spells, the handsome prince, and of course, the wicked stepmother and riotous, bumbling stepsisters all come together to tell this beloved story.
Get your tickets for Devon Carney's "Cinderella" at the #linkinbio | Performances Feb. 17-26.
Presented by Performance Rehab KCOI.
📸 KC Ballet Dancers.
Photography by Steve Wilson.
Our School
Under the direction of School Director Grace Holmes, the School offers a complete, professional curriculum for our Academy students. With locations in downtown Kansas City and Johnson County, the School maintains a faculty of over 50 instructors. The School’s Studio Division attracts teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting.
Artist Conversations
Kansas City Ballet is committed to sharing its joy of dance with everyone, and our artistic conversations are an important component of our mission. Discussions introduce the community-at-large to upcoming ballets, guest choreographers, stagers, and dancers.
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A history of Excellence
A history of Excellence
Professional Ballet Company and School
Founded in 1957, Kansas City Ballet is a 30-member professional ballet company under the direction of Artistic Director Devon Carney and Executive Director Jeffrey J. Bentley.
Through its professional company, its second company (comprised of KCB II and Trainees), its ballet school, and its many community programs, Kansas City Ballet seeks to nurture and develop our artists, audiences, and students in the values inherent in the creativity, diversity, and joy of dance.
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