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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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Haley Kostas' new work, "Scarecrow" is inspired by the idea of an alter ego, and set to music which Kostas describes as soulful, ominous, and swanky.
"The idea is that you put on this hat, and you become whatever you want, and it gives you the grit that you need to be able to achieve something you thought you couldn't." Says Kostas about her work for New Moves. It's about "escaping into that to see if you could just completely become someone else."
You can see Haley Kostas' "Scarecrow" at New Moves, along with new works from 6 more emerging choreographers.
New Moves | March 23-26 | Limited tickets remaining at the #linkinbio
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1 - KCB Company Dancers Naomi Tanioka and Gavin Abercrombie.
2 - KCB Company Dancer Naomi Tanioka with Choreographer Haley Kostas.
3 - KCB Company Dancer Marisa DeEtte Whiteman.
Photography by Anna Walters.
Today is World Down Syndrome Day! Celebrate by wearing silly, mismatched socks to raise awareness of Down Syndrome, or visit @worlddownsyndromeday to learn how to be an advocate for the inclusion of people with Down Syndrome in all spaces in our community.
Kansas City Ballet is thrilled to present a performance of a sensory-friendly Nutcracker for children, families, and adults with sensory sensitivities or other special needs.
Appropriate changes will be made to this performance to create a welcoming and safe space for all in attendance. We are pleased to be working with the Kansas City Symphony to also provide live music for this performance while remaining sensitive to the needs of our audience.
Save the date for our Sensory-Friendly Nutcracker performance on December 13, 2023! Tickets will go on sale August 21, 2023 | Visit the #linkinbio for more information.
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New Moves opens this Thursday!
Here's another glimpse into the studio with KCB Company Dancer and New Moves choreographer Gabriel Lorena. You can see his work, "Feather" along with 6 other works of new choreography when you come to see New Moves!
New Moves | March 23-26 | Limited tickets remaining at the #linkinbio
📸 Images of KCB Dancers with KCB Company Dancer and Choreographer Gabriel Lorena.
New Moves opens next week!
Here's a look into rehearsals for Maria Konrad's "Canopy."
You can see New Moves March 23-26 | Limited tickets remaining at the #linkinbio
📸 1 - Image of KCB Dancers Brian Warkentien, Brock Maye, and Isaac Allen.
2 - Image of KCB Dancers Amaya Rodriguez and Andrew Vecseri.
3 - Image of New Moves Choreographer Maria Konrad.
Photography by Anna Walters
✨ Announcing our 2023-2024 Season! ✨
Jekyll & Hyde | Oct. 13-22, 2023 | Choreography by @valcaniparoli.
The Nutcracker | Dec. 1-24 | Choreography by @carneydevon.
Peter Pan | Feb. 16-25, 2024 | Choreography by @carneydevon.
New Moves | Mar. 21-24
Jewels | May 10-19 | Choreography by @georgebalanchinetrust.
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📸 Photography by @kennyphotokc
Design by @savannadaniels
KCB Company Dancers Cameron Thomas, Gavin Abercrombie, Joshua Kiesel, Kelsey Ivana Hellebuyck, Alladson Barreto, Kaleena Burks, Amaya Rodriguez, and Taryn Mejia.
Yesterday, Kansas City Ballet Music Coordinator and Pianist Irina Brouhard was made an American citizen!🇺🇸
Irina Brouhard was born in the southern Ural Mountains of Central Russia. She began playing the piano at the age of 7. She attended Magnitogorsk College of Music graduating Suma Cum Laude and was only one of only 20 accepted at Novosibirsk Conservatory of Music. She has had an impressive career following, and we are honored to have her as part of the Kansas City Ballet family!
Congratulations, Irina!
Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 PM for Dance Speaks: New Voices, New Moves!
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney and New Moves’ cutting-edge choreographers invite you to join them at the Hilliard Gallery for an engaging conversation inspired by their creative process and the creation of original contemporary ballets on KC Ballet. The program includes an audience Q and A.
Get tickets at the #linkinbio!
📸 Three 2023 New Moves choreographers, Gabriel Lorena, Maria Konrad, and Haley Kostas. Photography by Anna Walters.
"Don't try, DO!"
Kansas City Ballet honors and celebrates Tatiana Dokoudovska who 65 years ago founded our company. It is with grateful hearts that we carry Miss Tania’s spirit forward.
Share your Miss Tania story at the #linkinbio!
📸 Image of Tatiana Dokoudovska, courtesy of Kansas City Ballet.
Season Announcement coming soon…
For now here’s a look behind the scenes of our 2023-2024 season photo shoot!
We will announce our 2023-2024 Season on March 17, so stay tuned!
🎥 Video of KCB Company Dancers and Photographer Kenny Johnson.
Filmed by Elizabeth Snell and Anna Walters.
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Join us next week for Dance Speaks: New Voices, New Moves!
Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney and New Moves’ cutting-edge choreographers invite you to join them in an engaging conversation inspired by their creative process and the creation of original contemporary ballets on KC Ballet. The program includes an audience Q and A.
Happening Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 PM at the Hilliard Gallery.
Get tickets at the #linkinbio!
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KCB Dancers Gavin Abercrombie, Amanda DeVenuta, and Danielle Fu.
Photography by @brettpruitt & East Market Studios.
New Moves choreographers and Dance Speaks panelists:
Karen Brown, Caroline Dahm, Sophie Hod (photo by @brettpruitt), Maria Konrad, Haley Kostas (photo by Ali Happer), Gabriel Lorena (photo by @brettpruitt), and Malerie Moore (photo by @brettpruitt)
Happy International Women's Day from the Kansas City Ballet!
The women of KCB are dancers, athletes, artists, teachers, leaders, and mentors. In any role they take, we are proud to celebrate these women of Kansas City Ballet!
📸 Women of Kansas City Ballet. Photography by Dmitry Trubchanov.
Join us tomorrow, Wednesday March 8 for Kansas City Ballet's Dancer Chat on Facebook LIVE!
This Dancer Chat will feature KCB dancers Georgia Fuller and Paul Zusi and KCB II dancer Lauryn Brown, sharing interesting aspects of their life journey and dance experiences during this relaxed, informal conversation moderated by Tracy Ingle, Director of Marketing & Public Relations for the Harriman-Jewell Series. The Chat will include information about KC Ballet’s New Moves program.
You can post questions for the dancers ahead of time in the comments below or in the chat on Facebook LIVE during the event!
What: KCB Dancer Chat: New Moves
When: Wednesday, March 8, 2023, 6:30-7:15 p.m.
Where: Virtual on Facebook LIVE - Go to our #linkinbio
Don't forget to like + follow our Facebook page (@kcballet on Facebook) to receive a notice every time we go live.
See "New Moves" March 23-26 | Tickets at the #linkinbio
📸 Image of KCB Company Dancers Georgia Fuller & Paul Zusi with KCB II Dancer Lauryn Brown.
Photography by Tom Styrkowicz.
We're hiring!
Are you interested in working for the Kansas City Ballet? Applications are open for a Marketing Coordinator, and you can apply online today!
Find more information on our website at the #linkinbio
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We are celebrating the first week of Women's History month with a spotlight on Grace Holmes, Kansas City Ballet School Director, retired professional ballet dancer, educator, mother, and administrator.
“My passion for dance started when I was very young (my mother was my first dance teacher). While I was dancing in San Francisco Ballet, I found myself engaged in all kinds of activities and events that helped to bring dance out of the studio and into our community. I have always wanted to share my love for dance and to help people understand and appreciate the intricacies of the art form.”
Grace says her mother is a woman she admires and is inspired by. “She gave me a stable base from which I could take chances, reaching for my dreams to be a professional ballet dancer. She also instilled in me the importance of giving back and helping those who need it.”
Her advice to young women starting out in their careers: “Don't let fear hold you back and plan for the future. But be ready to adapt your plan! You never know what opportunities will come your way and things rarely happen the way you want them to. Take those risks, grab the opportunities, and do what you love!”
Stay tuned to hear from more KCB women throughout Women's History Month!
📸 1 - Grace Holmes, KCB School Director. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
2 - Grace Holmes in Paul Taylor's Sunset with San Francisco Ballet.
3 - Grace with her mother. Image courtesy of Grace Holmes.
We are celebrating 40 years with Kevin Amey!
Kevin Amey has served as the company and tour booking manager of Kansas City Ballet since 1983, and was promoted to general manager in 1998. He has had the pleasure of working at length with three of the company’s Artistic Directors Todd Bolender, William Whitener and Devon Carney, as well as Executive Directors Michael Kaiser, Martin Cohen and Jeffrey Bentley, on producing more than 300 works.
His background in the arts began as a young performer, actor, singer, and dancer. He received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting and directing from Avila College, and a graduate degree from the University of Missouri - Kansas City in Theatre Arts. He has served a variety of roles throughout his career in the world of performing arts, and has been essential to Kansas City Ballet during his last 40 years here.
Congratulations Kevin!
📸 Kevin Amey, KC Ballet Chief Operations Officer.
Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
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.
Click below to learn more about the Stories of Resiliency, Dance Speaks and Dancer Chat events, as well as watch past episodes.
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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