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🎄💫Experience the magic of The Nutcracker with a sensory-friendly twist! On Dec. 5, Kansas City Ballet presents a special performance for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
🌟Expect reduced sound levels, house lights half-lit, and a relaxed atmosphere where everyone is free to move, talk, and enjoy!
🎭🎟️Join us at 6 PM at the Kauffman Center for a performance that ensures comfort and joy for all attendees. Tickets are only $25—call 816.931.8993 to secure your spot!
Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Photography by Beeh Moynagh.
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"To bring to this well-loved classic a zest and freshness and to know that one is creating magic for an audience filled with the excitement of the holiday season, is always desirable," - 📝Hilary Stroh wrote in @bachtrack about Kansas City Ballet`s 2023 performance of Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker.
💂🏻🎁The Nutcracker showing Dec. 6-24 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts!
🎟️Don`t miss out on your chance to witness the magic! Get your tickets now also at the #linkinbio. Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
📸: Kansas City Ballet School Students Samuel Stein and Samantha Lopez-Duarte. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
✨ Experience the magic of Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts!
Don`t miss this enchanting production, perfect for ballet lovers and those seeking a festive experience.
Showing through Dec. 6-24.🌲🌟Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️ Tickets start as low as $34. Buy yours TODAY at the #linkinbio.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancer Aidan Duffy & Kansas City Ballet School Student Samantha Lopez-Duarte. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
Kansas City Ballet`s sensory-friendly Nutcracker is returning this December!🗓️✨
Join us December 5 for a performance of Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker, uniquely tailored for children, families, and adults with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorder, or other special needs. 🎄☃️
🎶🎻The Kansas City Symphony will continue to perform Tchaikovsky`s beautiful works while remaining sensitive to the needs of our audience and maintaining a welcoming and safe space for all in attendance.
☎️ Tickets are selling fast, call the box office at 816.931.8993 to purchase or visit the #linkinbio to learn more | Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancers Maya Sprague, Mei McArtor, and Laila Madison. Photography by Beeh Moynagh.
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Don`t miss our annual Nutcracker Ball!☃️❄️
🗓️Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the @sheratoncrowncenter
Journey with us to the magical “Land of Snow” at Kansas City Ballet Guild’s 57th annual cocktail reception and delicious dinner, a fabulous raffle, a short program, and after-dinner dancing to music performed by the @kansascityjazzorchestra.🎺🍸
❄️🩰This year’s ball will feature a special performance by Kansas City Ballet.
Sponsorships still available for purchase.
🎟️Purchase your tickets today at the #linkinbio.
📸: Photography by Kenny Johnson.
🎄🌟Spark the magic of the holidays with Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker! From Dec 6-24, experience the beloved classic like never before at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
Let the beauty of the ballet and Tchaikovsky`s enchanting score sweep you into a world of wonder!🌰🎁
🎭Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️Don`t wait—tickets are selling fast! Purchase yours today at the #linkinbio.
#HolidaySpectacular #TheNutcrackerKC #KansasCityBallet #Nutcracker2024 #KCArts #HolidayTradition
📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers Gavin Abercrombie and Naomi Tanioka. Photography by Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
Ready to be swept away by the magic of the season? The Nutcracker is coming to life on stage Dec 6-24 at Muriel Kauffman Theatre!🍭💐
With stunning choreography, a live orchestra, and unforgettable performances, The Nutcracker is the perfect holiday treat.
🎭Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️Don`t wait—tickets are selling fast! Purchase yours today at the #linkinbio.
#HolidaySpectacular #TheNutcrackerKC #KansasCityBallet #Nutcracker2024 #KCArts #HolidayTradition
📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers Amanda DeVenuta and Alladson Barreto. Photography by Gabriel Lorena.
Did you know that there`s a VIP Experience at The Nutcracker?🤔☃️
Back by popular demand, you and your family can enjoy Premium Center Mezzanine tickets with access to a private reception suite that includes wine, kid’s drinks, and holiday treats before the show and at intermission!❄️
🎁KCB Dancers will make a special VIP-only appearance at the intermission! A limited number of tickets are available for each performance. Buy yours TODAY at the #linkinbio. 🎟️
Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker is showing Dec. 6-24 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts | Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
📸Photography by Don Ipock.
❄️✨Step into a winter wonderland with The Nutcracker this holiday season! 🎄🎁 Join us from Dec 6-24 at the stunning Muriel Kauffman Theatre for a magical journey with Clara, the Sugar Plum Fairy, and more!
🍭Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️Get your tickets for you and the whole family at the #linkinbio.
#HolidaySpectacular #TheNutcrackerKC #KansasCityBallet #Nutcracker2024 #KCArts #HolidayTradition
📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers Naomi Tanioka, Gavin Abercrombie, Georgia Fuller and Taryn Pachciarz. Photography by Gabriel Lorena.
❄️✨ Ready for an enchanting night? The Nutcracker is BACK! From Dec 6-24, immerse yourself in the wonder of this timeless tale at Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
🍭Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️Get your tickets for you and the whole family at the #linkinbio.
#HolidaySpectacular #TheNutcrackerKC #KansasCityBallet #Nutcracker2024 #KCArts #HolidayTradition
📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers Alladson Barreto, Amanda DeVenuta. Photography by Gabriel Lorena.
🍭Don`t miss our annual Sugar Plum Fairy Children`s Ball!🍭
The holiday`s are sooner than we think! Create a special memory your little ones will never forget at the Sugar Plum Fairy Children`s Ball!🌷✨
What does a ticket include?🧐
🍴A three-course luncheon
🩰A performance by students of the Kansas City Ballet School
📚A reading of Clara’s magical journey to the Land of the Sweets
ℹ️ Some tickets include the matinee performance of Kansas City Ballet’s The Nutcracker at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts immediately after the ball!
🎟️Purchase your ticket at the #linkinbio!
🎄✨ The holidays aren`t complete without The Nutcracker! Join us Dec 6-24 for a dazzling performance at Muriel Kauffman Theatre, featuring Kansas City Ballet`s signature magic.
Perfect for the whole family—hurry and get your tickets before they sell out! 🎁🩰
Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️Get your tickets for you and the whole family at the #linkinbio.
#HolidaySpectacular #TheNutcrackerKC #KansasCityBallet
📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers Alladson Barreto, Amanda DeVenuta, Whitney Huell and Kansas City Ballet School Student Scarlett Spaulding. Photography by Gabriel Lorena.
It`s starting to feel like a Winter Wonderland in Kansas City!🧣☃️
Get into the holiday mood early this year and snag the best seats to Devon Carney`s The Nutcracker, showing Dec. 6-24 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts!❄️
Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️Get your tickets for you and the whole family at the #linkinbio.
📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Photography by Anna Walters.
ALICE (in wonderland): Complete✅ — it’s The Nutcracker time❄️😮💨
🍭🌰Showing Dec. 6-24 at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts!
🎭Presented by Bank of America and supported in part by the Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund and YMCA of Greater Kansas City.
🎟️Get your tickets for you and the whole family at the #linkinbio.
🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Video by Nicole Dolan.
♠️❤️Congratulations dancers, artists, and staff on an incredible run of @septimewebre`s ALICE (in wonderland)!❤️♠️
These were our favorite memories on the Muriel Kauffman Theatre stage. What were some of yours? Comment below!⬇️💬
📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Photography by Beeh Moynagh and Brett Pruitt & East Market Studios.
Last performance of ALICE (in wonderland) already!?😩🦩♥️♠️We can’t believe it either.
We’ll see if they play “Umbrella” by @babgalririi 😏
Thanks to everyone who has watched our dancers and students perform!🥹
Here’s to one last run!
🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers Elliott Rogers, Sage Guillot and Olivia Jacobus. Video by @livonpointe
We have a double-feature for you, Kansas City! 🎩🕰️
Don`t miss Septime Webre`s ALICE (in wonderland) today at 1:30 PM and 7:30 PM on the Muriel Kauffman Theatre stage.🐇🍄
ℹ️Pro-tip: come 1 hour prior to the show to hear about the show with Artistic Director Devon Carney! Learn how music, special effects, and costumes make magic on stage by attending the pre-curtain talk, Belger Footnotes in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
📖 🎟️ Act fast before you miss your chance! Book your tickets now at the #linkinbio | ALICE (in wonderland) showing NOW thru Oct. 20th.
📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancer Amanda DeVenuta. Kansas City Ballet Dancers Amanda DeVenuta and Angelin Carrant. Kansas City Ballet Dancers Amanda DeVenuta and Angelin Carrant. Kansas City Ballet Dancer Amanda DeVenuta and KCB School Student. Kansas City Ballet Dancer Amanda DeVenuta and KCB School Student. Photography by Beeh Moynagh.
Step into a world of whimsy with Septime Webre`s ALICE (in wonderland) TONIGHT! 🎩🕰️
ALICE (in wonderland) | Showing NOW thru Oct. 20th🎭
ℹ️Pro-tip: come 1 hour prior to the show to hear about the show with Artistic Director Devon Carney! Learn how music, special effects, and costumes make magic on stage by attending the pre-curtain talk, Belger Footnotes in the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
📖 🎟️ Act fast before you miss your chance! Book your tickets now through #linkinbio!
📸: Kansas City Ballet Dancer Amaya Rodriguez, Angelin Carrant, Joshua Kiesel, Amanda DeVenuta. Photography by Beeh Moynagh.
🦤🦩Grab your flock and fly over to see Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland)🦩🦤
🎟️For the best seats, check out our Saturday matinee at 1:30 PM! Tickets are available at the #linkinbio!
ALICE (in wonderland)❤️♠️ | Showing thru Oct. 20th at the @kauffmancenter
🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers. Video by @ivanadance
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Under the direction of School Director Oliver Till, 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 Open Division attracts teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting.
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Founded in 1957, Kansas City Ballet is a 30-member professional ballet company under the direction of Artistic Director Devon Carney and Executive Director David Gray.
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