Kansas City Ballet and Youth Symphony Collaborate to Shape Tomorrow's Artists
The sound of Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake filled Kansas City Ballet’s studios one September afternoon, not from the Kauffman Center’s orchestra pit, but from 75 young musicians tuning their instruments. After a coaching session with Music Director and Conductor Ramona Pansegrau,…
Dancing Beyond the Stage: Partnerships Build Community
Through partnerships that spark joy, learning, and connection, Kansas City Ballet is bringing dance to new audiences, from science museums to senior communities. During a recent rehearsal, a young visitor from Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City watched dancers sweep …
Go inside one of The Nutcracker’s most unforgettable roles! Bursting onto the stage with laughter, color, and energy, Mother Ginger brings the audience to life just as Act II unfolds. As Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney explains, “She’s very much a…
