April 15, 2021 - August 22, 2021
New Moves: Episode 8
New Moves returns this season with a twist: all original works filmed in beautifully iconic Kansas City locations. Each free 20-minute episode includes bonus features including interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, and more. Click here for full list of episodes.
Watch the full episode of Cameron Thomas’ Basie Land on this page (scroll down) from Thursday, April 15 through August 22.
About KC Ballet’s New Moves: Episode 8
Basie Land
“Basie Land” is an ode to the big bands of the swing era. Jazz music has historic roots in the 18th & Vine Jazz District of Kansas City- “Basie Land” brings that energy and atmosphere to life with the coolest cats in the biz.
CREDITS
Artistic Director & Producer
Devon Carney
Executive Director
Jeffrey J. Bentley
Choreographer
Cameron Thomas
Music
Vintage Kansas City Jazz
Cinematography
Chris Burrow Photography
Cast
Amanda DeVenuta
Sidney Haefs
Lilliana Hagerman
Heather Nichols
Naomi Tanioka
Gavin Abercrombie
Angelin Carrant
Enrico Hipolito
Location
American Jazz Museuem
Episode Producer & Editor
Elizabeth Stehling
Premiere
World premiere: Kansas City Ballet, April 15, 2021
American Jazz Museum, Kansas City Missouri
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Meet Choreographer Cameron Thomas
Cameron Thomas began his dance training in his hometown of Rochester, NY. In 2013, he began performing regularly with the Rochester City Ballet. In 2015, Cameron received a full scholarship to attend the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre. He then joined Kansas City Ballet II for the 2016-2017 season and was promoted to the company the following season. Since then, Cameron has performed featured roles in William Forsythe’s In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated, Septime Webre’s The Wizard of Oz, Val Caniparoli’s Lady of the Camellias, and Devon Carney’s The Nutcracker and Swan Lake.
In addition to being a dancer, Cameron is a pianist and has played for the Kansas City Ballet School and the Worldwide Ballet daily Zoom classes. He is also a co-founder of the performance project Creative Intersections with James Kirby Rogers and created his first work on the Kansas City Ballet in 2021.
Meet the Dancers
SUPPORT AGMA RELIEF FUND
Kansas City Ballet is an American Guild of Musical Artists Company.
The American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA) is the labor union that represents artists from numerous disciplines that create America’s operatic, dance, and choral heritage.
This production is presented in cooperation with the American Guild of Musical Artists. Donations are gratefully accepted on behalf of the AGMA Relief Fund.
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