Join the Guild and enjoy fun opportunities with a community of dance enthusiasts!

The Kansas City Ballet Guild is a group of more than 200 members who serve as advocates for dance and ballet in the Kansas City community. They provide financial assistance to the Kansas City Ballet through the Nutcracker Boutique, the annual Nutcracker Ball, and other special events.

Kansas City Ballet has always relied upon the generosity of the Guild’s membership and their commitment to the arts in Kansas City.

Membership Levels

$65 – Guild Member
$100 – Two Guild Members in a household only
$165 – Guild Relevé Member
$300 – Two Relevé Members in a household only

Member level Guild dues make it possible to conduct standard Guild business. Relevé level dues creates opportunities to do some extra special things, especially in support of the company dancers, such as sponsoring their attendance at Guild events and providing them holiday gifts. Please consider the Relevé level option as it will allow the Guild to do even more for Kansas City Ballet.

Meet the Relevé members

Guild members enjoy special presentations from guest choreographers, musicians, dancers, and Kansas City Ballet staff. Presentations include exclusive “behind the scenes” looks at upcoming performances, and access to special pre-performance “open rehearsals.” We meet and socialize with monthly membership meetings, a Kick Off Party, three annual luncheons (Fall, Nutcracker and Spring) and at special events such as cast and company appreciation events, book club, and movie nights. They also support and maintain the Kansas City Ballet Archives. And of course, all members are encouraged to be Kansas City Ballet season subscribers and to attend the annual Nutcracker Ball.

Fundraising

The Guild sponsors two major fundraising events for the Kansas City Ballet each season – an annual Ballet Ball and a Gift Boutique at the Kauffman Center. The Guild raised $500,000 for Kansas City Ballet in 2024-2025.

NUTCRACKER BALL
Patrons celebrate the holiday season at the Kansas City Ballet Guild’s annual gala, the Nutcracker Ball.

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GUILD GIFT BOUTIQUE
In December each year, the Guild sponsors and staffs the Gift Boutique during Kansas City Ballet’s Nutcracker performance run at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. We sell traditional and whimsical Nutcrackers, ballet and Nutcracker-themed ornaments and other Nutcracker-inspired items. Net proceeds go to the Kansas City Ballet.

2025-2026 Events

The Ballet Guild is planning a full year of fun-filled activities and programs for its members to enjoy. All meetings will be at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity or a member’s home. Book Club and Movie Nights are back in full swing with many great topics to pique your interest.

JUNE 5 ∙ GUILD MOVIE NIGHT
6:30pm in the Ellis Conference Room at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance and Creativity
The Company (2003) by Robert Altman

AUGUST 24 ∙ GUILD KICK OFF PARTY

OCTOBER 23 ∙ NUTCRACKER GIFT BOUTIQUE PRICING

DECEMBER 6 ∙ THE NUTCRACKER BALL

FEBRUARY 19 • OPEN REHEARSAL AND DANCER RECEPTION

MAY 14 ∙ GUILD SPRING LUNCHEON & OFFICER INSTALLATION

Monthly Guild meetings will take place on the 2nd Thursday of each month.

*Events are subject to change.

The Guild Archives Fund

The Kansas City Ballet Archives are supported in perpetuity by the Guild Archives Fund. This endowment will ensure that the history of Kansas City Ballet is preserved, documented, and available for future generations to appreciate and learn from.