Kansas City Ballet Dancers Take the Summer Stage
While performances at the Kauffman Center are on pause, Kansas City Ballet Company dancers are staying active. Some, like Marisa DeEtte Whiteman, are teaching at the School’s Summer Intensive. Others, including Joshua Kiesel – guesting with Taiwan Ballet June 14 and 15 – are performing with companies across the U.S. and abroad. A few are simply enjoying well-earned time off. (Special congrats to Gavin Abercrombie and Naomi Tanioka, who tied the knot this summer!)
The good news is you can still see Kansas City Ballet dancers perform right here in Kansas City this summer. Here’s where to find them:
Moving Arts
July 11 & 12 • 7:30 p.m.
Folly Theater
300 W 12th St.
Kansas City, MO 64105
Featuring Kansas City Ballet dancers: Isaac Allen, Sidney Haefs, Mei McArtor, Troy Monger-Levin, Taryn Pachciarz, Ben Zusi (Former KCB II Dancer), and Paul Zusi, with Kaleena Burks as Artistic Director.
Premiering two new works choreographed by Kansas City Ballet alumni Gabriel Lorena and Emily Mistretta.
Creative Intersections
August 8 & 9 • 7 p.m.
Hyde Park Butterfly Garden
3700 Gillham Rd
Kansas City, MO 64111
Tickets: Free
Bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets.
Rain date: August 10 • 7 p.m.
Learn more at Owen/Cox Dance
Featuring Kansas City Ballet dancers: Amira Hogan, Mei McArtor, Amelia Meissner, Troy Monger-Levin, Elliott Rogers, and Gillian Yoder.
Premiering new works choreographed by Kansas City Ballet dancers Amira Hogan and Elliott Rogers.