Kansas city ballet is thrilled to present a performance of a sensoryfriendly nutcracker for children, families, and adults with sensory sensitivities, autism spectrum disorder or other special needs. Witness the magic and wonder of this story as drosselmeyer and clara defeat the mouse king and liberate the nutcracker from his enchanted form. The nutcracker in kansas city kc ballet official tickets. Tickets for kansas city ballets the nutcracker are available online or by telephone at 877 5829297. Kansas city ballets beloved annual tradition entices the young and youngatheart to let wonder ignite as childhood dreams dance once again. Performances of kansas city ballets the nutcracker are underway at the kauffman center. Founded in 1957, kansas city ballet is a 29member professional ballet company that offers a wide array of performances from traditional classics to contemporary pieces. The kansas city ballet school provides dance training to over 2,000 students each year, at two locations. Celebrate this christmas with the one and only moscow ballets great russian nutcracker. Please call the kansas city ballet box office at 816. The two young ladies that play the role of clara in the nutcracker this year talk about performing the role and working with the company dancers. Founded in 1957, kansas city ballet is a 30member professional ballet company under the direction of artistic director devon carney and executive director jeffrey j. Hoffmans original story and set in kansas during the civil war. Sanchez has performed in international ballet galas in ballet festivals in panama, costa rica, and miami.
The kansas city ballet continues to use yellowface, an outdated caricature of asians in its annual nutcracker production. Follow the kansas city ballet on facebook, twitter and instagram for exclusive, limitedtime discount offers. During the chinese variation, dancers perpetuate a onedimensional stereotype of asians. Kansas city ballet is one of the few ballet companies of midsized cities that has the ability to cover the classics with aplomb while challenging audiences with newer works. He studied with school of american ballet, pittsburgh ballet theater, the conservatory of point park college, and the school of classical ballet american ballet theatres training program. Kansas city ballet presents three repertory performances each year that pay homage. The ballet, the nutcracker, is a classic story that has become a favorite during the holiday season. Simon ball joined houston ballet as a principal dancer in july 2003. A hoffmann, the nutcracker and the mouse king following its kennedy center premiere in washington, d. A history of excellence professional ballet company and school.
Are you interested in performing on millennium stage, or do you have a program youd like to recommend. Kansas city ballets the nutcracker is a hometown tradition, and with the spectacular kansas city symphony bringing tchaikovskys score to life, you cant help but find yourself filled with the glorious warmth of the season. Appropriate changes will be made to this performance to create a welcoming and safe space for all in attendance. Kansas city ballet presents devon carneys the nutcracker at the muriel kauffman theatre in kansas city, mi. Larger than life puppets, nesting dolls and gloriously handcrafted costumes bring the christmas spirit to life. In the video below, youll hear from the two young ladies that are. We are excited to have katie andrusak and sarah walden choreograph and direct this years ballet in the park production. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you. Drosselmeier and the sugar plum fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets and. Kansas city ballets the nutcracker, fresh off a thanksgiving holiday run at the kennedy center in washington d.
In 2014 he joined columbia city ballet as a principal dancer where he performed in dracula, the nutcracker, and cinderella. Be sure to check out the nutcracker site before you decide where you will see a holiday performance of the nutcracker. Drosselmeier and the sugar plum fairy is a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets, and captivating choreography. Learn about the acclaimed guest faculty that will be joining us during kansas city ballet schools 2014 summer intensive.
On wednesday, the kansas city ballet opens the first of seven prestigious performances of the nutcracker at the kennedy center in washington, d. As a lover of the arts and dance in particular, this issue hits home for me. They perform three repertory seasons in kansas city, plus nutcracker. From the moment we meet toymaker drosselmeier in his workshop, elaborate sets, sparkling costumes, and impressive choreography will take. Most performances have discounts for groups 10 or more. Kansas city ballet has earned the respect of the national dance community and is a source of pride for our city and region. This holiday season, experience moscow ballet s great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere.
Its a holiday tradition, with a cast of more than 200, mostly children. The land of sweets backdrop from the nutcracker ballet provided the elegant setting for the event. Kansas city ballet presents the nutcracker crossroads. Kansas city ballet 20202021 season the traveling ballerina. Senior and educator tickets seniors age 62 and up and educators who present valid i. Kansas city ballet presents the nutcracker presented by. Kansas city ballet is our citys premier professional dance company and provides outstanding dance performances at the kauffman center, comprehensive ballet training, and community education and engagement programs for tens of thousands in our city. Proceeds from the event provide essential support for kansas city ballet and its school. The timeless tale by eta hoffman and scored by tchaikovsky is sure to delight audiences of all ages, especially children, as you watch the sparkling costumes flit. Ticket discounts kauffman center for the performing arts. This year, the kansas city ballet is back with the nutcracker, straight from its premiere at the kennedy center in washington, d. New moves dracula the nutcracker cinderella jewels. This year marks the kansas city ballets 39th annual production of the nutcracker. A winter family favorite, this ballet is based on e.
For ticketing questions call the jccc box office at 94694445. This holiday season, experience moscow ballets great russian nutcracker acclaimed by the press and adored by audiences everywhere. Sensoryfriendly nutcracker december 16, 2020 kc ballet. Kansas city ballet tickets kansas city ballet tickets in 2017, the kansas city ballet celebrated its 60th anniversary. Kansas city ballets repertory season includes 18 performances six each season with fall, winter and spring seasons at the kauffman center for the performing arts. The kansas city ballets annual performance of nutcracker will first be performed at the kennedy center in washington, d. Kansas city ballet takes its nutcracker to the kennedy. Drosselmeier and the sugar plum fairy is a magical theatrical. The nutcracker, a kansas ballet lawrence arts center. The kansas city ballet nutcracker ball private dinner. Kansas city ballet provides audiences the highest caliber of dance experiences.
It tells a story about how dreams can come true, and many children. Blog upcoming events buy parking meet the dancers faqs. The kansas city ballets music director has conducted 1,200 performances of the nutcracker in six different productions with the boston ballet, the tulsa ballet and the kansas city ballet. Featuring brand new overthetop production and world class russian artists. Kansas city ballet has earned the respect of the national dance community and is a source of pride for kc, especially during december as the company performs the holiday classic, the nutcracker. The kansas city ballet and the kansas city symphony present the nutcracker this holiday season november 30 december 23, 2018 at the kauffman center for the performing arts.
Kansas city ballet has announced the return of the recordbreaking and critically acclaimed production of the nutcracker at the kauffman center for the performing arts nov. Kc ballet is the professional ballet company serving kansas city and the surrounding area. Drosselmeier and the sugar plum fairy is a magical theatrical experience. A 40ft growing tree, snow falling on stage, and a live orchestra highlight overland park tradition. Last year, kansas city ballet presented seven soldout performances of the nutcracker at the worldrenowned john f. The versatility and depth of kansas city ballet takes center stage each year as the company continues to hone its reputation as one of the best midsized ballet organizations in the nation. Tchaikovskys holiday classic, the nutcracker, performed on johnson county community colleges yardley hall stage. Nutcracker ballet nutcracker ballet performances in missouri. Review the nutcracker at kansas city ballet performink. Kansas city ballet offers sensoryfriendly nutcracker. Our company presents exceptional performances along with professional ballet classes.
To celebrate the milestone, the company toured the d. This production is a continuing gift to dance lovers and those who value the tradition of. Drosselmeier and the sugar plum fairy unveil a magical theatrical experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets and captivating choreography. Hoffman featuring clara, the nutcracker prince, dr. Twenty eight members make up kansas city ballet which is based in kauffman center for the performing arts since september 2011. Our annual family friendly free performances throughout south central kansas are fun for all ages. The nutcracker and the repertory season tickets are out on sale, so grab your share of kansas city ballet tickets now to enjoy excellent panorama of dance performances. Kansas city ballet has rescheduled or canceled productions. Kansas city balletthe nutcracker kids out and about. Kansas city ballet presents a sensoryfriendly nutcracker performance for children, and adults with sensory sensitivity or autism spectrum disorder. Browse our huge selection of tickets for every the nutcracker show. Kansas city ballets annual tradition, the nutcracker, is the top holiday event in kansas city and continues to awe audiences year after year and is hailed as positively oozing charm by the washington post.
Kansas city ballet, 500 w pershing rd, kansas city, mo 2020. In january 2015, he received the award for best dancer of miami at the miami life awards. The nutcracker kansas city tickets the nutcracker kansas. New moves opened this past weekend here at the bolender center. The kansas city ballet unwraps a whole new nutcracker. The kansas ballet company kbc is a nonprofit organization whose goals and objectives are to raise funds in support of classical ballet programming to provide studentsdancers with the opportunities to expand their personal technique and artistic expression through dance instructionclasses, rehearsals and performances. Home kansas city ballet professional ballet company and school. Look for a full length production this september and join us for our shorter versions june 4th7th and september 18th20th. In just a few hours, the clock will chime midnight a time of magic, and of dreams. Kansas city ballet is one the top ballet companies in the country. To establish kansas city ballet as an indispensable asset of the kansas city community through exceptional performances, excellence in dance training and community education for all ages. Kansas city ballet offers classical and contemporary ballets, plus special events throughout the year.
In 1957, tatiana dokoudovska founded the organization in order to bring a regular ballet presence to the area. Find a performance in your state, or visit your city to find out when we will be in your area. The nutcracker in kansas city is a magical theatrical experience for the entire family at the kauffman. Kansas city ballets annual tradition, the nutcracker, continues to awe audiences year after year, and is hailed as positively oozing charm by the washington post. The nutcracker kansas city tickets the nutcracker kansas city tickets christmas is a good time for parents to take the initiative and introduce their children to something new. Faqs kc ballet professional dance company in kansas city. Kansas city ballet events professional dance company.
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