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Mon, Mar 23, 2009
UMKC & KC Ballet, Owen/Cox Spring Performance, Ballet Boyz, Kacico, City in Motion
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Firebird Captures the imagination of KC audiences
Wed, Feb 25, 2009
Dance Review: The ballet community turned out in force for the latest performance of the Kansas City Ballet to see the immortal Firebird.
Dance Column for April 6 - 22
Wed, Apr 15, 2009
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, Kacico and UMKC Spring Dance Concert
KC Ballet celebrates Americana in fall performance
Thu, Oct 09, 2008
Kansas City audiences were treated to a delightful program of lighthearted, classical pieces presented by the Kansas City Ballet in the first performance of its 51st season.
Dance Column for October 19 - November 2
Sun, Oct 19, 2008
New KCM columnists Nicole English and Mike Strong offer a smorgasboard of dance for you to check out... Enjoy!
Dance Column for November 3 - 16
Mon, Nov 03, 2008
Kacico, Alvin Aliey, Choreofest, Compañía Flamenco José Porcel and more...
Dance Column for November 17 - December 1
Wed, Nov 19, 2008
Seamless Dance, City in Motion, "I Love A Piano"
Dance Column for December 2 - 15
Tue, Dec 02, 2008
Grupo Folklorico, Kacico, The Nutcracker, Ain't Misbehavin', Owen/Cox Dance Group and more!
Dance Column for December 16 - 28
Tue, Dec 16, 2008
The Nutcracker, A Kansas Nutcracker, The Rockettes and more!
Favorite Picks for Winter/Spring 2009
Thu, Jan 01, 2009
Annie and Favorite Picks for Winter/Spring 2009.
Dance Column for January 26 - February 8
Mon, Jan 26, 2009
National Acrobats of China, KC Ballet's Winter Performance, City in Motion
Dance Column for February 9 - March 8
Sun, Feb 08, 2009
Cirque Dreams, Jungle Fantasy; RubberBanDance Group, UMKC Senior Dance Recitals
Dance Column for March 9 -22
Mon, Mar 09, 2009
KC Ballet and UMKC, UMKC Senior Dance Recitals, Reach Spring Fling 2009
Great Moments from Russian Ballets: Flawed but Still Great
The selections were some of the most exciting or memorable parts of these well-loved ballets, creating a wonderful sampler of great dance works.
KC Ballet's Nutcracker 2008 celebrates the holiday season
Fri, Dec 05, 2008
The Christmas season heralds the Kansas City Ballet's annual production of the classic ballet, The Nutcracker. This charming family-oriented ballet is one of those events that everyone should see at least once, and if you have children, it is probably something you should take your children to often... simply for the pure enjoyment of it.
Alvin Ailey Dance Theatre
Sat, Nov 15, 2008
Beneath the lovely, ornate facade of the beautiful Midland Theater, Kansas City dance audiences were treated this week to a varied set of concerts highlighting one of the biggest influences in contemporary concert dance choreography, the late Alvin Ailey.
An impressive show draws a large audience
Sat, Nov 08, 2008
This year's Choreofest 2008 treated audiences to an impressive array of choreography by both well-known artists in the field and dance faculty, performed heroically by the latest remarkable group of students in the dance program.
Azteca dancers keep ancient traditions alive
Sat, Nov 01, 2008
Although the Day of the Dead is often considered a Mexican version of Halloween, and has been long associated with the Catholic All Saints’ Day holiday, its history is actually much older with roots reaching far back into
BattleWorks challenges our concepts of dance
Thu, Oct 30, 2008
Robert Battle's complicated choreography is fresh, contemporary, exciting, and edgy. Although one can point to various influences to his choreography, such as Alvin Ailey, Paul Taylor, Jose Limon, etc., his final product is entirely in his own, and told in his own artistic voice.
Dance Column for June 2009
Mon, Jun 01, 2009
Dancers revel in rose gardens, create new works and collaborate to dances from the Baroque era: Reach, a movement collective, inc.; Bach Aria Soloists with the Owen/Cox Dance Group; Gamelan Genta Kasturi; KC Youth Ballet; Quixotic.
Dance Column for May 6 - 20
Tue, May 05, 2009
Kansas City Ballet "Nine Sinatra Songs," Kaico and Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company.
Dance Column for May 20 - June 3
Tue, May 19, 2009
The Kansas City Ballet's Youth Ballet and School present their annual Spring Performance. As this season winds down to a halt, 'Dance Around the City' will refresh once monthly during June and July.
Dance Column for June
Sat, Jun 06, 2009
Quixotic's "Lux Esalare" features imaginative aerial and dance works to an all new sound track featuring live video feeds and unique interactive projection surfaces.
Dance Column for July
Sun, Jun 28, 2009
Kacico Dance with the River Cow Orchestra and a sneak peek at the upcoming Fringe Festival. July should be "hot".
Mexican dances flourish in Heartland
Wed, Feb 03, 2010
The Heartland was treated to a colorful display of folkloric dance when the Ballet Folklórico de México performed at the Lied Center to a sold out house filled with enthusiastic patrons.
Duquesne Tamburitzans return to KC after two decade hiatus
Mon, Jun 14, 2010
Kansas City was treated to a kaleidoscope of colorful, multi-cultural Eastern European ethnic music and dance when the Duquesne Tamburitzans returned to perform after almost 20 years. Now in their 73rd year, the Tamburitzans are the longest running live stage show in the US, and have close ties with descendants of Eastern Europe in the Kansas City area.