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Dance Column for November 3 - 16
Kacico, Alvin Aliey, Choreofest, Compañía Flamenco José Porcel and more...
Kacico Dance presents
Choreographer Showcase at the Lawrence Arts Center
Friday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m.
Lawrence Arts Center, Lawrence, KS
Kacico Dance is a barefoot contemporary dance company that specializes in original works, and dance compositions that often interact or engage the audience, and appeals to all ages. One of the most prolific dance companies in the Kansas City Area, Kacico Dance is always innovative, interesting, and experimental. They will be present their Choreographer Showcase at the Lawrence Arts Center.
For more information go to www.kacicodance.org
UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance
Choreofest Fall Dance Concert
Friday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 8 at 7:30 p.m.
White Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center,
UMKC, 4949 Cherry St., KCMO 64110
The annual Conservatory Choreofest showcases the choreographic talents of the Dance Division Faculty and other well-known choreographers. Their works are set on the talented dance students of the Conservatory, giving the students semi-professional experience on the concert stage and giving the public an opportunity for quality entertainment at minimal cost. This year's program includes the choreography of Paula Weber (Off Center, White), Rodni Williams (In the Midst of...), Mary Pat Henry (Cappriccio), Twyla Tharp (Torelli), Sabrina Madison-Cannon (Ebony Concerto), and Robert Battle (Battlefields). The Ebony Concerto piece will also feature the live music of the Conservatory Wind Symphony playing music composed by Igor Stravinsky, and featuring clarinet soloist, Jane Carl.
For tickets visit conservatory.umkc.edu/calendarofevents.aspx
Harriman Jewell Series presents
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 p.m.
Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Downtown Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816-415-5025 or online at harriman-jewell.org
Presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
Friday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 15 at 2:00 p.m.
Sunday, November 16 at 2:00 p.m
Midland by AMC, 1228 Main St., Downtown Kansas City, MO
For tickets call 816- 471-6003 or online at
www.ticketmaster.com or www.midlandkc.com
This year, the Alvin Ailey Dance Theater Company is celebrating its 50th anniversary since founding, the 40th year since its debut in Kansas City in 1968, and the 25th year since the establishment of the Friends of Alvin Ailey in Kansas City. The Company returns to Kansas City under the artistic direction of Judith Jamison, and features pieces from the popular Alvin Ailey repertoire. The program includes excerpts from Blues Suite (1958), Streams (1970), Choral Dances (1971), Mary Lou's Mass (1971), The Lark Ascending (1972), Hidden Rites (1973), Night Creature (1975), Phases (1980), Landscape (1981), For "Bird" -- With Love (1984), Caverna Magica (1986), Opus McShann (1988), and Cry (1971). The program will also feature one of Alvin Ailey's most famous pieces, Revelations (1960), presented in its entirety.
Charlotte Street
Foundations Awards Show
Friday, November 14 at
Copaken Stage, One H&R Block Way,
13th between Main & Walnut
The Charlotte Street Awards for Generative Performing Artists, a new program designed to nurture and stoke the grassroots performing arts community in Kansas City will be held on Friday, November 14. These Awards aim to support and recognize outstanding, innovative, original generative performing artists with unrestricted cash awards, as Charlotte Street Awards to Visual Artists have done for over a decade.
Envisioned as an annual program, these Awards are intended to recognize artists in the fields of dance, theater, music, experimental music performance, theater/performance art, and hybrid/interdisciplinary versions.
This year's recipients are dancer DeAnna Hiett, producer/actor Ron Megee, and musician Mark Southerland. Each artist will perform a live original work in lieu of an awards ceremony in honor of the occasion.
For tickets 816-235-2700 or charlottestreet.org
Harrian Jewell Series presents
Compañía Flamenco José Porcel
Saturday, November 15 at 8 p.m.
Folly Theater, 12th and Central
in Downtown Kansas City, MO
Spanish-born José Porcel is a dancer and choreographer who is known for his unique style of Flamenco dance that blends both traditional and contemporary themes. Accompanied by live music and song, this vibrant company of lithe dancers present Ballet Flamenco. Their raw, sensuous interpretation of the dance breathes new life into what we think of as Flamenco. This year's program, Alma Flamenco, includes "Aire Fresco", "Soledad", "Fuerzas", "Vivencias", "Union", "A Mi Manera", "Fiesta Flamenco", and "Mujeres", which is a Kansas City debut.
For tickets call 816-415-5025 or online at harriman-jewell.org
The Lion King
October 2 through November 16
Kansas City Music Hall, 301 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO.
The Lion King is the award-winning Disney film adaptation for the Broadway stage. Awarded Best Musical, the show captures the narrative portrayed by the Disney film in colorful costumes, song and dance, as well as African culture and themes. The musical production is delightful entertainment suitable for the entire family.
For tickets visit www.ticketmaster.com
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