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Dance Column for October 19 - November 2
New KCM columnists Nicole English and Mike Strong offer a smorgasboard of dance for you to check out... Enjoy!
Kacico Dance Fall Repertory Concert
October 17-19, and October 23-25 at 7:30 p.m.
Kacico Studios West, 2540 W. Pennway, Kansas City, MO
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. Kacico Dance will be presenting its Fall Repertory Concert in its new studio and performance space, located near the Crossroads Art District.
For more information visit www.kacicodance.org
Siham Ali's Annual Middle Eastern Dance Concert and Seminar
Concerts on October 24-25 at 7:30 p m and Seminars on October 25-26
Rodeway Inn, 15201 South 71 Highway, Grandview, MO 64030
Siham Ali's annual Middle Eastern Dance Concert and Seminar showcases a panorama of local and regional dance talent. The Friday concert usually highlights local talent, and the Saturday concert presents a completely different show that usually features out of town featured artists. This year's event features Karen Barbee from San Antonio, Texas, who is a talented, innovative Middle Eastern and Polynesian dancer, who adds a contemporary flair to her work.
For more information visit www.sihamali.com
Burlesque Downtown Underground (BDU)
Fridday, Octtober 24 and Saturday, October 25 both at 10 p.m.
Madrigal, 1627 Oak, Kansas City, MO 64108
Peek-a-BOO is a Halloween girlie extravaganza of Neo-Burlesque, and is the latest show to be presented by Burlesque Downtown Underground (BDU). BDU is the very successful Neo-Burlesque group that premiered in the 2007 Fringe Festival with the "Naughty Knickers" show. The show will feature performers Sweet Louise, Foxy Roxy, Ms. Kitty, Ginger Snap, Cherry Pop, Puss-N-Boots, and Madame. The show will be hosted by Mr. Clay Morgan. Doors will open at 8pm, and the show will start at 10pm. Patrons are advised to arrive early in order to get a good seat.
For more information visit www.myspace.com/burlesquedownunderground
Battleworks Dance Company (UMKC Signature Series)
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 7:30 p.m.
White Recital Hall, Performing Arts Center, University of Missouri--Kansas City
Between 50th and Holmes, and 50th & Rockhill Road, Kansas City, MO 64110
Founded in 2001 by dancer Robert Battle, this relatively young New York modern dance company is known for its commissioned works of both new material and re-stagings of the Battleworks repertory. Battleworks was honored at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in 2005 as one of the "Masters of African-American Choreography" and has received the Princess Grace Statue Award for dance achievement in choreography. The company has performed for prestigious dance venues, including the Dance Theater Workshop and Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival. Battleworks also regularly conducts residencies at universities across the country and abroad, and will be doing a residency locally at the University of Missouri--Kansas City Conservatory of Music and Dance, Oct. 20-24.
For tickets or more information visit www.umkc.edu/Performance
Quixotic Performance Ensemble at the Waterfire Fesival
Saturday, Octobe 25, 8 p.m. to Midnight
Plaza at Brush Creek, Kansas City, MO
Raindate: Nov. 1st.
The innovative and versatile Quixotic Performance Ensemble will be performing for this year's Kansas City WaterFire Festival, for a free outdoor performance. The festival is an annual event that features live entertainment in all its variety -- music, dancers, and fire artists. Performers for this year's festival also include students from the UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance, Vesuvius Fire Tribe, KC Swing Dance Club, Sangre del Sol, and members of Lyric Opera's Night of Song. Food vendors will be supplied by four Plaza restaurants-The Capital Grille, Brio Tuscan Grille, Houston's and Plaza III, The Steakhouse.
For more information visit www.quixoticfusion.com
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