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Be moved by Kansas City Ballet's 2012-2013 season at the Kauffman Center. As we embark on the second year in the Kauffman Center, Kansas City Ballet's 2012-2013 season offers an exceptional panorama of dance. Whether you enjoy the elegance of classical ballet or the expressive movements of modern dance, we offer something everyone can enjoy. The only way to guarantee your seats and receive the highest value and savings is by purchasing a season subscription. Subscriptions will be available for online purchase very soon. For more information or to order your season subscription, call the Box Office at 816-931-2232 today!

Learn more about our subscription packages for 2012-2013 . Single tickets on sale September 1, 2012.

Questions about your Kauffman Center experience? Visit our Plan Your Visit section for parking, driving directions and more!

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	October 12-21, 2012: Carmina Burana Choreographer: Toni Pimble Music: Carl Orff *Carmina Burana* is one of the most requested ballets by Kansas City audiences. A thrilling tapestry of dancers, singers and orchestra, the entire production is set to Carl Orff’s heart-pounding score. Toni Pimble’s Carmina Burana shares the evening with Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s complex and inventive Mercury and Ben Stevenson’s End of Time — a Kansas City audience favorite. Featuring music from the Kansas City Symphony, these three works create a powerful and emotionally stirring evening. Friday, October 12 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 13 - 7:30p.m. Sunday, October 14 - 2 p.m. Friday, October 19 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, October 20 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, October 21 - 2 p.m.

	December 1-23, 2012: The Nutcracker Choreographer: Todd Bolender Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky Todd Bolender's The Nutcracker is the heart of Kansas City’s holiday season! As soon as the lights dim, you’ll be transported to a magical place. From the magnificent sets and costumes to the acclaimed Kansas City Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s wondrous music, you’ll witness some of the most glorious dancing on earth. With a paid subscription, you can purchase discounted Nutcracker tickets before single tickets go on sale to the general public on Oct. 22, 2012. Saturday, Dec. 1- 2 p.m.* & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2 - 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9 - 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 15 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16 - 1 p.m. & 5 p.m. Wednesday, D ec. 19 - 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 20 - 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Saturday, D ec. 22 - 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 23 - 1 p.m. & 5 p.m.

	March 15-24, 2013: A Midsummer Night's Dream Choreographer: William Whitener Composer: Felix Mendelssohn A ballet about the transforming power of love, William Whitener’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream is based on William Shakespeare’s comedy about the romantic misadventures of two mortal couples and the king and queen of the fairies. The program also features the return of Toni Pimble’s breathtaking Concerto Grosso and Jessica Lang’s stunning pas de deux, Splendid Isolation III. All performed with music from the Kansas City Symphony. Friday, March 15 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 17 - 2 p.m. Friday, March 22 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 23 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, March 24 - 2 p.m.

	May 3-12, 2013: Hey-Hay, Going to Kansas City Choreographer: Donald McKayle Composer: Various Groundbreaking African-American choreographer Donald McKayle presents Hey-Hay, Going to Kansas City. A celebration of the golden age of jazz, the ballet pays tribute to the era of nightclubs and dance halls when Kansas City was considered the Paris of the Plains. Kansas City Ballet also brings you the nationally acclaimed Common People, choreographed by Margo Sappington and set to the spicy vocals of actor William Shatner with music by Ben Folds, plus a new work by Karole Armitage. You’ll be dazzled by this unique night of dance. Friday, May 3 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 5 - 2 p.m. Friday, May 10 - 7:30 p.m. Saturday, May 11 - 7:30 p.m. Sunday, May 12 - 2 p.m.