August 8, 2013
Dancer for a Day
Girls and boys entering first, second, or third grade in Fall 2013 are invited to enroll to be a dancer for a day in the KCB studios.  Students will take an age-appropriate dance class with live music, learn a ballet story and create choreography to match the music themes, learn about various types of dance shoes, see Kansas City Ballet dancers at work and discover what happens in KCB’s costume shop. 
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August 24, 2013
KC Dance Day
9:00 - 6:00 p.m.
The third year of this exciting community event includes free performances by youth groups, world cultures, dance showcases featuring Kansas City Ballet and other professional companies, plus free dance and movement classes for all ages.
Registration Required:  Check back July 1 for registration and full schedule.

 

September 6, 2013
FREE First Friday
Featuring an Open Rehearsal from the four ballets featured in KC Ballet’s Fall performances.
Registration Required:  Check back August 1 for registration.

 

October 4, 2013
FREE First Friday
Featuring an Open Rehearsal from the four ballets featured in KC Ballet’s Fall performances.
Registration Required:  Check back for registration.

 

October 11-20, 2013
Fancy Free

Three sailors on leave in New York City make for great fun in Fancy Free. Legendary choreographer Jerome Robbins’ first ballet, accompanied by the exuberant music of Leonard Bernstein, sets the high-spirited tone for a spectacular evening of dance. Three additional ballets complete the evening — the classic audience favorite Allegro Brillante plus two premieres including William Whitener’s Triple Play and a World Premiere by Jodie Gates.
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October 11-20, 2013
Fancy Free Footnotes
Learn how music, special effects and costumes all make magic on stage by attending our pre-curtain talk called Footnotes at the Kauffman Center for the Performings Arts. These informal discussions are free for all ticket holders and are held one hour prior to curtain for Kansas City Ballet repertory shows. Location TBA.

Friday, Oct. 11, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Oct. 12, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Oct. 13, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 18, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 19, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 20, 1:00 p.m.

 

November 1, 2013
FREE Family First Friday
An exciting peek behind the curtain of Kansas City Ballet’s spectacular holiday production, The Nutcracker.
Registration Required:  Check back for registration.

 

November 8-10, 2013
Kansas City Youth Ballet - Fall Concert
Friday, November 8, 2013 –  7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 9, 2013 –  7:30 p.m.
Saturday, November 10, 2013 –  2:00 p.m.
Three performances by Kansas City Ballet’s youth troupe. 
Tickets Required:  Tickets on sale September 3, 2013

 

December 6, 2013
Nutcracker Ballet
Celebrate the holiday season with cocktails, dinner and dancing at the Nutcracker Ball. Formerly the Ballet Ball, this can’t-miss event is December 6 in the Bartle Hall Grand Ballroom. Join us for Kansas City’s best event of the year. Honorary Chairmen: Dr. Michael and Ginger Frost. Proceeds benefit Kansas City Ballet and Kansas City Ballet School. To secure a table at this year's event, download the form. Tickets will be available for online purchase starting Sept. 3. For more information, please contact balletball@kcballet.org.

 

December 7, 2013
Sugar Plum Fairy Children's Luncheon
More details coming soon!

 

December 7-24, 2013
The Nutcracker
The Nutcracker is Kansas City’s favorite holiday entertainment! You’ll see why as soon as the curtain rises and you experience the breathtaking sights and sounds - a magic Christmas tree, dazzling costumes and scenery, stunning choreography and dozens of beautiful dancers, all paired with the Kansas City Symphony playing Tchaikovsky’s unforgettable music.
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February 7, 2014
FREE First Friday
Featuring an Open Rehearsal of KC Ballet’s winter performances of Dracula.
Registration Required:  Check back for registration.

 

February 21-March 2, 2014
Dracula
Fascinating, terrifying and romantic perfectly describe the marvel that is Michael Pink’s internationally acclaimed Dracula. The spellbinding story of the nocturnal Count who survives on the blood of the living is a tale of seduction and surrender, sensuality and danger. During the performance the Kansas City Symphony will perform Philip Feeney’s score.
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February 21-March 2, 2014
Dracula Footnotes
Learn how music, special effects and costumes all make magic on stage by attending our pre-curtain talk called Footnotes at the Kauffman Center for the Performings Arts. These informal discussions are free for all ticket holders and are held one hour prior to curtain for Kansas City Ballet repertory shows. Location TBA.

Friday, Feb. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 22, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 23, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, Feb. 27, 6:30 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 1, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 2, 1:00 p.m.

 

March 14-16, 2014
Kansas City Youth Ballet - Fall Concert
Friday, March 14, 2014 –  7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 15, 2014 –  7:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 16, 2014 –  2:00 p.m.
Three performances by Kansas City Ballet’s youth troupe. 
Tickets Required:  Tickets on sale September 3, 2013

 

March 28-29 & April 4, 2014
Dancers Making Dances
Friday, March 28, 2014
Saturday, March 29, 2014
Friday, April 4, 2014
A dance showcase featuring brand new works choreographed by guest artists and by Kansas City Ballet company members on their fellow dancers.
Tickets Required:  Tickets on sale September 3, 2013

 

May 2, 2014
FREE First Friday
Featuring an Open Rehearsal of KC Ballet’s spring performances of Cinderella.
Registration Required:  Check back for registration.

 

May 9-18, 2014
Cinderella
Cinderella is a magical celebration of dreams fulfilled and true love’s triumph. Victoria Morgan’s beautiful choreography accompanied by Prokofiev’s captivating music will bring this enchanting story to life. Enjoy a special twist on this favorite fairy tale where the characters are sure to delight. Featuring the Kansas City Symphony, this classic tale is filled with the sights and sounds of true beauty.
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May 9-18, 2014
Cinderella Footnotes
Learn how music, special effects and costumes all make magic on stage by attending our pre-curtain talk called Footnotes at the Kauffman Center for the Performings Arts. These informal discussions are free for all ticket holders and are held one hour prior to curtain for Kansas City Ballet repertory shows. Location TBA.

Friday, May 9, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 10, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 11, 1:00 p.m.
Friday, May 16, 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 1:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 17, 6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 18, 1:00 p.m.