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💎💎 TICKET GIVEAWAY 💎 💎 Get bejeweled with a night out at our sparkling gem of a show. ✨

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2. Tag a friend in the comments you want to bring to the show!

The winner will get 2 TICKETS to George Balanchine`s Jewels, (May 10-19 at the @kauffmancenter).

➡️ Contest will end 3/28 and the winner will be announced 3/29! You must be following @kc.ballet to win.

📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers in George Balanchine`s Diamonds, photo by @brettpruitt
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AUDITION NOTICE 🔊 Kansas City Ballet is currently seeking instructors for its partnership with @dancefix_by_hbdc, based out of Cincinnati, Ohio. DANCEFIX is a high-energy, adult dance workout class featuring original, diverse choreography. From hip-hop to jazz, Latin to lyrical, the choreography is fresh and fun for both new and experienced dancers. 💃

AUDITION INFORMATION
📅 Saturday, April 20:
FREE Sample class at 2:00 p.m.
Audition at 3:30 p.m.

📨 To apply and for more info, visit the #linkinbio 🔗

📸 courtesy of Heather Britt. @dancefix_kansascity
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New Moves 2024 comes to a close this afternoon✨

Kansas City Ballet is proud to showcase new works by such talented artists each year. Every year is truly so different from the next!

🖥️Couldn’t make it this year? Subscribe or renew your subscription today at the #linkinbio to secure your spot for New Moves 2025!

🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers in Gabriel Lorena’s Under My Skin; Cameron Thomas’ Rather Lively; Emily Mistretta’s This version of you looking at you you looking back; Natasha Adorlee’s Komorebi. Videography by Nicole Dolan.
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Just a couple more New Moves performances left🔥

Congratulations to all the artists, dancers and staff on this year’s production!

🎥: Kansas City Ballet Dancers in various pieces from New Moves 2024. Videography by Nicole Dolan.
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NEW MOVES / “ a showcase of creativity” with works by @gabriellorena.choreography @yourboycammyt @misemrose @natashaadorlee @msicklick @sweetcarolinevd @hkostas8 and Parrish Maynard. ...

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These are the artists behind seven incredible works of choreography for New Moves 2024! We are honored to have their voices showcased this season, to create spectacular, never-before-seen works at Kansas City Ballet. Congratulations to these artists once again!

We have another exhilarating performance this evening, and more throughout the weekend. If you haven`t gotten tickets yet, we still have a few remaining! Get them at the #linkinbio.

📸 2024 New Moves Choreographers. Photography by Beeh Becvar.
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✨Meet New Moves 2024 choreographers: Haley Kostas and Caroline Dahm✨

Choreographers Haley Kostas and Caroline Dahm break down their piece and what to keep an eye out for in this year’s production of New Moves.
New Moves | Showing March 21-24

🎥 Kansas City Ballet Dancers and choreographers Haley Kostas and Caroline Dahm. Videography by Beeh Becvar.
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🔆New Moves | Jan. 30-Feb. 2, 2025 | All-New Choreography🔆

Although we can’t wait for this year’s production of New Moves, we’re already ecstatic for next year! No longer in the spring, keep an eye out next January/early February to experience even more new works! 👀✨

💃🎨 New Moves offers an up-close and visceral experience for both audience and dancers alike. Feel the athleticism, beauty, power, and passion of contemporary ballet in ways you’ve never experienced before. 🌟 Don’t miss this chance to witness the evolution of dance and see emerging artists in action! 🎭

Subscribe or renew today at the #linkinbio!

📸 Kansas City Ballet Dancers Gabriel Lorena and Emily Mistretta. All photography by @kennyphotokc. Videography by Nicole Dolan.
🎨 Design by @savannadaniels
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✨Meet New Moves 2024 choreographer: Natasha Adorlee✨

Choreographer Natasha Adorlee breaks down her piece and what to keep an eye out for in this year’s production of New Moves.

New Moves | Showing March 21-24

🎥 Kansas City Ballet Dancers and choreographer Natasha Adorlee. Videography by Beeh Becvar. Edited by Nicole Dolan.
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Announcing our upcoming Dancer Takeover! 📲

New Moves opens tomorrow at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity and KCB Company Dancer (and choreographer!) Gabriel Lorena is taking you behind the scenes throughout our opening weekend! 🌃

Keep a close eye on our Instagram stories for Gabe`s appearance and a look behind the curtains.🌀🪩

🎟️ New Moves runs March 21-24 | Tickets at the #linkinbio

Presented by William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank, Trustree.

📸 Photography by Curtis Brown.
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Speaking of Spring... dive into a world of surreal beauty with @annabellelopezochoa’s mesmerizing ballet, ‘Tulips and lobster’! 🌷🦞

Experience the fusion of whimsy and elegance as our dancers bring to life Ochoa’s enchanting choreography. 💃✨ Inspired by the rich and evocative paintings of the Old Dutch masters from the 17th century, the ballet brings these timeless scenes of the bourgeoisie to life through captivating dance.🎭

Showing May 9-18 | FUSION

Subscribe or renew today at the #linkinbio!

🎥 Kansas City Ballet Dancers Kaleena Burks, Angelin Carrant and Kevin Wilson. All photography by @kennyphotokc. Videography by Nicole Dolan.
🎨 Design by @savannadaniels
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🎊💫Happy Birthday KCB Company Dancer Andrew Vecseri!💫🎊

Join us in wishing Andrew a happy birthday in the comments. ⤵️

📸: Kansas City Ballet Company Dancer Andrew Vecseri and Amaya Rodriguez. Photo by Kenny Johnson Photography.
🎨: Design by Savanna Daniels.
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Under the direction of School Director Grace Holmes, the School offers a complete, professional curriculum for our Academy students. With locations in downtown Kansas City and Johnson County, the School maintains a faculty of over 50 instructors. The School’s Studio Division attracts teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting.

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Founded in 1957, Kansas City Ballet is a 30-member professional ballet company under the direction of Artistic Director Devon Carney and Executive Director David Gray.

Through its professional company, its second company (comprised of KCB II and Trainees), its ballet school, and its many community programs, Kansas City Ballet seeks to nurture and develop our artists, audiences, and students in the values inherent in the creativity, diversity, and joy of dance.

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