Join us on Thursday, August 18th, for an evening of live jazz with vocalist Emily Dix. 7 – 9pm. Reservations accepted at www.exploretock.com/tanninwinebar

PETITE MORT

Choreography: Jirí Kylián

Music: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

SANDPAPER

Choreography: Mark Morris

Music: Leroy Anderson

CACTI

Choreography: Alexander Ekman Music: Franz Joseph Haydn, Ludwig van Beethoven and Franz Schubert

Kansas City Ballet presents Bliss Point – find the greatest pleasures with ballets by Mark Morris, Jiri Kylián and Alexander Ekman at the Kauffman Center May 12 – 21, 2023.

Mark Morris’ hip Sandpaper is an inventive pop ballet that teases your imagination with wit, humor, and dazzling movement.

Petite Mort, the tantalizing contemporary ballet by Jirí Kylián, returns to Kansas City Ballet and this popular masterpiece remains an absolute “must see.”

Alexander Ekman’s gleeful ballet, Cacti, pokes fun at the pretentious and often hilarious way that people interpret art. Don’t ask, “what does it all mean?” Experience it. Enjoy it.

Performance Dates and Times:

May 12, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

May 13, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

May 14, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

May 19, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

May 20, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

May 21, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. https://kcballet.org/events/bliss-point/ To purchase a subscription, visit http://www.kcballet.org/performances-tickets/subscribe/

Kansas City Ballet Presents Second Company @HOME

April 20, 2023 – 7 PM

Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity, 500 W. Pershing Road, Kansas City, MO 64108

Second Company @Home is an evening of dance with Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company performing a variety of both classical and custom-made contemporary works.

This emerging professionals’ program gives extraordinarily talented young dancers a professional company experience as a prelude to their joining a professional company. KCB’s Second Company performs throughout the region through public performances, lecture demonstrations, residencies, and workshops, enabling the community to experience live dance in a public setting.

Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. https://kcballet.org/events/second-company-home/

AN INTIMATELY INTENSE DANCE EXPERIENCE

New Moves, one of Kansas City Ballet’s most popular performances, showcases contemporary ballet in an intimate setting. This limited-run production gives audiences a chance to see tomorrow’s sought-after choreographers today! An up-close and visceral experience for audience and dancer alike, all performances are held in the Bolender Center’s Michael and Ginger Frost Studio Theater. Come see our Kansas City Ballet artists and emerging choreographers discover bold new ways of expression and feel the athleticism, beauty, power, and passion of never-before-seen dance creations!

Tickets currently available to subscribers only. Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. https://kcballet.org/events/new-moves/ To purchase a subscription, visit http://www.kcballet.org/performances-tickets/subscribe/.

Performance Dates and Times:

March 23, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

March 24, 2023 @ 7:30 PM

March 25, 2023 @ 2:00 & 7:30 PM

March 26, 2023 @ 2:00 PM

A magical celebration of dreams fulfilled and true love’s triumph at Cinderella in Kansas City.

Devon Carney’s world premiere choreography accompanied by Prokofiev’s captivating music brings this enchanting story to life. Enjoy a special twist on this favorite fairy tale where the characters are sure to delight. The Fairy Godmother, the pumpkin that becomes a carriage, fairies weaving spells, the handsome prince, and of course, the wicked stepmother and riotous, bumbling stepsisters all come together to tell this beloved story.

World Premiere Choreography: Devon Carney

Music: Sergei Prokofiev

Live music performed by Kansas City Symphony

February 17, 2023 7:30 PM

February 18, 2023 7:30 PM

February 19, 2023 2:00 PM

February 23, 2023 7:30 PM

February 24, 2023 7:30 PM

February 25, 2023 2:00 & 7:30 PM

February 26, 2023 2:00 PM

Single tickets will go on sale Aug. 15. https://kcballet.org/events/cinderella/ To purchase a subscription, visit http://www.kcballet.org/performances-tickets/subscribe/