Ballet wichita will connect, inspire, and enrich dancers, audiences, and community through dance and performance excellence. Courtney lyon, artistic director ballet quad cities, former milwaukee ballet dancer. Only a select few ballet companies in this country can look back on 50 years of activity, and one of those can be found in the seemingly unlikely location of kansas city. Dec 07, 2018 a winter family favorite, this ballet is based on e. Ballet qc to dance four very different love stories life. Whether this is your first nutcracker, or your 50 th, the holidays will not be complete without a visit to the historic adler theatre to cheer on clara and her prince as they battle the fearsome rat queen, and travel through. One of the most wellknown ballet classics is returning to the quad cities. The facility is beautiful and the two venues inside are some of the best for seeing the symphony, ballet, plays and so on. Kansas city ballets second company includes kcb ii 10 dancers and the trainee program 6 dancers. She has spent summers training with the kansas city ballet, kirov academy.
Margarets choreography for ballet quad cities includes swinging on the moon 2015, eine kleine nachtmusik 2014, black coffee 20 and configurations 2008. Nicholas professional career, post graduation, includes working with ballet quad cities in rock island, illinois for their 201718 season. From the moment we meet toymaker drosselmeier in his workshop, the elaborate sets, sparkling costumes, and impressive choreography will take your breath away. The nutcracker in kansas city kc ballet official tickets. In 1963, the company moved to a small place on 45th street near the nelson atkins museum. The bachelor of fine arts in ballet is one of only a handful in the nation. In the 19581959 season, the company name changed to the kansas city civic ballet. Ballet events friends university topeka kansas city area. The nutcracker and the repertory season tickets are out on sale, so grab your share of kansas city ballet tickets now to enjoy excellent panorama of dance performances. The kansas city ballet kcb is an american professional ballet company based in kansas. Dec 06, 2017 this weekend, ballet quadcities will present the nutcracker three times at the adler theatre, and if tradition continues, they will together draw the companys largest audience of the season. Twenty eight members make up kansas city ballet which is based in kauffman center for the performing arts since september 2011. Most recently, lyons dance four piano, performed alongside grammy winning pianist emmanuel ax.
After graduation bridget received a company contract for ballet quad cities in illinois. Kansas city ballet unveils a new nutcracker the kansas city star. The company was founded in 1988 by edward stewart, who was the artistic director until his death in 2002. Are you interested in performing on millennium stage, or do you have a program youd like to recommend. Founded in 1957, kansas city ballet is a 30member professional ballet company under the direction of artistic director devon carney and executive director jeffrey j. Ballet quad cities presents the nutcracker orange city arts. The company was founded in 1957 by russian expatriate tatiana dokoudovska.
Mybc is a youth ballet company offering education, performance, and scholarship opportunities for students in southwest michigan and northern indiana. Kansas city ballets the nutcracker, fresh off a thanksgiving holiday run at the kennedy center in washington d. Three of my four children attend ballet quad cities school of dance and i am truly grateful for the. New sets, costumes and choreography are featured in the kansas city ballets production of the nutcracker, at the muriel kauffman theatre in the kauffman center for the performing arts. The nutcracker in kansas city is a magical theatrical experience for the entire family at the kauffman center. From the moment we meet toymaker drosselmeier in his workshop, elaborate sets, sparkling costumes, and impressive choreography will take your breath away. Come and enjoy the traditions of our fall and spring ballets. Courtney lyon has been creating choreographic works for ballet quad cities since. Reserved seating tickets will be available in november. For the 2014 2015 season, meredith became a company dancer with ballet quad cities in rock island, illinois. Ballet austins apprentice company, ballet austin ii, offers an opportunity for posthigh school, advanced dancers to hone their skills. The kansas city ballet school summer intensive offers a curriculum on classical ballet to select students for five weeks.
Mar 26, 2020 the nutcracker and the repertory season tickets are out on sale, so grab your share of kansas city ballet tickets now to enjoy excellent panorama of dance performances. Ballet quad cities provides professional classical and contemporary dance to the entire community through. Dancers ballet ariel denver ballet company and dance. In the 20162017 season, kcb grew to an alltime high with 30 company dancers, 15 second company. Hoffmans original story and set in kansas during the civil war. Whether this is your first nutcracker, or your 50th. Ballet theatre of maryland is marylands only fully professional ballet company and is based in annapolis, maryland. Kansas city ballet company auditions national audition tour. Ballet austins nutcracker is the longest running in the state of texas. Kansas city ballet has earned the respect of the national dance community and is a source of pride for our city and region. Nutcracker ballet to get kansas spin in lawrence arts center.
Most recently, lyons dance four piano, performed alongside grammy winning pianist. Kansas city ballet is one of the few ballet companies of midsized cities that has the ability to cover the classics with aplomb while challenging audiences with newer works. A history of excellence professional ballet company and school. Dec 19, 2015 orange city arts council welcomes the nutcracker, to be performed by ballet quad cities on saturday, december 19 at 1. Published on dec 3, 2015 new sets, costumes and choreography are featured in the kansas city ballets production of the nutcracker, at the muriel kauffman theatre in the kauffman center for the.
Ballet quad cities school of dance 617 17th street rock island, il 61201 309 7862677. Soon after, she began to study en pointe with mayra worthen, julie mortonsimpson, and tiekka schofield and performed five seasons of ballet san antonios texas ballet concerto the nutcracker in childrens roles. Contributed by the lawrence arts center nutcracker ballet to get kansas spin in lawrence arts center production. Soon after, she began to study en pointe with mayra worthen, julie mortonsimpson, and tiekka schofield and performed five seasons of ballet san antonios texas ballet concerto the. Ballet quad cities tickets are on sale now at stubhub. The kansas city ballet presents the nutcracker, 12624. Orange city arts council welcomes the nutcracker, to be performed by ballet quad cities on saturday, december 19 at 1. Kc ballet is the professional ballet company serving kansas city and the surrounding area. Provides classical and contemporary dance including performances, lecturedemonstrations and educational outreach programs.
For ballet quadcities, the nutcracker tradition continues arts and. Ballet ivy newell began her ballet training at the age of ten at mayra worthen ballet school. No holiday season is complete without the festive cheer of the nutcracker. As well as performing at the suzanne dellal in telaviv, israel for roderick george. Kansas city ballet in kansas city, missouri groupon. In december 2015, kcb retired its venerable bolender nutcracker production performed annually in. As is the case for most professional dancers, the nutcracker was the first ballet courtney lyon laid her eyes on. The kansas city ballets the nutcracker, with its classic composition by tchaikovsky and choreographed by artistic director devon carney, is a stunning and opulent spin on. Ballet wichita celebrates its 44th season with the premiere of an allnew nutcracker directed and choreographed by sean mcleod. The rich tradition of the ballet ball and the timeless beauty of the nutcracker will magically transform the bartle hall grand ballroom on december 6th for this very special and momentous occasion.
Angela lisa spent the 20142015 season cofounding nashville dance. Ballet memphis balletmet ballet minnesota ballet nouveau colorado ballet quad cities ballet san jose ballet theatre. Live music, great dance and a special ballet quad cities celebration are coming your way. Kansas city ballet presents its 42nd annual production of todd bolendersthe nutcracker at the kauffman center for the performing arts from dec. The versatility and depth of kansas city ballet takes center stage each year as the company continues to hone its reputation as one of the best midsized ballet organizations in the nation. In 1957, tatiana dokoudovska founded the organization in order to bring a regular ballet presence to the area. Kansas city ballet tickets kansas city ballet tickets in 2017, the kansas city ballet celebrated its 60th anniversary. Kansas city ballet will stage swan lake and a new nutcracker in 2015 16 the kansas city star submit. Dec 03, 2015 new sets, costumes and choreography are featured in the kansas city ballet s production of the nutcracker, at the muriel kauffman theatre in the kauffman center for the performing arts.
This school provides the physical and mental benefits for their futures in discipline, balance, coordination and poise. The friends university ballet program has established itself as a regional leader and outstanding program of excellence. A photo from the 2015 production of a kansas nutcracker at the lawrence arts center. She has spent summers training with the kansas city ballet, kirov academy of ballet, alvin ailey american dance theater, the school at jacobs pillow ballet program, and complexions contemporary ballet. Jan 25, 2015 kansas city ballet will stage swan lake and a new nutcracker in 2015 16 the kansas city star submit. Ballet quad cities and orchestra iowa are hitting the adler theatre stage with a holiday classic, the nutcracker. The nutcracker, a kansas ballet lawrence arts center. For kansas city ballet schools summer program, visit summer intensive. Led by steven and elizabeth wistrich, city ballet of san diego is in its 27th year of ballet in san diego. Meredith green soares missouri contemporary ballet.
Ballet quad cities presents the nutcracker orange city. Boasting tchaikovskys glorious score, ballet quad cities and orchestra iowa present this holiday classic in style. In december 1957, the kansas city ballet company became a 501c3 notforprofit organization with a board of directors, business manager, and musical director. In 2015, she graduated from butler university with a bachelor of science degree in dance and arts administration. Take a magical journey to the land of the sugar plum fairy for lively and colorful dances from around the world. For ballet quadcities, the nutcracker tradition continues. To celebrate the milestone, the company toured the d. Kansas city youth ballet provides a preprofessional performance atmosphere for select dancers, ages 18.
With bqc, she performed as a bride of dracula in courtney lyons dracula, snow and flowers in the nutcracker, and the queen in lyons sleeping beauty. Tickets to ballet quadcities nutcracker are on sale now. There is ample parking at the venue and all of the volunteers are very helpful. Margaret is an active participant in ballet quad cities. Ballet quad cities will do two performances of the celebrated holiday classic, on december 19. The nutcracker, performed by ballet quad cities, is coming to the unity christian knight center stage in orange city saturday, december 19, thanks to the sioux center recreation and arts, along with orange city arts. Now playing at the kauffman center through christmas eve is the kansas city ballets new treatment of tchaikovskys the nutcracker. This wellknown holiday classic choreographed by artistic director courtney lyon comes to life in ballet quad cities own enchanting production. Come and see the beautiful dancers of city ballet as they perform in the timeless holiday classic, the nutcracker at the iconic palace of fine arts.
Dancers ballet ariel denver ballet company and dance school. Other choreography for ballet quad cities includes the fulllength ballets the sleeping beauty 2015, murder mystery at the ballet 2015, variety shows monster mash 2016, transylvania twist 2017, and frankensteins follies 2018 and the promise of living, which premiered at orchestra iowas 2012 brucemorchestra. Kansas city ballet has rescheduled or canceled productions, events through may 17. Two shows will be playing on saturday dec 9, at 2 p.
Home kansas city ballet professional ballet company. Bring joy to the holidays with the favorite that has charmed families for generations and wowed audiences throughout the nation. Dec 21, 2017 kansas city has a real gem with the kauffman center for the performing arts. Nutcracker ballet kauffman center for the performing arts. This weekend, ballet quadcities will present the nutcracker three times at the adler theatre, and if tradition continues, they will together draw the companys largest audience of the season. Buy and sell your ballet quad cities tickets today.
She rejoined abb in 2015, reprising her many nutcracker roles and dancing. Witness the magic and wonder of this story as drosselmeyer and clara defeat the mouse king and liberate the nutcracker from his enchanted form. Kansas city ballet s repertory season includes 18 performances six each season with fall, winter and spring seasons at the kauffman center for the performing arts. You will have three opportunities to witness this magical production. In 2015, she graduated from butler university with a. Ballet master class skye ballet center llc skye ballet. She performed with the kansas city ballet and alonzo king lines ballet school. Ballet quad cities has a lot of love to give this weekend, after valentines day. Nov 24, 2017 the kansas city ballets the nutcracker, with its classic composition by tchaikovsky and choreographed by artistic director devon carney, is a stunning and opulent spin on a classic ballet. She choreographed russian, mirlitons and spanish divertissements in courtney lyons production of the nutcracker 2015. Established in 1999 by associate artistic director michelle martin, ballet austin ii is made up of 10 emerging artists.
Susan bubb and megan bubb cribb are honored to be representing the kansas city ballet guild as chairmen of the 46 th annual nutcracker ball. The kcb presents five major performances each season to include an annual production of the nutcracker. Nutcracker ballet to get kansas spin in lawrence arts. Kansas city has a real gem with the kauffman center for the performing arts. City ballets the nutcracker palace of fine arts theatre. The kansas city ballet kcb is an american professional ballet company based in kansas city, missouri.
Since then, the company has been directed by dianna cuatto. Kansas city ballet offers classical and contemporary ballets, plus special events throughout the year. They perform three repertory seasons in kansas city, plus nutcracker. The popular christmas production will be onstage at the c. Expansive education and outreach programs make classical ballet relevant, accessible, and inviting to the widest possible audience, regardless of financial means and circumstances. Ballet wichita has been one of the pillars of the communitys arts organizations since 1974. Offers history, schedule, dancers and ticket information. A winter family favorite, this ballet is based on e.
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