Dance

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street YMCA in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African American modern dancers, that performance forever changed the perception of American dance. The Ailey company has gone on to perform for an estimated…

The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (AAADT) from New York City returns to Kansas City, its official second home, for a limited engagement presented by Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey in partnership with the Harriman-Jewell Series. AAADT is an internationally known, award-winning, modern dance company founded by the hypnotic brilliant dancer and genius choreographer…

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 Jiří 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…

DJ LUIS teams up with Mundo Nouvo to play Salsa music with roots in Cuba and Haiti. This will be the second part of the "Ultimate Latin Dance Night" which includes tango from 6pm-9. Showtime 9p | $10 Tickets | 21 and over Only DJ LUIS DJ Luis's personal LA style has made him a…

This pure beginners lesson is geared for folks who have never touched salsa dancing in their lives. We learn on our feet and start out immediately with learning/hearing the counting followed by basic step, right hand turn, side step, cumbia step, and cross body lead steps. Partner work will be taught after the basic steps,…

Learn a few basic steps of East Coast Swing plus a few ways to leave the rules behind and play along with the music. The class will involve partner dancing, but a dance partner is not required to attend. Socks or slick-soled shoes recommended.

This pure beginners lesson is geared for folks who have never touched salsa dancing in their lives. We learn on our feet and start out immediately with learning/hearing the counting followed by basic step, right hand turn, side step, cumbia step, and cross body lead steps. Partner work will be taught after the basic steps,…

Experience nostalgic Disney magic at "Be Our Guest": A touring DJ dance party for adults featuring 90s/2000s classics like Lion King and Hannah Montana. This nationwide tour features DJs spinning the hits you grew up with from Disney soundtracks and Disney channel original movies. Guests can expect themed cocktails, audiences members in costume, and even…