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Kansas City Ballet – KC Dance Day

The eighth annual KC Dance Day, hosted by the Kansas City Ballet, was held on August 25th at the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. More than 1,400 participants enjoyed free dance and fitness classes and performances by local and world dance groups. Kansas City Ballet’s Company Dancers showcased snippets from their upcoming season at an open rehearsal.

Participants did some warm up stretches in the Michael and Ginger Frost Studio Theater.

 

Hula Hale O’Kiakahi showed off their moves during the World Dance Performances.

 

Adults enjoyed a Ballet class.

 

Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company took the floor during the open rehearsal.

Also featured in the September 29, 2018 issue of The Independent
Photo Credits: Savanna Daniels and Elizabeth Stehling

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