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Kansas City Ballet
Announces 2024-2025 Season
• Back by Popular Demand, Septime Webre’s captivating
ALICE (in wonderland)
• Kansas City premiere of Anna-Marie Holmes’ Don Quixote
• Fusion, a collection of short dance works, featuring the return of
Lila York’s Celts and several other works
• Plus the annual return of New Moves and beloved holiday
favorite, The Nutcracker, created by Devon Carney, are ready to
delight audiences.
KANSAS CITY, MO (March 15, 2024) — Kansas City Ballet Artistic Director Devon Carney
today announced the company’s 2024-2025 season, which opens with the return of
Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland), the charming interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s
classic tale, continues with Anna-Marie Holmes’ romantic ballet extravaganza, Don Quixote,
and concludes with Fusion, A Collection of Short Dance Works featuring riveting ballets:
Annabelle Lopez Ochoa’s Tulips and lobster, Lila York’s Celts, William Forsythe’s In the
Middle, Somewhat Elevated, and a world premiere by critically-acclaimed choreographer
Caroline Dahm. Along with the season, Carney is pleased to note the return of the beloved
holiday classic, The Nutcracker in December, and New Moves performances of new
choreographic works in January/February—an annual favorite. High-res photos, artwork
and more can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/67555847@N06/sets/.
Carney stated, “I’m thrilled to be presenting such an incredible lineup of world-renowned
works and newly-minted creations to our devoted audiences in my twelfth season as
Kansas City Ballet’s artistic director.”
Subscriptions ranging from $75 to $333 for the three-ballet package—a savings of 25
percent compared with single-ticket prices—are now available online at www.kcballet.org or
by calling the Kansas City Ballet ticket office at 816.931.8993.
Kansas City Ballet
2024-2025 Season
ALICE (in wonderland)
October 11-20, 2024
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Music performed live by Kansas City Symphony
Choreography: Septime Webre
Music: Matthew Pierce
Septime Webre’s ALICE (in wonderland) is a modern reimagining of the beloved classic.
This captivating production blends ballet and contemporary dance to bring Lewis Carroll’s
iconic characters to life in a fresh, visually stunning way. With vibrant costumes, a whimsical
score, and exceptional choreography, it’s an immersive experience for all ages. Join Alice on
her surreal journey, meet unforgettable characters, and fall in love with the magic of
wonderland. Get your tickets now and step into a world of imagination!
The Nutcracker
December 6-24, 2024
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Choreography: Devon Carney
Music: Peter I. Tchaikovsky
Music performed by Kansas City Symphony
Kansas City Ballet’s annual tradition, The Nutcracker, choreographed by Devon Carney,
continues to awe audiences year after year and is hailed as “positively oozing charm” by
The Washington Post. The classic, Victorian-era story by E.T.A. Hoffman featuring Clara, the
Nutcracker Prince, Dr. Drosselmeier and the Sugar Plum Fairy is a magical theatrical
experience wrapped with exquisite costumes, grand sets, and captivating choreography.
Let your wonder ignite and feel the glimmer once more as your childhood dreams return
and inspire you to IMAGINE AGAIN. Presenting Sponsor: Bank of America
Don Quixote
March 21-30, 2025
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Music performed by Kansas City Symphony
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Choreography: Anna-Marie Holmes after Marius Petipa
Music: Ludwig Minkus
Anna-Marie Holmes’ rendition of Don Quixote is a romantic ballet extravaganza with
dynamic choreography, colorful characters, and a captivating narrative, that transports
audiences on a sunny romp through the Spanish countryside. Follow the adventures of the
chivalrous Don Quixote and his loyal squire Sancho Panza, and delight in the blossoming
romance between Kitri and the handsome Basilio. Experience the magic of this classic tale
through the artistry and grace of ballet that brings to life the beloved story of Don Quixote,
based on the iconic novel “Don Quixote de la Mancha” by Miguel de Cervantes.
New Moves
January 30-February 2, 2025
Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity
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! Presenting Sponsor: the
Jeffrey J. Bentley Fund for Innovation & Creativity.
Fusion
A Collection of Short Dance Works
May 9-18, 2025
Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Featuring:
Tulips and lobster by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa
Celts by Lila York
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated by William Forsythe
World Premiere by Caroline Dahm
Tulips and lobster is a mesmerizing ballet choreographed by Annabelle Lopez Ochoa, which
made its debut with the Kansas City Ballet in 2018. 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.
Celts is a high energy ballet that celebrates the rich heritage of Ireland. Motivated by a deep
connection to her own roots, York’s choreography brilliantly weaves together a profound
and thrilling narrative that spans a thousand years of Irish history. Celts is a powerful and
innovative artistic expression, avoiding clichés and sentimentality, offering a captivating
rush of emotions and storytelling that uplifts the soul.
In the Middle, Somewhat Elevated is a groundbreaking contemporary ballet choreographed
by William Forsythe in 1987. Set to an intense electronic score, this iconic work defies
traditional ballet norms, featuring angular, highly technical movements that create a sense
of suspended tension. The minimalist design and innovative lighting place the focus on the
dancers and their dynamic interaction with the space.
World Premiere by Caroline Dahm, originally from Los Angeles, who put down her roots in
Kansas City over the last decade dedicating her passion for dance in the arts scene here
and making a name for herself in the dance world with her unique choreographic voice. She
sees the art of dance as a collaboration where our minds and our emotions meet in efforts
to better understand ourselves, others, and the world that we engage with daily. Her
innovative work is deeply rooted in ballet and modern aesthetic foundations along with her
own contemporary flair.
Media Visit
www.kcballet.org for more information about Kansas City Ballet’s 2024-2025 season
and www.kauffmancenter.org for a downloadable media kit about the Kauffman Center.
Find high-res photos with IDs and photo credits at
https://www.flickr.com/photos/67555847@N06/sets/, B-roll with IDs and credits at
https://www.youtube.com/user/kansascityballet and digital content with IDs and credits at
Ticket and Season Subscriber Information
If you would like to learn more information about purchasing tickets to single events or
subscriptions and renewals, please call the Kansas City Ballet ticket office 816.931.8993.
Single tickets will go on sale Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. Single tickets for The Nutcracker will
go on sale Monday, July 29, 2024.
Parking
Find information for Kauffman Center parking and construction updates at
www.kcballet.org/planyourvisit. The Arts District parking garage, immediately south of and
beneath the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, is the primary parking garage for
Kansas City Ballet patrons. Advanced purchase of event parking is highly recommended as
this lot has been known to sell out. Event parking is $13 in advance or $16 at the gate per
car for the garage or valet may be purchased in advance for $22 or for $24 upon arrival (if
available).
Sponsors
The Muriel McBrien Kauffman Family Foundation, the Missouri Arts Council — a state
agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) support Kansas City Ballet’s 2024-
2025 Season.
About Kansas City Ballet
MISSION: To Inspire and Engage Through the Beauty, Power & Passion of Dance
VISION: Outstanding Dance Experiences Accessible to All
Founded in 1957, Kansas City Ballet is a professional ballet company led by Artistic Director
Devon Carney and Executive Director David Gray. Kansas City Ballet is an indispensable
community asset through exceptional performances, excellence in dance training and
quality partnerships. Kansas City Ballet is home to Kansas City Ballet School with an
enrollment of more than 1,000 children and adults, offering pre-professional training for the
career-minded student as well as for those simply seeking a healthy lifestyle.
Through the professional company, second company (KCB II & Trainees), and community
partnerships, Kansas City Ballet seeks to inspire and develop artists, audiences, and
students in the values inherent in the creativity, diversity, and joy of dance. The company’s
home, the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity, in conjunction with our Resident
Company status at the world-class Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, positions
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