Kansas City Upcoming Events
New Dance Partners
Next Up: Friday, September 18 | 7:30pm | Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center
Audiences will delight in a feast for the eyes as four new works premiere on Yardley Hall stage. For this festival of contemporary and modern dance, the Midwest Trust Center has enlisted four choreographers to create original works for four…
Kansas City Ballet's The Wizard of Oz
Next Up: Friday, October 16 | 1:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
Follow the yellow brick road as Septime Webre’s dazzling journey to the Emerald City returns. Swept away to Oz, Dorothy and Toto join three unexpected friends on a magical adventure to meet the Wizard, outwit a Wicked Witch, and find…
The Nutcracker & the Mouse King
Next Up: Saturday, December 12 | 7:30pm | Yardley Hall in the Midwest Trust Center
Back by popular demand, OCDG presents its raucous version of E.T.A Hoff-man’s holiday classic in partnership with The People’s Liberation Big Band,KC Friends of Alvin Ailey, and Midwest Trust Center.
Kansas City Ballet's New Moves
Next Up: Thursday, January 28 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
New Moves, one of Kansas City Ballet’s most anticipated performances, offers a captivating showcase of contemporary ballet. This exclusive production allows audiences to experience the next generation of visionary choreographers in action. Set in the 180-seat Frost Studio Theater at…
Collaboration with Bach Aria Soloists- Bach Moves
Next Up: Saturday, February 13 | 7:30pm | Nelson-Atkins Museum Museum of Art
OCDG is thrilled to collaborate again with the renowned Bach Aria Soloists foran evening of original choreography set to music by Bach, Purcell, and more.
Kansas City Ballet's Romeo & Juliet
Next Up: Friday, March 12 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
William Shakespeare’s timeless romantic tragedy comes to life in this unforgettable ballet. Artistic Director Devon Carney presents his powerful interpretation of the classic tale, featuring soaring choreography and richly drawn characters. Don’t miss one of the world’s most beloved ballets—an…
OCDG: 20th Anniversary Retrospective Concert
Next Up: Friday, April 9 | 8:00pm | City Stage in Union Station
Don’t miss this grand celebration reuniting dancers and musicians from theensemble’s two-decade history, featuring works spanning the company’sdiverse repertoire.
Kansas City Ballet's Pulse
Next Up: Friday, May 14 | 7:30pm | Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts
PULSE is a bold triple bill curated by Artistic Director Devon Carney, tracing ballet’s past, present, and future. The evening features three extraordinary works that showcase the full range of what ballet can be — classic, contemporary, and completely alive…