Company Spotlight
Kansas City Ballet
Kansas City Ballet has been part of the city's cultural fabric since the late 1950s. It performs a well-rounded mix of classical and contemporary work and dances at the striking Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The company also runs out of the restored Bolender Center, a former power plant turned dance facility.
Fast facts
- Founded
- 1957
- Based in
- Kansas City, Missouri, United States
- Style
- Classical and contemporary
- Home venue
- Muriel Kauffman Theatre
What Kansas City Ballet is known for
- A balanced classical and contemporary repertoire
- Performing at the Kauffman Center
- The Bolender Center home studios
- A long-running annual Nutcracker
Notable figures
Over its history, Kansas City Ballet has been shaped by dancers and choreographers including Tatiana Dokoudovska.
How to see Kansas City Ballet
Catch them at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre inside the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Kansas City.
Ballets in the repertoire
Classic ballets you may catch Kansas City Ballet perform include The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, Giselle, Cinderella.
Good to know
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kansas City Ballet founded?
The company dates back to 1957 and has been a fixture of the Kansas City arts scene ever since.
Where does Kansas City Ballet perform?
Performances take place at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre within the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.
When was Kansas City Ballet founded?
Kansas City Ballet was founded in 1957 and is based in Kansas City, United States.
Where is Kansas City Ballet based?
Kansas City Ballet is based in Kansas City, United States, and performs at Muriel Kauffman Theatre.
Who are some notable dancers associated with Kansas City Ballet?
Notable figures connected with Kansas City Ballet include Tatiana Dokoudovska.