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Urban Empowerment Flash Mob

Tomeka Weatherspoon, Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:10:01 +0000

It's not the first dance symbolizing a deeper message, but who knew one day we'd have something called the Urban League Slide?

On Thursday's Central Standard, we talk dancing, empowerment and flash mobs with Gwendolyn Grant of the Urban League of Greater KC.

Kansas City Ballet's Artistic Director Changes Steps In 2013

Laura Spencer — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 03:00:00 +0000

The Kansas City Ballet announced late Friday that longtime artistic director William Whitener will step down at the end of the 2012-2013 season.

US Air Guitar Regionals Come to KC: Meet The Oxygen Warriors

Andrea Silenzi and Jabulani Leffall — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:36:36 +0000

Air Guitar. It sounds like something you should only do in private, but it’s become an international phenomenon – a combination of sport, comedy, mime, and performance art, with ample hair tossing, fret scaling, and hip thrusting.

De Barker: KC's Queen Of The Line Dance & The Two-Step

Susan B. Wilson — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 17:05:35 +0000

When it comes to line dancing, most people think of country & western dances like the Boot Scootin’ Boogie. But in African American communities all over the country, “soul” line dancing is everywhere—at wedding and retirement receptions, nightclubs and parties.

Kansas City Ballet Announces Retirement Of Veteran Dancer

Laura Spencer — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 17:30:09 +0000

Described as the "epitome of balletic grace," Kimberly Cowen is the one remaining Kansas City Ballet dancer hired by the late Todd Bolender, former artistic director. But, it's the end of an era.

Kansas City Ballet Announces Season in Kauffman Center

Laura Spencer — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:32:00 +0000

Kansas City, MO – The Kansas City Ballet is the first of the resident companies to announce its inaugural season at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Ailey Camp Inspires Area High School Students

Laura Ziegler — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:40:00 +0000

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Kansas City, MO – Ailey Camp is one of the legacies of the Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey. It's more than a summer camp for kids who want to dance. Alvin Ailey started the camp with the idea that dance could be a vehicle for growth and personal development among the community's youth.