Missouri Contemporary Ballet launched in 2006 with a bold vision that Mid-Missouri - and its vibrant and progressive arts scene - was ready for a professional dance company.
Founded by Karen Mareck Grundy, the Company's Artistic and Executive Director, MCB has since grown from a handful of dancers and annual performances to a multi-level operation with members, apprentices, and trainees, as well as a not-for-profit school and numerous outreach programs.A community endeavor from the start, local arts patrons volunteered their time and financial resources to help build the Company from the ground up.
Founded by Karen Mareck Grundy, the Company's Artistic and Executive Director, MCB has since grown from a handful of dancers and annual performances to a multi-level operation with members, apprentices, and trainees, as well as a not-for-profit school and numerous outreach programs.A community endeavor from the start, local arts patrons volunteered their time and financial resources to help build the Company from the ground up.
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MCB is an established company seeking opportunities to tour regionally and nationally, and to collaborate with schools and arts partners throughout the country. As a touring Company, MCB can perform, teach master classes and workshops, and provide interactive educational demonstrations.
In addition to many touring performances in the Midwest region, MCB's previous experience elsewhere in the U.S. includes tours to Newport, Rhode Island as the resident Company of Island Moving Company's Great Friends Dance Festival in 2012 & 2017.And in 2013, MCB completed its first international tour, performing at the International Garden Exposition in Suncheon Bay, South Korea.
In addition to many touring performances in the Midwest region, MCB's previous experience elsewhere in the U.S. includes tours to Newport, Rhode Island as the resident Company of Island Moving Company's Great Friends Dance Festival in 2012 & 2017.And in 2013, MCB completed its first international tour, performing at the International Garden Exposition in Suncheon Bay, South Korea.
The not-for-profit School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet, in advancement of the Company's Mission, cultivates the artistic and personal development of their students by providing a supportive environment of dance study to motivate and inspire. The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet's Vision is to develop the skills of the student both professionally and artistically by introducing both traditional and innovative dance technique.
A school that offers classes to dancers of all ages and levels of experience, in a range of genres from classical ballet to jazz. Founded in 2011, the School of MCB cultivates the artistic and personal development of its students by providing a supportive environment of dance study. We advance our parent Company's mission of dance education by offering classes that motivate, challenge, and inspire students.
The School of Missouri Contemporary Ballet offers classes to dancers of all ages and levels of experience, in a range of genres from classical ballet to jazz. Classes are held Monday through Saturday at a variety of times to meet the needs of busy children and adults. Take a look at our class schedule here!
Founded in 2015, the School of MCB's Youth Ensemble (formerly Student Performance Company) aims to provide our most advanced students with performance opportunities in a professional atmosphere to further prepare them for a future career in dance. Learn more about our Youth Ensemble dancers here!
In addition to the School of MCB Winter and Spring showcases, students in the Youth Ensemble have also performed at Youth America Grand Prix, National Dance Week St. Louis, Carmina Burana, Grant Arts Night, MCB's Choreographic Installation, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.The Youth Ensemble is a tremendous opportunity for students, but also a serious commitment.
In addition to the School of MCB Winter and Spring showcases, students in the Youth Ensemble have also performed at Youth America Grand Prix, National Dance Week St. Louis, Carmina Burana, Grant Arts Night, MCB's Choreographic Installation, and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.The Youth Ensemble is a tremendous opportunity for students, but also a serious commitment.
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Denean Brady
Jul 25, 2021
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Peter Anger
Sep 17, 2019
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S. C.
Dec 12, 2018
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A stunning gem in the arts community of Missouri! I love every MCB performance because each one is more fresh and original than the last. Even when they do a story ballet that I think I know, I am pleasantly surprised by their interpretation. The company dancers are delightful and amazing people. Karen Grundy is visionary.
