Kansas City Ballet is committed to sharing its joy of dance with everyone, and our artistic conversations are an important component of our mission. Discussions introduce the community-at-large to upcoming ballets, guest choreographers, stagers, and dancers. Under the direction of School Director Grace Holmes, the School offers a complete, professional curriculum for our Academy students.
With locations in downtown Kansas City and Johnson County, the School maintains a faculty of over 50 instructors. The School's Studio Division attracts teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting. Founded in 1957, Kansas City Ballet is a 30-member professional ballet company under the direction of Artistic Director Devon Carney and Executive Director Jeffrey J. Bentley.
With locations in downtown Kansas City and Johnson County, the School maintains a faculty of over 50 instructors. The School's Studio Division attracts teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting. Founded in 1957, Kansas City Ballet is a 30-member professional ballet company under the direction of Artistic Director Devon Carney and Executive Director Jeffrey J. Bentley.
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Kansas City Ballet offers an eclectic repertory ranging from the traditional classics to exciting contemporary ballets. Kansas City Ballet is a 30-member professional ballet company under the direction of Artistic Director Devon Carney and Executive Director Jeffrey J. Bentley.
Our professional company, the second company (comprised of KCB II and Trainees), professional dance school, and many community programs, seek to nurture and develop our artists, audiences, and students in the values inherent in the creativity, diversity, and joy of dance.
Our professional company, the second company (comprised of KCB II and Trainees), professional dance school, and many community programs, seek to nurture and develop our artists, audiences, and students in the values inherent in the creativity, diversity, and joy of dance.
Under the direction of School Director Grace Holmes, the School offers a complete, professional curriculum for our Academy students. With locations in downtown Kansas City and Johnson County, the School maintains a faculty of over 50 instructors. The School's Dance & Fitness Class Division attracts teens and adults who wish to pursue recreational dance instruction in a supportive and encouraging setting.
This fall, Kansas City Ballet will finally return to its proper place on the stage of the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts! Our 2021-2022 season is a reminder of the resiliency of the arts; the sheer toughness of our artists as well as the tenacity of our audiences. To celebrate the return of our in-person performances, reserve season tickets for the Kansas City Ballet 2021-2022 Season - Celts, Dracula, and The Wizard of Oz.
Below are the seating charts for the main performing venue of Kansas City Ballet: Muriel Kauffman Theatre in the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The section zone maps indicate how the theatre is broken down by price sections for repertory performances and The Nutcracker. The detailed seat map shows the seat by seat breakdown of each level of the theatre.
The Box Office is located in the lobby of Kansas City Ballet's home, the Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity. The Kansas City Ballet brings the ballet to life in performances at the Muriel Kauffman Theatre at Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts. The Todd Bolender Center for Dance & Creativity is located on the Union Station Campus in Kansas City.
Reviews (10)
Michael Huerter
Sep 24, 2021
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Sheri Pociluyko
Jul 07, 2021
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I’m a ballet teacher and still take dance. I was recently at KCB and the security guard was yelling at the 5-6 year olds and being rude to me as well. She basically likes to be rude and yell to show her authority. You know the type I’m sure. The executive director was not apologetic. I really think this school is made to make money. They don’t care about dancers. I’ve worked and danced at a lot of studios all over the country and this place is very poorly run. It’s really sad to see this place run so badly. Pretty building but poorly run. It used to be a lot better a few years ago but
T. S.
Feb 19, 2021
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The preeminent ballet school in Kansas City, for all ages and skill levels. Does your 4 year old want to learn some creative movement? Bam! This is your spot. Are you a 30 year old professional dancer that wants to perform in Kansas City's world-renowned performing arts centers? Bam! This is your spot.
Christina Williams
Dec 23, 2020
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Your Magical Day
Nov 18, 2020
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Liza Cartwright
Jan 01, 2020
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Honestly can't say enough about this ballet school. Even as a former dancer who has very high standards concerning dance I was blown away. The ability of every teacher she had to get at least 10 3-5 year olds to all do the same thing for 45 min was amazing. I love old school ballet class feel. Reminds me of my summer Joffrey classes. Live piano is so special. The building immediately makes you feel like you are doing something special. Cant wait to watch CeCe grow up here.
Jamie Greer
Dec 21, 2019
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My daughter (5) has been attending classes here for the last two years, and absolutely loves it! Her instructors have been wonderful, and catching glimpses of KCB rehearsals is so fun! The building is beautiful, and the performances from the youth ballet that are also held there are always a perfect outing for our family.
Elizabeth Unal
Oct 21, 2019
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Really love their studio classes! Their ballet classes are wonderful and so are the instructors. I do wish they would add some variety like a Variations workshop/course for those of us who used to dance and miss learning and doing choreography. This would be a great alternative to the absolute beginner workshop offered to those who have never done ballet before. They have a flamenco class, but I also think a character class workshop would be nice too!
Kelley Accurso
Aug 26, 2019
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Mark Schonwetter
Jul 19, 2019
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