Arts Series

 

The KCFAA Arts Series includes opportunities for you to personally experience Ailey magic all-year long. As a member, you will receive invitations to the following arts performances & events, some including receptions with the performers.  Learn more about membership in KCFAA...

Spring Member Event
At the close of KCFAA’s annual membership campaign, this celebratory event allows members to mingle with old friends and new.

AileyCamp The Group Presentation
Established in 1995 to give AileyCamp graduates an opportunity to continue their dance training year-round throughout high school, AileyCamp The Group produces a fun and energized performance at the end of each school year. Be a part of this evening which recognizes the artistic and personal growth of these students.

AileyCamp Final Performance
Created in 1989 by KCFAA with dance legend Alvin Ailey for middle school students, AileyCamp now reaches youth in the urban core at sites on both sides of the state line. You’re sure to be touched by the AileyCamp Final Performance, which brings these 180 vibrant young people together for a moving presentation on a professional stage, culminating their intensive six weeks at camp.

Annual Company Residencies
KCFAA presents Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater or Ailey II annually in a weeklong residency of KC’s most diverse arts performances and community outreach. In addition to these activities, members will help KCFAA receive the company with an annual welcome party.

Ailey Trio
Comprised of three dancers from Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, the Ailey Trio presentation is part lecture and part informal performance designed to provide a dance experience that focuses positively on the beauty, commitment and athleticism of the dancer.

Setting the Stage
Presented each season during Black History Month, Setting the Stage provides an opportunity to enjoy stunning live performances alternating with a fascinating narrated slide show that walks through African-American dance history as it is inter-woven into the broader tapestry of black history.

KCFAA Arts
Series Calendar

January 5
Ailey Trio Community Performance
& 25th Year Kickoff

February 15
Setting The Stage Community Performance & Member Event
7:00 p.m.
Gem Theater & KCFAA

April, 2008
First Annual KCFAA Volunteer Academy Awards
Gem Theater & KCFAA

May 1
AileyCamp The Group +
18th & Vine Programs performance

7:00 p.m.
Gem Theater

June, 2008
AileyCamp 20th Anniversary
Photo Essay (preview)

June 24 & 25
AileyCamp MO & KS
Open Houses

8:00 a.m.
Paseo Academy
and F.L. Schlagle High

July 23
AileyCamp Final Performance
7:00 p.m.
Theater TBA

September 5
KCFAA “Light Show”
at First Fridays

7:30 p.m.        20th & Main

October 3
KCFAA “Light Show”
at First Fridays

7:30 p.m.
20th & Main

November 12
Gala 25 for Arts Education
Patron Party
Tiffany & Co.

November 13
AileyCamp 20th Anniversary
Photo Essay (opening)

November 13
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Opening Night
with Jewell-Harriman
Fine Arts Series
Midland Theater

November 14
Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theater Anniversary Performance
& Member Event

8:00 p.m.
Midland Theater

November 15
Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theater Community Day Matinee

2:00 p.m.
Midland Theater

November 15
KCFAA Gala 25
for Arts Education

5:00 p.m. Suppers
8:00 p.m. Performance
10:00 p.m. After Party

November 16
Alvin Ailey
American Dance Theater Sunday Matinee

2:00 p.m.
Midland Theater