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Cinco de Mayo at Guadelupe with El Grupo Atotonilco Folklorico 2013

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Alexis Borth rides the back of orchestra conductor Steven Davis in a dancers-versus-musicians meleé piece ('Conversations' by Sabrina Madison-Cannon) at UMKC for the fall 2013 dance concert. Click the photo for a picture page

UMKC Fall Concert - White Recital Hall

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Stephanie Ruley - pre-show warmup at Californos

One Excellent Evening - American Youth Ballet at Californos in Westport - October 17, 2013 - from American Dance Center at 118th Quivira

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Bellydance Ball Sept 14, 2013 (5)
One Elegant Evening Oct 2013 American Youth Ballet (6)
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Wylliams Henry Sept 2013 (8)
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2013
December
Thu, December 5, 2013
Ballroom
	Camelot: Dance and Group Lesson (thu) Map (Dance, Lesson) Thursday Seniors and Friends dance 1:30 - 3:30 pm - $10/person Music by Ed Smith 6635 W. 151 Street, Overland Park, KS 66223 - located 3 blocks east of Metcalf Ave. (913) 897-4622 URL.1: index.php EML.1: dance@camelotballroom.com
Country
	Beginning Country Two Step! (thu) Map (Dance, Lesson) During December, join Marta Elder for Beginning Country Two Step at 7:00 P.M., Intermediate/Advanced Country Two Step at 8:00 P.M., and then dance to a mix of music from 9 - 10 P.M. Singles are welcome. The cost is $10/person. Try out the class for FREE! Passes are available on the studio web site. Walters Dance Center has been in business for 40 years, and has one of the BEST dance floors in Kansas City! It is located at 5023 Minnesota (50th Terr & State Ave.) For more information, updates, current class schedule, directions, go to the Walters web site or call (913) 287-3355 or (816) 665-6275. You will find our email address and web site by clicking on 'Beginning Country Dances' above. URL.1: waltersdancecenter.com URL.2: SpecialOffers.htm URL.3: Directions.htm EML.1: info@waltersdancecenter.com
	Beginning Country Two Step! (thu) Map (Dance, Lesson) During December, join Marta Elder for Beginning Country Two Step at 7:00 P.M., Intermediate/Advanced Country Two Step at 8:00 P.M., and then dance to a mix of music from 9 - 10 P.M. Singles are welcome. The cost is $10/person. Try out the class for FREE! Passes are available on the studio web site. Walters Dance Center has been in business for 40 years, and has one of the BEST dance floors in Kansas City! It is located at 5023 Minnesota (50th Terr & State Ave.) For more information, updates, current class schedule, directions, go to the Walters web site or call (913) 287-3355 or (816) 665-6275. You will find our email address and web site by clicking on 'Beginning Country Dances' above. URL.1: waltersdancecenter.com URL.2: SpecialOffers.htm URL.3: Directions.htm EML.1: info@waltersdancecenter.com
Dance
	Hip Hop Dance Classes (thu) Map (Dance, Lesson) Learn Hip Hop URL.1: bellastudiokc.com
Hula
	Basic, Intermediate, & Advanced Hula Classes (thu) Map (Lesson) Basic hula lessons available by way of M�kana `O Hula School of Polynesian Arts with Kumu Hula Kawika (Kah VEE kah) at lead. We meet at Van Hook Park (Crackerneck Access), Independence, Missouri. Different levels of lessons and classes available, from ho`omaka {hoh-oh-mah-kah} - (beginner) to ho`okohu {hoh-oh-koh-hu} - (advanced). Beginner's Class Schedules: Hula `o keiki (children's hula) - ages 2 - 9 yrs. - Thursdays 6:00 - 6:30pm Hula `o wahine (ladies hula) - ages 10 + yrs. - Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Hula `o kane (men's hula) - ages 10 - 39yrs. - Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm Intermediate Class Schedules: Hula Mawaena (intermediate hula) - both male & female - ages 10+ yrs. - Thursdays 7:30 - 8:30pm Advanced Class Schedules: Hula Kupuna (elderly hula) - both male & female - ages 'the golden years' - Friday 6:00 - 7:00pm Hula Ho`okohu (advanced hula) - ages 16+ - Friday 7:00 - 8:00pm Hularobics (exercise hula) - ages 10+ - Friday 8:00 - 9:00pm Prices: Hula Keiki (children ages 2 - 9) $30/quarter Hula `O Wahine (women ages 10+) - $60/quarter Hula 'O Kane (men ages 10+) - $60/quarter Hula Mawaena (intermediate ages 10+) - $90/quarter Hula Ho`okohu (advanced Hula) - $120/quarter Hula Kupuna (elderly hula) - $60/quarter Contact Info: Leah Tonga MakanaOHula@Comcast.net 816-616-4780 URL.1: makanaohula EML.1: MakanaOHula@Comcast.net
Kc 2-steppin
	Line Dance and 2_Step Lessons (thu) Map (Dance, Lesson, Workshop) The New Southeast Community Center 4201 East 63rd Street KCMO 64130 (at 63rd & Jackson) (816) 513- 0632 8-Week Sessions Every Thursday starting January 8, 2010 and continuing indefinetely Class Session A Thursdays 7:00 - 7:45pm Line Dance Classes � 8-week course session with certification at course end � Cost = $48.00 per course session � Graduation after last class instruction � Class goes out to celebrate Class Session B Thursdays 8:00 - 8:45 pm 2-Steppin for beginners � 8-week course session with certification at course end � Cost = $48.00 per course session � Graduation after last class instruction � Class goes out to celebrate Class Instructor: De Barker You may sign up at Southeast Community Center or call (816) 513- 0632 URL.1: kc2steppin.com
Salsa
	Salsa Technique Class (thu) Map (Lesson) During April, join Shelley Ramirez for a Salsa Technique Class at 7:00 P.M., on Thursday nights, at Walters Dance Center. The class lasts one hour and costs $8/person. For more information call Shelley at 913-271-4006. URL.1: wannadancekc.com URL.2: waltersdancecenter.com EML.1: shelley@wannadancekc.com
	Salsa On 1 (thu) Map (Lesson) Salsa Levels 1,2,3 Partner class that builds on steps learned each week over 4 week sessions. We are learning from a Brand New Salsa syllabus endorsed by some of the World's Greatest Salsa dancers. Each week we pick several good foundational patterns and explore new exciting variations. You have a basic foundation of the dance, but want to move on now. Try a salsa class that teaches you how to HAVE FUN AGAIN. We give you the clues on how to make your flavor work for you. Body isolation, spinning, and lead and follow techniques. URL.1: amoredance.com EML.1: info@amoredance.com
	Salsa at Retro (thu) Map (Dance, Lesson) Retro Night Club July 11th, 2013 1518 McGee – (we no longer host Salsa at Madrigall) Salsa Lessons with Albert 8pm till 9pm $5 Salsa with DJ Heber (The Dancers DJ!) 8pm till 1:30am 21 and over – $5 cover all night – Drink specials all night URL.1: salsa-clubs-and-lessons EML.1: strictlysalsa@salsakc.com
	Salsa - intermediate (www.KCSalsa.com) (thu) Map (Lesson) KCSalsa Latin Dance Social at Viva Dance Studio, 6101 Martway, Mission, KS 66202 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm: [120 mins] Intermediate - Nightclub Style Salsa Level 2 URL.1: KCSalsa.com EML.1: Josh.hernandez@hotmail.com
Fri, December 6, 2013
Ballroom
	Arthur Murray Dance Studio (fri) Map (Dance, Lesson) Open group class at 8:30 pm follow by a dance party at 9:15 pm Arthur Murray Dance Studio 9217 Pflumm Rd Lenexa, KS 66215 (913) 599-4444 www.kcarthurmurray.com kcarthurmurray@gmail.com URL.1: kcarthurmurray.com URL.2: calendar EML.1: kcarthurmurray@gmail.com
	Camelot: Dance and (usually) Group Lesson (fri) Map (Dance, Lesson) Friday Group Dance Lessons and dance (check schedule on link below) 7-8pm - $10/person & stay for the dance afterwards for free!! On evenings with no group lessons, dance begins at 8 pm. 6635 W. 151 Street, Overland Park, KS 66223 - Conveniently located 3 blocks east of Metcalf Ave. (913) 897-4622 URL.1: index.php EML.1: dance@camelotballroom.com
Dance
	Ballroom Dance Classes (fri) Map (Dance, Lesson) Learn to ballroom dance URL.1: bellastudiokc.com
Zumba
	Zumba Dance Party (fri) Map (Dance, Lesson) Join us every Friday at KCFitnessLink for a Zumba dance party from 12:00-1:00 p.m. free to attend, donations welcome. No experienced required. join us on meetup.com for pictures, comments and to view our members of the party! http://www.meetup.com/zumbzkc KCFitnessLink \| 510 N. 6th Street \| Kansas City, KS 66101 (downtown KCK in Strawberry HIll) For questions, call 816.256.4443 URL.1: zumbakc EML.1: info@kcfitnesslink.com
Sat, December 7, 2013
	Learn Fox Trot! (sat) Map (Lesson) During December, join us for a Beginning Fox Trot Class at 7 pm on Saturday night. Then stick around for our Ballroom Dance which is held every Saturday from 8-11 P.M. on the BEST dance floor in Kansas City. The music is great and is a mix of Ballroom, Latin, & Swing! The cost for the class is only $10/person and includes the dance! Walters Dance Center has been in business for 40 years, and has one of the BEST dance floors in Kansas City! It is located at 5023 Minnesota (50th Terr & State Ave.) You will find pictures, current class & dance schedule, and directions, on the Walters web site. For more information call (913) 287-3355 or (816) 665-6275. You will find our email address and web site by clicking on 'Saturday Night Ballroom Dance at Walters' above. URL.1: waltersdancecenter.com URL.2: Directions.htm EML.1: mark@waltersdancecenter.com
African
	West African Drumming (sat) Map (Lesson) West African Drumming class - Every Saturday. 11:00 AM St. Marks Lutheran Church, 3800 Troost (at Manheim), KCMO 64110
Afro-cuban
	Afro-Cuban Drumming (sat) Map (Lesson) Afro-Cuban Drumming class from Traditional Music Society - Every Saturday. 12:00 noon St. Marks Lutheran Church 3800 Troost (at Manheim) KCMO 64110 URL.1: TraditionalMusicSociety.org
Ballet
	Kansas City Ballet Presents 'The Nutcracker' (12/7/2013 through 12/24/2013) Map (Dance) Kansas City Ballet Presents �The Nutcracker� December 7-24, 2013 Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108 December 7, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 PM December 8, 2013 1:00 PM December 13, 2013 7:30 PM December 14, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 PM December 15, 2013 1:00 & 5:00 PM December 18, 2013 7:30 PM December 19, 2013 7:30 PM December 20, 2013 7:30 PM December 21, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 PM December 22, 2013 1:00 & 5:00 PM December 23, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 PM December 24, 2013 1:00 PM Todd Bolender�s �The Nutcracker� is the heart of Kansas City�s holiday season! As soon as the lights dim, you�ll be transported to a magical place. From the magnificent sets and costumes to the acclaimed Kansas City Symphony playing Tchaikovsky�s wondrous music, you�ll witness some of the most glorious dancing on Earth. You don�t want to miss this joyous holiday classic in the magnificent Kauffman Center. Kansas City Ballet�s �The Nutcracker� is presented by Bank of America. Tickets are on sale October 21, 2013 and range from $29-$119. Ticket site: http://ticketing.kcballet.org/Default.aspx URL.1: Default.aspx EML.1: boxoffice@kcballet.org
Ballroom
	Learn Fox Trot! (sat) Map (Dance, Lesson) During December, join us for a Beginning Fox Trot Class at 7 pm on Saturday night. Then stick around for our Ballroom Dance which is held every Saturday from 8-11 P.M. on the BEST dance floor in Kansas City. The music is great and is a mix of Ballroom, Latin, & Swing! The cost for the class is only $10/person and includes the dance! Walters Dance Center has been in business for 40 years, and has one of the BEST dance floors in Kansas City! It is located at 5023 Minnesota (50th Terr & State Ave.) You will find pictures, current class & dance schedule, and directions, on the Walters web site. For more information call (913) 287-3355 or (816) 665-6275. You will find our email address and web site by clicking on 'Saturday Night Ballroom Dance at Walters' above. URL.1: waltersdancecenter.com URL.2: Directions.htm EML.1: info@waltersdancecenter.com
	Clay/Platte Dancers (sat) Map (Dance) $6 admission, 6pm-8:30pm - Usually at North Cross Methodist Church, 1321 NE Vivion. Usually two dances a month on the First and Third Saturdays: Bring snacks to share. For information call 816-452-5782 or 816-231-5528. (NOTE: Clay/Platte tries to hold these dances on the 1st saturday and 3rd sunday of each month but because of scheduling conflicts sometimes a dance has to move to the next day in line) Most dances held at North Cross Church (by Gold�s gym on Vivion Rd. except marked as Antioch Community Church 4805 NE Antioch Rd., North KC,Mo.
	Saturday Night Ballroom Dance at Walters! (sat) Map (Dance, Lesson) Ballroom Dance every Saturday from 8-11 P.M. on the BEST dance floor in Kansas City. The music is great and is a mix of Ballroom, Latin, & Swing! During December, join us for a Beginning Fox Trot Class at 7pm on Saturday night. The cost of the class is only $10/person, and includes the dance. Only $7/person for the dance only! Walters Dance Center has been in business for 40 years, and has one of the BEST dance floors in Kansas City! It is located at 5023 Minnesota (50th Terr & State Ave.) You will find pictures, current class & dance schedule, and directions, on the Walters web site. For more information call (913) 287-3355 or (816) 665-6275. You will find our email address and web site by clicking on 'Saturday Night Ballroom Dance at Walters' above. URL.1: waltersdancecenter.com URL.2: SpecialOffers.htm URL.3: Directions.htm EML.1: info@waltersdancecenter.com
	Camelot: Dance and Group Lesson (sat) Map (Dance, Lesson) Saturday night dance 7:30, 8 or 89:30 to 10:30, 11 or 12-midnight, depending on date and band. - $10/person 6635 W. 151 Street, Overland Park, KS 66223 - Conveniently located 3 blocks east of Metcalf Ave. (913) 897-4622 URL.1: index.php EML.1: dance@camelotballroom.com
Bellydance
	Belly Dance (sat) Map (Lesson) Saturday 11:00 a.m. Month Sessions Suitable for Teens and Adults of all ages. You'll learn the basic traditional steps and movements of popular American Style Middle Eastern Belly Dance. This sensual and ancient dance form is suitable for all ages and all body types. It is particularly suited for creative types looking for a new outlet for expression or for those who wish to explore a new body image and personal style. It is a sensual, creative, and fun way to stay fit. Guaranteed to bring out the Belly Dancer in you...! URL.1: amoredance.com EML.1: info@amoredance.com
Latin
	Latin Aerobics! (sat) Map (Lesson) Join Shelley Ramirez at Noon on Saturdays for a great Latin Aerobics workout! Shelley uses basic Latin dance movements to help you improve technique as well as get a good workout. The class lasts 50 minutes and only costs $8/person. For more information call Shelley at 913-271-4006. URL.1: wannadancekc.com URL.2: waltersdancecenter.com EML.1: shelley@wannadancekc.com
Salsa
	Salsa at Chesterfield (sat) Map (Dance, Lesson) Saturday Salsa at The Chesterfield inside Alamo Drafthouse Theater 1400 Main – Kansas City Missouri - (Formerly The Marquee Lounge/ AMC Theater) Salsa is back and alive at the Chesterfield! Beginner Salsa Lessons at 9pm with Whitney White (Free) Salsa, Bachata, Merengue, Cha Cha and other Latin Flavors with Kansas Cities Best Salsa DJ’s 9pm till 2:30am – FREE ALL NIGHT LONG! URL.1: salsa-clubs-and-lessons EML.1: strictlysalsa@salsakc.com
Yoga
	Power Yoga for Dancers (sat) Map (Lesson) Learn to build flexible strength through movement and breathing. Every Saturday morning from 9:00-10:00 a.m. at KCFitnessLink. No experience required. Bring a yoga mat. KCFitnessLink \| 510 N. th Street\| KSK 66101 \| 816.256.4443 URL.1: schedule EML.1: info@kcfitnesslink.com
Sun, December 8, 2013
Ballet
	Kansas City Ballet Presents 'The Nutcracker' (12/7/2013 through 12/24/2013) Map (Dance) Kansas City Ballet Presents �The Nutcracker� December 7-24, 2013 Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts at 1601 Broadway, Kansas City, MO 64108 December 7, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 PM December 8, 2013 1:00 PM December 13, 2013 7:30 PM December 14, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 PM December 15, 2013 1:00 & 5:00 PM December 18, 2013 7:30 PM December 19, 2013 7:30 PM December 20, 2013 7:30 PM December 21, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 PM December 22, 2013 1:00 & 5:00 PM December 23, 2013 2:00 & 7:30 PM December 24, 2013 1:00 PM Todd Bolender�s �The Nutcracker� is the heart of Kansas City�s holiday season! As soon as the lights dim, you�ll be transported to a magical place. From the magnificent sets and costumes to the acclaimed Kansas City Symphony playing Tchaikovsky�s wondrous music, you�ll witness some of the most glorious dancing on Earth. You don�t want to miss this joyous holiday classic in the magnificent Kauffman Center. Kansas City Ballet�s �The Nutcracker� is presented by Bank of America. Tickets are on sale October 21, 2013 and range from $29-$119. Ticket site: http://ticketing.kcballet.org/Default.aspx URL.1: Default.aspx EML.1: boxoffice@kcballet.org
Ballroom
	Camelot Ballroom (sun) Map (Dance) Dances are held every Sunday from 2 pm - 4 pm. The cost is $7.00 per person. So come out and enjoy a good time with us. For more information call 913-897-4622. www.camelotballroom.com Private lessons available upon request URL.1: camelotballroom.com EML.1: dance@camelotballroom.com
Hula hoop dance
	Beginner to Intermediate Hoop Dance (sun) Map (Dance, Lesson) New Beginner to Intermediate Hoop Dance Classes- Enrolling NOW! WHAT: A beginner to intermediate hoop dance class WHERE: City In Motion Dance Theater. 3925 Main Street Kansas City, MO 64111-1916 WHAT TIME: Sundays at Noon-1:15 WHEN WILL THE SESSION START? starting October 10th to December 5th PRICING AND LENGTH: All participants will need to sign up for the entire NINE WEEK SESSION for $135. BONUS OFFER: If you get a friend to sign up with you, you each will receive $15 off the total cost$ That is $120 rather then $135 so it's worth convincing a friend! Contact me as soon as possible to RESERVE YOUR SPOT. I will send you a PayPal invoice and you can pay directly online. If this method is problematic for you please contact me. (No refunds my darlings, but I don't for see this being a problem) Thanks everyone! EML.1: brie@lunabreezeperformance.com
Lindy
	Lindy Hop (sun) Map (Lesson) Lindy Hop Levels 1,2 5:00 p.m. Lindy Hop Level 3 6:00 p.m. URL.1: amoredance.com EML.1: info@amoredance.com
Tango
	Argentine Tango (sun) Map (Dance) Lesson and Milonga on the second Sunday of each month from 6 pm - 9 pm. The cost is $10.00 per person. Lesson at 6pm (various instructors) and Milonga (dance) 7-9 pm. For more information call 913-897-4622. www.camelotballroom.com Private lessons available upon request URL.1: camelotballroom.com URL.2: index.php EML.1: dance@camelotballroom.com