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First Friday August

Celebrate summer with us at First Friday. Join us for a free Hip-Hop Dance Class on 8/6/2021 from 6 PM – 7 PM. WE’RE BACK ON THE VINE! Teaching Artist Zen will lead a fun and interactive Hip-Hop Class outside of our studio at 1714 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, on the corner […]

First Friday July

Start your Holiday weekend, BACK ON THE VINE!! Join us for a free First Fridays Dance Class on 7/2/2021 from 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM. Teaching Artist Dee Barker will lead a fun and interactive Line Dancing Class. Meet us outside of our studio at 1714 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, on the […]

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First Friday June

KCFAA First Fridays are BACK ON THE VINE!! Join us for a free Hip-Hop Class with teaching artist D’Eirre on 6/4/2021 at 6:30 PM. Meet us outside of our studio at 1714 E 18th St, Kansas City, MO 64108, on the corner of 18th & Woodland. Class will be outside on the Vine and Covid […]

First Friday May

Join us for an interactive virtual VOGUE class, 5/7/21 at 7PM on ZOOM & 7:30 PM on Facebook Live. the remarkable Cesar Valentino is our teaching artist for the May virtual class. Register to attend on Zoom: https://zoom.us/…/tJAuce6tqTkoHtR99mi8Tru6e8AroKvQ5pDi Event is sponsored by the William T. Kemper Foundation

Racism & Local Government 4/5/2021

During this 90 minute program, we will have an engaging discussion about local government efforts to face issues related to race and racism. We will feature elected leaders from various municipalities from the greater metropolitan area. This panel will share thoughts about how city and county leaders are working to address inequities that marginalize people […]

First Friday April

Join us for an interactive virtual Hip-hop class, 4/2/21 at 7PM on ZOOM & 7:30 PM on Facebook & Instagram Live. We are excited to have the talented Akira Armstrong as our teaching artist for April. Register to attend on Zoom: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckcuCvqj0tH9W77xgtEo05lzLB_SLLvgyy Event is sponsored by the William T. Kemper Foundation.

First Friday February

Join Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey on February 5, 2020 at 7PM for First Fridays. This free virtual class will be held on Zoom and led by the talented Traidell Bradford.

Race, Racism & the Media 2/15/2021

Join us for an engaging discussion on the role the media plays in shaping attitudes about race and racism. This conversation will feature esteemed leaders from various media outlets in Kansas City who will share thoughts about how their organizations have historically reported stories on people of color and changes they are making to improve […]

Virtual First Friday – December

Join Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey for First Friday on December 4, 2020. This free virtual class will be led by our very own Elaina Paige Thomas. Tune in on KCFAA’s Facebook Live!

Racism in Kansas City – 12/7/2020

In this edition of Courageous Conversations, G.S. Griffin, the Author of Racism in Kansas City will sit down with Community Leader Alvin Brooks to discuss the harsh reality of race relations and racism in KC. The event will be moderated by Tyrone Aiken, KCFAA’s Chief Artistic Officer. This event is sponsored by HOK. It is […]