Virtual AileyCamp 2020 KC

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Releve Member Reception February 2020

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KCFAA Relevé Member Reception

In celebration of the Nelson Art Gallery’s newest photography exhibit, Gordon Parks X Muhammad Ali The Image of a Champion, 1966 | 70, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey will perform a special opening, Gordon Parks: A Renaissance Dance!

Inspired by Gordon Parks’ varied talents, KCFAA’s Chief Artistic Director Tyrone Aiken presents a new mixed media production highlighting Parks’ photographs of Muhammad Ali and performative excerpts from Parks’ 1990 ballet composition, Martin. Reflecting on black identity, faith, and the fight for human rights, acceptance, and equality during a pivotal time during United States’ history, KCFAA presents a powerful and immersive experience not to be missed!

Please RSVP Below

2020 Relevé Member Reception

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2020 Race, Place & Diversity Symposium

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Race, Place and Diversity Symposium

KCFAA is uniting diverse communities not only through dance, but through dialogue and action. Our annual Race, Place & Diversity Symposium is designed to provide a platform that encourages a candid, healthy discussion on race, place and diversity. Our understanding shapes shared values in the Greater Kansas.  This year the symposium goal is to empower a connection between generations and its impact on race, Place and Diversity. Give voice to our youth and get wisdom from our community leaders.

Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s 2020 Symposium youth panel will discuss segregation, policing, violence, and social mobility and how that impact race, diversity and inclusion in the greater Kansas City region. The adult panel will react to the youth panel sharing their life lessons and wisdom about America’s continuing conversation about race, diversity and inclusion. Art matters with youth out and the symposium creates a platform to discuss issues of race, diversity and inclusion locally and regionally.  Our goal is to deliver information and experiences that will impact, inspire and influence one’s outlook on race, place and diversity.

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First Friday Topeka LINE DANCING with De Barker

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De Barker

First Friday Topeka LINE DANCING with De Barker

Co-hosted by:
Monique Pittman

Please register below.  ⇓

De Barker’s Bio
CEO/Director/Chief Choreographer – Instructor- Performer

• Serves in the capacity of Event Promoter/Producer/Planner/Hostess/Choreographer/Dance Instructor
• Founded and served as CEO/Chief Choreographer/Head Instructor of The KC Coolers, Kooler Kidz and DeUnyt/ Kidz Unyt Dance Groups for over 7 years
• Present CEO and Chief Choreographer/Head Instructor of IDWD (I Dance Wit De) Productions- in its 12th year of operation as an organization with health & Wellness targets.
• IDWD, the 1st KC organized 2-step instructors (instructing, showcasing and performing R & B Soul Line Dance & KC 2Step all over the U.S.)
• Adapted missions of Health & Wellness throughout the community-targeting Diabetes prevention to Diabetes patients and their families
• Choreographer/Instructor for the City of Kansas City NCSD employee events
• Brought Line Dance and 2-Step classes to Topeka, KS Community Centers (Central Park, Hillcrest Community Centers)
• 2-Step Contest Coordinator/Co-Producer/Producer – The Big StepOff

 

KCFAA First Friday TOPEKA LINE DANCING

  • Waiver of Liability / Acknowledgment of Risk / Photo & Video Release

    I understand and agree that in participating in any dance class, workshop, rehearsal or performance, there is a possibility of physical injury and, in rare circumstances, death. I agree to release and hold harmless Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, including its teachers, dancers, staff members, and facilities from any cause of action, claims, or demands now and in the future. I will not hold Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey liable for any personal injury or any personal property damage, which may occur on the premises before, during or after classes. Furthermore, I understand that I should be aware of my, and/or my child’s physical limitations and agree not to exceed them. If I am signing this waiver for my child, I certify that I am the parent or legal guardian and have the right to waive these rights. Further, I authorize and agree that Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey may take and use photographs/videos of me and/or my child for purposes of record keeping, advertising, and marketing. I understand that I do not have any rights to these photographs/videos and will not be compensated for the same.

 

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2020 Setting the Stage Topeka

SETTING THE STAGE

is a visual journey through African-American dance history. This multi-media story of African-American dance is interwoven into the broader tapestry of history, and gives insights into the legacies of African-American pioneers in modern dance and American history. Against the backdrop of a large-screen narrated slide presentation, Setting the Stage is performed by talented local and national artists demonstrating the evolution of American dance styles since the Middle Passage. This multi-media program combines live performance with narrated slide presentations about historically important dancers and choreographers including Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey.

Please Register Below

Setting the Stage is hosted by:
Monique Pittman


Sharon Sullivan
Lynn Wilson

 

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2020 Setting the Stage

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SETTING THE STAGE

Setting the Stageis a visual journey through African-American dance history. This multi-media story of African-American dance is interwoven into the broader tapestry of history, and gives insights into the legacies of African-American pioneers in modern dance and American history. Against the backdrop of a large-screen narrated slide presentation, Setting the Stage is performed by talented local and national artists demonstrating the evolution of American dance styles since the Middle Passage. This multi-media program combines live performance with narrated slide presentations about historically important dancers and choreographers including Katherine Dunham and Alvin Ailey.

FREE Public Performance at the Gem Theater

7:00 PM
1615 East 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Thursday, February 27, 2020

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2020 Ailey Trio

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Come see the highly-acclaimed dancers from the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater!

FREE Public Performance at the Gem Theater
1615 East 18th Street, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Thursday, January 16, 2020
7:00 p.m.

2019 Ailey Trio KCFAAAiley Trio, established in 1993, is unique to Kansas City and an important part of KCFAA’s arts education programming.  Taking a short break from their rigorous schedule with Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, three AAADT dancers bring their talent to KC to introduce Alvin Ailey’s vision and legacy to students, supporters and community members.

“The trio is a great way to see Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater dancers perform the highly-acclaimed repertory straight from New York,” said KCFAA Chief Artistic Officer Tyrone Aiken.

The Ailey Trio performance allows audience members to experience the elite dance style of AAADT and explore how dance is a connector to culture, physical fitness, sequencing and artistic expression. The program was created by KCFAA for Kansas City and replicated by AAADT to perform across the country.

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Modern Dance Master Class featuring Latra Wilson

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Modern Dance Master Class featuring Latra Wilson
Monday, December 9, 2019

Latra Wilson began her dance training at The Dance Factory under the tutelage of Pamela Erwin and Thersa Bryce-Cotes. She went on to study at the University of Missouri-Kansas City where she graduated with a BFA in Dance. Ms. Wilson has had the distinct pleasure to train as a scholarship recipient at The Center Dance, Alvin Ailey American Dance Center, and Tisch Dance Summer Festival. Ms. Wilson has worked and performed with Taylor 2, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, Wylliams/Henry Contemporary Dance Company, Earl Mosely Diversity in Dance, Iluminate Artist of Lights, Opera Theatre of Saint Louis’s production of “The Kiss” & world premiere of “Champion”, Owen/Cox Dance and Broadway Dance Lab Cycle 2. As a teaching artist Ms. Wilson is currently working with KCFAA, Youth Arts Academy and Alvin Ailey Arts in Education. In addition, Ms. Wilson just signed with McDonald Selznick Associates, also participating in various productions with The Box, Queen of The Night Late Night and Company Stefanie Batten Bland in NYC.

Master Class Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Date: Monday, December 9, 2019
Time: 6:30-8:00 PM
Place: Neese Gray Theatre
1700 SW Jewell Ave
Topeka, KS   66621

Register Now

Sponsored by the Washburn University Theatre Department
Washburn University Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Drs. Laurel Vogt and Gianfranco Pezzino
Topeka Chapter of the Links, Incorporated

For Questions: (816) 471-6003

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2019 Race, Place & Diversity Dinner

Race Place and Diversity35 years ago, Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey (KCFAA) was formed as the second home of Alvin Ailey and we continue his mission to bring our communities together through inclusiveness and diversity. We do this through education, performances and events such as our Annual Race, Place & Diversity Dinner and Symposium.

Each year at our Diversity Event, KCFAA honors an individual whose actions and practices endeavor to break down discriminatory barriers such as: racial, religious, socioeconomic, ethnic, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and disabilities.

Our annual Race, Place & Diversity Dinner will be held on Friday, October 25th at the Westin Crown Center Hotel . We are proud to honor Mr. Ben Jealous as the National Award recipient at our Race, Place & Diversity Award Dinner. As the former president and CEO of the NAACP, Ben led the organization in becoming the largest door-to-door voter registration operation nationwide.   He was the youngest president in the history of the NAACP.

Now affiliated with the Silicon Valley venture capital firm Kapor Capital, Benjamin continues to further the goal of growing opportunities for minorities in the tech economy.

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