Theater Performance for Schools featuring Ailey II

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater performs diverse works from the company’s repertory including Mr. Ailey’s Revelations. Students experience a dynamic performance held on a theater stage with full costumes, lighting and sound that is one hour in length – perfect for school audiences. Programming is adapted to be age – appropriate.

Location: Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, 1601 Broadway Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64108
Dates/Time: Friday, March 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
School reservations made by contacting KCFAA at (816) 471-6003 extension 4: $10.00 per student / Free: 2 chaperones per class / $10.00 each additional chaperone

Grades: Kindergarten – 12^th
Length: 60 Minutes

Home School students are welcome!

MISSOURI LEARNING STANDARDS (Theater Performance for Schools)

FINE ARTS AREA: DA-Dance

STRANDS: Cr = Create; Pr = Perform (Dance, Music, Theatre); Re = Respond; Cn = Connect

KCFAA program study guides available to further facilitate learning goals (Study Guide) 

DA:Pr4A Select, Analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation. 

Enduring Understanding/Concept: Space, time, and energy are basic elements of dance. 

Essential Question/Process: How do dancers work with space, time, and energy to communicate artistic expression? 

DA:Pr6A Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work. 

Enduring Understanding/Concept: Dance performance is an interaction between performer, production elements, and audience that heightens and amplifies artistic expression. 

Essential Question/Process: How does a dancer heighten artistry in a public performance? 

DA:Re7A Perceive and analyze artistic work. 

Enduring Understanding/Concept: Dance is perceived and analyzed to comprehend its meaning. 

Essential Question/Process: How is a dance understood? 

DA:Cn11A Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical context to deepen understanding. 

Enduring Understanding/Concept: Dance literacy includes deep knowledge and perspectives about societal, cultural, historical, and community contexts. 

Essential Question/Process: How does knowing about societal, cultural, historical and community experiences expand dance literacy? 

Your school may be eligible for the Big Yellow School Bus Grant! For additional information visit the Missouri Arts Council website: www.missouriartscouncil.org.