A Modern Night at the Folly

Please join City in Motion Dance Theater for our 15th annual presentation of “A Modern Night at Folly.” As always, this showcase will be held at the historic Folly Theater in Downtown Kansas City. Kansas City’s first adjudicated choreographers’ showcase will celebrate contemporary and modern dance in KC by featuring ten new works from 12 of the region’s most talented choreographers.

The choreographers presenting this year are: Gary Abbott, Hannah Anderson, Laura Donnelly & Andrea Skowronek, Sonia Engman & Jordan Kaya, Tristian Griffin, Katie Metzger, Christopher Page-Sanders, Susan Rieger, Suzanne Ryanstrati, and Patrick Suzeau. Each choreographer has set their work on seasoned dance professionals from all over the region making “A Modern Night at the Folly” a unique opportunity for audience members to see a variety of dance styles and professionals all on one stage.

This event is partially funded by the Missouri Arts Council, a state agency; The Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund; The Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts; the Arts KC Regional Arts Council; and a grant from the Greater Kansas City Community Foundation. Since 1985, City in Motion Dance Theater has worked to promote modern dance in Kansas City. Its mission is to foster the development of high-quality contemporary dance programming and expand the dance audience in the Kansas City metropolitan region. This 501c(3) nonprofit organization has utilized a three-pronged approach—a professional dance company; a dance school offering affordable classes for children, youth and adults; and contemporary dance programming and presentations—to achieve awareness and appreciation for modern dance. The organization is perhaps best known for its high-quality annual dance concerts at the Gem Theater, Folly Theater, Roanoke Park, H & R Block City Stage Theater at Union Station and other locations throughout the metropolitan area.

photo credit: Phillip Koenig

dancer featured: Francios Des Marteau