Ballet Wichita has been one of the pillars of the community's arts organizations since 1973, helping stimulate a vibrant cultural landscape in Wichita and advancing the art of dance through exceptional performance and educational opportunities throughout the state. Our education and outreach programs, the creation of new dance works, and the preservation of time-honored ballet classics all benefit from your support.
This organization received funding for general operational support from the City of Wichita. Because of the support of all of our sponsors, we can continue to introduce and advance the art of dance to Kansans. We are grateful for their generosity.
This organization received funding for general operational support from the City of Wichita. Because of the support of all of our sponsors, we can continue to introduce and advance the art of dance to Kansans. We are grateful for their generosity.
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Company
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Each year, Ballet Wichita performs for over 20,000 people including eight performances of the treasured holiday ballet, the Nutcracker. Through the company's innovative and growing arts educational and outreach programs, Ballet Wichita buses nearly 6,000 elementary-age students to its annual matinee performances of the Nutcracker (often a first-time exposure to both dance and live theatre for students).
Resident Director
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Recently appointed Resident Director of Ballet Wichita, David Justin joins the company after serving in academia for 17 years. David has also been an interim ballet master and men's program coordinator for Kansas City Ballet, and was the founding artistic director of American Repertory Ensemble. In Austin, TX, David was a co-producer of the David Mark Cohen New Works Festival as well as a professor at UT Austin.
On Tour Info
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Ballet Wichita has been touring classical and original ballets throughout the state for nearly three decades, sharing the joy and passion of dance with rural communities with productions like The Nutcracker Ballet and Cinderella. Full Length, Indoor Performances: Technical Requirements: 30' x 30' proscenium stage; dressing area for dancers; stage hands to assist with all aspects of the production; a lighting and sound system.
Community
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Ballet Wichita is actively engaged in community efforts to introduce and advance the art of dance to Kansans. Our Nutcracker Matinees for schools bring students from all over the city of Wichita to enjoy ballet (often for the first time). Introducing children to the art of dance engages them to be culturally active and stimulates an interest in the arts.
Volunteer
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BALLET IN THE PARK - Help transport dancers, costumes and props, set up at site, load-up and return to studio after show for our popular Ballet in the Park series. SCHOOL MATINEES - Help usher elementary students to our school matinee shows or help backstage. Would you like to join in the fun and excitement of Ballet Wichita's productions and fundraisers?
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