Kansas City, Missouri

SUMMER IN THE CITY PERFORMANCE SERIES

When: Saturday, June 12, 2024 | 12 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | FREE
Location: Oppenstein Brothers Memorial Park, 1123 Walnut St, Kansas City, MO 64106

“CONVERGE II: New Spaces,” hits the streets with a dance performance featuring new works by four dynamic choreographers – Natasha Adorlee, Elaine Kimble, and directors Tristian Griffin and Regina Klenjoski – with performances by Tristian Griffin Dance Company and Regina Klenjoski Dance Company. Experience the park like never before as we bring contemporary dance to unexpected places, transforming the environment and sparking your imagination. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see the park come alive with the energy and creativity of two of the region’s premier contemporary dance companies!  

The Summer in the City Series is brought to you by the Downtown Community Improvement District (DCID), in partnership with Jackson CountyArt in the Loop, and area businesses.

CONVERGE II:NEW SPACES Performance

When: Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. | FREE
Location: Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art, 4420 Warwick Blvd, Kansas City, MO 64111

In celebration of Juneteenth, Kemper Museum is thrilled to host renowned African American choreographer, dancer and director, Tristan Griffin and award-winning Los Angeles/Wichita based choreographer and director Regina Klenjoski. Together, they merge their companies and present CONVERGE II New Spaces, a captivating dance performance that explores themes of unity, collaboration, equity, and the inclusive nature of dance. Join us for this immersive showcase, and for an artist talkback with the directors following the performance.

Please note that Kemper Museum is an unconventional performance venue, and seating is not guaranteed. Access to the program is first come, first served.

CONVERGE II Open Company Class

When: Mon-Fri MAY 27-31, 2024 | 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Suggested donation $10
Location: University of Missouri, Kansas City Dance Studios, 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110

Join open company class as part of the CONVERGE II project! Dancers from the community are welcome to participate in our contemporary dance warm-up sessions taught by Tristian Griffin and Elaine Kimble. Suggested donation of $10 per class or pay what you can.

CONVERGE II Open Rehearsal

When: Friday May 31, 2024 | 5:00 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Location: University of Missouri, Kansas City Dance Studios, 4949 Cherry St, Kansas City, MO 64110

Get an exclusive sneak peek of the new work for CONVERGE II! Join us for open rehearsals where the public is invited to witness the creative process of Tristian Griffin and Elaine Kimble. This is a FREE event. Reserve your spot to view the rehearsal and see the new work in progress.

RKDC is grateful for the generous support of the following organizations and businesses

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CONVERGE II Open Company Class

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CONVERGE II Open Rehearsal