Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

06/02/2026

At Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, we honor the diversity that strengthens our arts community and remain committed to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and inspired. Happy Pride Month! 💜

05/25/2026

In honor of those who gave everything so we could live in freedom, we remember and celebrate our heroes today and always.

In observance of the holiday, our office is closed today and will reopen on Tuesday, May 26th.

04/19/2026

04/06/2026

✨ Give a child a life-changing summer ✨

Starting April 1, your gift goes TWICE as far. Through the Camps For Kids Match CAMPaign, every dollar you give is matched dollar-for-dollar; doubling your impact for Kansas City youth.

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Your donation supports AileyCamp, an award-winning summer experience that goes far beyond dance. This transformative program helps students:
💪 Build confidence and self-discipline
🌱 Develop critical life skills
🎭 Express themselves through movement and creativity
🤝 Connect with mentors who reflect their community

And the best part? It’s completely free for every camper.

Your gift helps provide:
🩰 Dance training with professional artists
🍽️ Daily meals & transportation
👟 Uniforms and dance shoes
🧠 Social-emotional learning & mentorship

Each summer, 160 Kansas City youth attend across two camp locations—because of supporters like you.

💥 Right now, your impact is DOUBLED:
$50 → $100
$1,500 → Fully funds a camper’s 6-week experience

👉 Make your matched gift starting April 1 and help change a life.

P.S. AileyCamp is award-winning for a reason…it works! ❤️

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03/18/2026

✨ Celebrate First Friday with movement, connection, and community ✨

Join us on April 3 at 6:00 PM for Partnering, an energizing, all levels dance class led by The Dynamite Experience at KCFAA Studio. Whether you’re brand new or experienced, this class is all about building connection, exploring timing, and having fun through shared movement.

💃 Bring a partner or come solo and meet someone new
🎶 Move, learn, and connect in a welcoming, creative space

📍 KCFAA Studio
1714 E 18th St
Kansas City, MO 64108

👉 Register today: https://kcfaa.org/first-fridays-april/

Make it part of your First Friday plans and come dance with us. You won’t want to miss this!

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
1984–2026

03/13/2026

KANSAS CITY — AILEY IS HERE. 🔥

Today, students experience the power of the legendary Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater .

And tomorrow, you can see it live on stage.

Featuring the iconic Revelations, a masterpiece that has inspired audiences around the world.
The dancers are ready.
The stage is alive.

⚡ Kansas City — don’t sit this one out. Come experience it LIVE.

Get your tickets today!
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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
1984–2026
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03/12/2026

KC, they’re ready…
🔥 but are YOU ready to feel the energy?
Get your tickets and come experience the rhythm, power, and joy of dance live.

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
1984–2026
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03/11/2026

Kansas City… the countdown has begun.
The world-renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater arrives soon.
Are you ready to experience the power of dance?

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
1984–2026
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03/11/2026

The auction is live. Don’t miss your chance to participate.
Place your bid today and support the mission.

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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey
1984–2026
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03/10/2026

☀️ Ready to Dance This Summer?

Join our Summer Dance Program with Kansas City Public Schools and turn your summer into something amazing.

Students can earn a high school fine arts credit while learning exciting styles like:

✨ Modern

✨ Ballet

✨ Hip-Hop

✨ Jazz

✨ Contemporary

✨ Partnering

✨ Dance History

✨ Choreography & Repertory

📅 June 3 – July 2

This program is designed to help students build confidence, stay active, make friends, and grow their talent.

Parents — give your student a summer that combines learning, creativity, and fun.

📲 Scan the code to discover this and many more summer programs.

Spots fill quickly — join us and make this a summer to remember.

https://kcfaa.org/summer-dance-application-2/
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Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

1984–2026

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