SEPTEMBER 4-7, 2026
ABOUT THE FESTIVAL
At its core, KCMOves is a space for growth, exploration, and connection. Participants train with distinguished faculty representing a wide range of styles and professional experiences, while engaging in an environment that encourages curiosity, versatility, and artistic risk-taking. Beyond the studio, the festival fosters meaningful professional relationships—creating pathways between emerging artists and industry leaders.
IMMERSIVE. ROOTED. UNFOLD. LIMITLESS. KINETIC. UNIFIED. EXPAND. UNITE.
ARTISTIC FACULTY
GARY ABBOTT
DEVON CARNEY
KAMERON SAUNDERS
CHRISTINE COLBY-JACQUES
DEEANNA HIETT
CAROLINE DAHM
TREY ALEXANDER
CHRISTIAN DENICE
KRISTI CAPPS
JOHN SELYA
ELAINE KIMBLE
DAY ONE
SEPTEMBER 4
CHECK-IN
BETWEEN 4:30-5:15P
KICK OFF MASTER CLASS
5:30-7P
FESTIVAL PERFORMANCE
Featuring local professional companies & artists. Highlighting the community.
7:30P-9P
RECEPTION FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE
Live music, small bites, & drinks.
DAY TWO
SEPTEMBER 5
CLASS 1
10AM - 11:25AM
CLASS 2
11:30AM - 1PM
LUNCH BREAK
1PM - 2PM
CLASS 3
2PM - 3:25PM
CLASS 4
3:30PM - 5PM
DINNER BREAK
5PM - 6PM
6PM - 7:15PM
UMKC PRESENTS:
2027 SENIOR CAPSTONE SOLO PERFORMANCE
7:30PM - 9PM
DAY THREE
SEPTEMBER 6
CLASS 5
10AM - 11:25AM
CLASS 6
11:30AM - 1PM
LUNCH BREAK
1PM - 2PM
CLASS 7
2PM - 3:25PM
CLASS 8
3:30PM - 5PM
DINNER BREAK
5PM - 6PM
6PM - 7:15PM
DAY FOUR
SEPTEMBER 7
MEDIA MONDAY
PHOTOSHOOT WITH RYAN BRUCE + KENNY JOHNSON
Headshots + dance shots with local dance photographers.
10AM - 1PM
CLASS 9
1PM - 2PM
AUDITION CLASS
An exclusive audition for the dancers a part of the KCMOves Festival with representatives from local companies + intensives.
2:30PM - 4:30PM
REFLECT
4:30-5:30PM
MOves FILM FESTIVAL
Open to the public.
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6PM - 7:30PM