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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


ART AS THERAPY - LECTURE

Open to the public.

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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


MOVING SOUNDS - LECTURE

Open to the public.

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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


LOCATION

OUR HOST IS THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI - KANSAS CITY CONSERVATORY

4949 CHERRY STREET, KANSAS CITY, MO 64110

COST

$350 FOR 4 FULL DAYS OF CLASS, MENTORSHIP, LECTURES, PHOTOSHOOTS, CONNECTIONS + GROWTH.

 

PARTICIPANTS MUST BE AGE: 15 + UP.

SPOTS ARE FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE, UNTIL FESTIVAL IS FILLED

PARTICIPANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR OWN TRAVEL, HOUSING, AND FOOD ARRANGEMENTS.

NO WORK SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.

REGISTER FOR THE FESTIVAL HERE