Dance Kaleidoscope

Dance Kaleidoscope was honored along with over 20 other Indy Rainbow Chamber of Commerce members and organizations last night. We are so grateful to have been nominated and selected for the Arts and Entertainment Excellence in Business Award. Dance Kaleidoscope is proud to be a member of an organization that highlights the contributions local LGBTQ+ businesses, non profits, and their allies, make to better our community.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Rehearsal yesterday! 🎉 It was incredible to share a sneak peek of “Late Night Tales,” choreographed by our artistic director Joshua Blake Carter. If you missed it, don’t worry—there’s still time to grab your tickets for the full performance on October 18-20 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre! 🎟️

And mark your calendars for our next Open Rehearsal on November 13th—you won’t want to miss it! 👀

Tickets for Late Night Tales are available here: https://www.irtlive.com/shows-and-events/dance-kaleidoscope/

On Saturday night, four of our dancers—Ryan Galloway, Vivien Mickels, Julie Russel, and Manuel Valdes—graced the stage at the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra Gala! 🌟 We are so proud to have been part of such a special evening celebrating the arts in Indianapolis. Bravo to our dancers and staff for their work putting together this awesome performance! 🎶💃

📸: photos from performance are by Nick Shotwell

💭Step into the dreamlike world of Late Night Tales, where reality and fantasy blur. Choreographed by Joshua Blake Carter, this collection of stories will transport you to the surreal space of dreams. Catch its premiere Oct. 18-20 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre. Get your tickets here!: https://www.irtlive.com/shows-and-events/dance-kaleidoscope/

✨Don't forget to join us for our first open rehearsal of the season this Wednesday, October 2nd, from 12pm-1pm. FREE admission & parking!

Behind every show-stopping performance is a team of passionate artists and creatives. Here's the Dance Kaleidoscope family, captured beautifully by Jeremy Kyle. We can't wait to share what we've been working on! ✨💃

ONE WEEK FROM TODAY! 🌟Join us for some dancing fun at our Reading and Rhythm classes at Spades Park Library! 📚💃✨

On October 5th, we'll be reading “Monster Mash” by David Catrow and moving to some spooky grooves—just in time for Halloween! 🎃👻 Check out the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwidAae3sFU&t=64s

On November 2nd, we'll dive into American Ballet Theatre's “Boys Dance,” an inspiring read that celebrates young dancers of all kinds! 🩰✨ Watch the read along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFfnGbobQaE

Come out for storytime, movement, and fun! Perfect for all ages and skill levels. See you there!

Cheers to an incredible night at 8th Day Distillery! 🍸✨ A huge thank you to this amazing locally owned business for hosting our Sip and Support event, and to everyone who joined us for a fun-filled evening. Your support means the world to us and helps keep the art of dance alive. 💃🕺 See you at the next one!

🎙️ One of our dancers, Ryan Galloway, was a guest on Tom Alvarez’s “On the Aisle” podcast! He shared insights about making his debut with Dance Kaleidoscope. Don't miss it—check it out here!

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LATE NIGHT TALES: Mark your calendars! 🗓️ Don’t miss this stunning show, Oct. 18-20 at the Indiana Repertory Theatre! Be swept away into a dreamlike world with captivating new works from Sean Aaron Carmon and Janice Rosario, alongside Joshua Blake Carter’s “Late Night Tales,” a collection of stories crafted over seven years. Plus, celebrate the centennial of “Rhapsody in Blue” with David Hochoy’s award-winning revival. ✨ Get ready for a night of breathtaking performances!

Tickets!🎟️: https://www.irtlive.com/shows-and-events/dance-kaleidoscope/

Join us in wishing our beloved Operations Manager, Katie Angel, a very happy birthday! 🎉 Katie has worked as an accomplished producer, stage manager, director, and performer, and we are continuously grateful for everything she brings to the Dance Kaleidoscope team! Here’s to another year of her incredible passion and talent!

Last week, Executive Director Kim Gutfreund and Artistic Director Joshua Blake Carter attended the Midwest Arts XPO downtown! This inspiring conference fosters innovation, education, and advocacy in the performing arts across the central U.S. Our dancers also took the stage Tuesday night, performing selections from our repertoire—continuing to shine and share our artistry!💃🌟

Sean Aaron Carmon speaks on his process in creating the Little Boy solo in his work “hiFi,” which he choreographed on Dance Kaleidoscope:

“I created the solo on myself as a stark contrast to the opening sections of ‘hiFi.’ I rarely choreograph on myself anymore as my physicality has become more limited with age and a lack of maintenance. But those exact qualities, coupled with it being performed by one of the newest and the youngest members of DK, Jonathan Cubides, made for a fantastic juxtaposition.”

“For me, it was a desire to feel as good in my body as I once did while touring and performing. For Jonathan, who is only just beginning to scratch the surface of his immense artistic potential, I placed physical limitations on how he could express himself and watched as he interpreted those movements as a young dancer, with boundless energy and limitless potential, through the lens of longing. The fascinating results will be seen onstage in October…” You won’t want to miss this performance! Get your season tickets today!

🌟 A big THANK YOU to these fantastic local businesses in Irvington for supporting Dance Kaleidoscope and helping spread the word about our upcoming season by displaying our posters! 🎉 We’re fortunate to have such strong community support throughout the city, and this week, we're spotlighting the Irvington area!

Every poster you see is a reminder that art, dance, and community are all connected. 💃🕺 Your support makes a difference, and we couldn't do this without you!

Next time you’re in Irvington, be sure to stop by and support these awesome spots:

🍕 Jockamo Upper Crust Pizza Irvington
🍽️ The Med Indy
🍦 LiftOff Creamery IRV
☕ Starbucks

Thank you for keeping the local spirit alive and for helping us continue to share the arts! 🙌❤️

Join us for some dancing fun at our Reading and Rhythm classes at Spades Park Library! 📚💃✨

On October 5th, we'll be reading “Monster Mash” by David Catrow and moving to some spooky grooves—just in time for Halloween! 🎃👻 Check out the story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwidAae3sFU&t=64s

On November 2nd, we'll dive into American Ballet Theatre's “Boys Dance,” an inspiring read that celebrates young dancers of all kinds! 🩰✨ Watch the read along here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFfnGbobQaE

Come out for storytime, movement, and fun! Perfect for all ages and skill levels. See you there!

🌟 A heartfelt THANK YOU to these awesome local businesses in Fountain Square for their support and for helping spread the word about Dance Kaleidoscope’s upcoming season by proudly displaying our posters! 🎉 We’re so lucky to have incredible partners across the city, from Mass Ave to Carmel, Irvington, and Fountain Square. Today, we’re focusing on the vibrant Fountain Square neighborhood!

Each poster in their windows is a symbol of how art, dance, and community come together to create something special. 💃🕺 We couldn't do it without your support!

Be sure to show these amazing spots some love next time you’re in Fountain Square:

🍽️ Brunch It Off at HI-FI & Easy Rider Diner
🌮 El Arado Mexican Grill
📚 Hero House Comics
📖 Indy Reads
🍔 Kuma's Corner Indianapolis
🍻 Red Lion Grog House
🎶 Square Cat Vinyl
👗 Zodiac Vintage

Thank you for supporting local businesses and helping keep the arts thriving in our community! 🙌❤️

🍸 Sip & Support with Dance Kaleidoscope! 🍸

Join us on Thursday, September 26th, starting at 4:00pm, for a fun and unique fundraising event at 8th Day Distillery our locally made and owned neighbors!

Enjoy delicious craft cocktails, plus mocktails, swag, bottles, and snacks. 🍹 Even better—20% of all sales will be donated to support DK!

No RSVP needed—bring your friends for a night of great drinks and company with our staff and dancers. The more the merrier! 🎉

📅 Thursday, September 26 | 4:00pm - Late
📍 8th Day Distillery (21+ event)

See you there! 💃🕺