Ballet Wichita

Labor Day signifies a time for relaxation, so take a moment to enjoy your family and friends, recharge, and rejuvenate. We Wish everyone a fantastic day! We’ll see everyone tomorrow for the start of Fall Semester classes!

Not enrolled yet?

🍂 Open Enrollment for Fall Classes! 🍂

https://balletwichita.com/classes/

What classes can Ballet Wichita Academy offer you this coming fall?

⭐️ Creative Movement Classes - Ages 3 - 5

⭐️Adult Modern

⭐️Adult Pointe

⭐️Morning Classes at 9:30 am for Parents / Adults, Creative Movement, Primary, Ballet 1 and Ballet 2

⭐️Youth Contemporary

⭐️Dance Exploration

⭐ ️ Partnering Classes - no experience required and men we have limited scholarships available!

⭐️ Sewing Classes

https://balletwichita.com/sewing-classes/

Ballet Wichita has been nominated for The Best of Wichita 2024!

Voting begins Monday, August 19 and runs until Friday, September 6th.
Ballet Wichita is excited and honored to be nominated by our community!
Voting will be done online at: VOTEWICHITAKS.COM
⭐️ Once Upon a Time - Ballet in the Park

https://balletwichita.com/performances/

Cast - check your rehearsal schedule!

⭐️Nutcracker Casting
Has been ANNOUNCED!
Congratulations to all dancers! We are excited to get rehearsals underway!
And MORE! Want to stay up to date? Follow Ballet Wichita Academy on Instagram and Facebook
Questions? Concerns? Email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Don’t miss your chance to win a hand-painted Once Upon A Time character-themed pointe shoe, signed by our talented dancers! Raffle tickets are just a suggested $5 donation. Winners will be drawn after each show and will have the exclusive opportunity to take a photo with the character who signed the shoe on stage.

These pointe shoes were worn and signed by each dancer! They were also meticulously decorated for each character who wore them. Art and design was by Katie Andrusak, and assisted by Peyton, Mackenzie

For all information: Balletwichita.com

Get ready Wichita for an electrifying experience as we start off our season for Ballet Wichita’s 50th Anniversary! Company Director, Mikaela Wangsgaard and dancers are hard at work rehearsing their thrilling new choreography. “Once Upon a Time” is going to be absolutely breathtaking! Don't miss out on these incredible performances that promise to leave you wanting more! Not only dance, but there will be Food Trucks, Fairy Crowns for purchase and a donation based Pointe Shoe Raffle!

🌳🌳 -- DATES & LOCATIONS --🌳🌳

**ANDOVER: Sep 12th THURSDAY, 6:30pm
Andover Capitol Federal Amphitheater, 1607 E Central

**WICHITA: Sep 13th FRIDAY, 6:00pm
Naftzger Park, 601 E Douglas Ave

**WICHITA: Sep 14th SATURDAY, 10am
Wichita Art Museum, Art Garden, 1400 Museum Blvd

**HILSBORO : Sep 14th, SATURDAY, 5pm

**PEABODY: Sep 15th, SUNDAY 1pm
Vintage Bank Park, 201 North Walnut St

**HAYSVILLE: Sep 15th, SUNDAY, 6:00pm
Riggs Park, 706 Sarah Lane

**GODDARD, Sep 21st SATURDAY 3pm
Linear Park Pavilion, 108 N Main St.

** MAIZE, Sep 21st SATURDAY 10am
Claire Donnelly Amphitheater, 311 Academy Ave

**ARK CITY, Sep 22nd SUNDAY 1pm
Wilson Park, 701 N Summit St.

**DERBY, Sep 22nd SUNDAY 6pm
Madison Avenue Central Park, 618 N Derby Ave.

Vote for Ballet Wichita!
Ballet Wichita has been nominated for The Best of Wichita 2024!

Voting begins Monday, August 19 and runs until Friday, September 6th.
Ballet Wichita is excited and honored to be nominated by our community!
Voting will be done online at:
VOTEWICHITAKS.COM
#2024

🎄BALLET WICHITA OPEN AUDITIONS for THE NUTCRACKER

REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT!

Join BALLET WICHITA as we kick off our 50th anniversary with an all-new NUTCRACKER choreographed and directed by Ballet Wichita’s Producing Artistic Director, Logan Pachciarz.

Please follow the link to the online registration form; forms MUST be completed for all dancers auditioning to perform with Ballet Wichita.

https://balletwichita.com/nutcracker-auditions-2024/

https://balletwichita.com/nutcracker-audition-registration/

If you are filling this out for multiple dancers, a registration form must be completed for each dancer.

The 50th annual Nutcracker performances will be held at Century II Concert Hall, on December 13, 14, 15th. School matinee shows are scheduled for Wed. Dec. 11th.
GROUP ONE:
Dancers 6 to 10 years old with 1 to 2 years of dance training.
Arrive at 9:00am
Audition starts at 9:30am
Dismissal at 10:30am

GROUP TWO:
Dancers with 6 or more years of ballet training; for this group POINTE IS NOT required.
If you plan to audition on pointe and have at least 2 years of training on pointe, please bring your pointe shoes.
Arrive at 10:00am
Audition starts at 10:30am
Dismissal at 12:00pm

GROUP THREE:
POINTE IS REQUIRED, minimum of 3 years pointe training.
Arrive at 12:30pm
Audition starts at 1:00pm
Dismissal at 2:30pm

Party Guests:
Some dance and acting experience is required.
Arrive at 2:00pm
Audition starts at 2:30pm
dismissal at 3:30pm

Contact Company Director by email for any questions and concerns: [email protected]
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GROUP ONE:
Dancers 6 to 10 years old with 1 to 2 years of dance training.
Arrive at 9:00am
Audition starts at 9:30am
Dismissal at 10:30am

GROUP TWO:
Dancers with 6 or more years of ballet training; for this group POINTE IS NOT required.
If you plan to audition on pointe and have at least 2 years of training on pointe, please bring your pointe shoes.
Arrive at 10:00am
Audition starts at 10:30am
Dismissal at 12:00pm

GROUP THREE:
POINTE IS REQUIRED, minimum of 3 years pointe training.
Arrive at 12:30pm
Audition starts at 1:00pm
Dismissal at 2:30pm

Party Guests:
Some dance and acting experience is required.
Arrive at 2:00pm
Audition starts at 2:30pm
dismissal at 3:30pm

NEED TO AUDITION VIRTUALLY?
If you are unable to attend auditions due to a conflict, we will work with you! To make arraignments, please contact us NO later than Monday, August 19 by email: [email protected]
🎄BALLET WICHITA OPEN AUDITIONS for THE NUTCRACKER

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Join BALLET WICHITA as we kick off our 50th anniversary with an all-new NUTCRACKER choreographed and directed by Ballet Wichita’s Producing Artistic Director, Logan Pachciarz.

INFO:
REGISTRATIONS OPEN AUGUST. 5th!
AUDITION DAY: *Saturday August 24th
LOCATION *Ballet Wichita Studios, 1600 W. Douglas Ave

Registration deadline: AUGUST 23, 5pm

Please follow the link to the online registration form; forms MUST be completed for all dancers auditioning to perform with Ballet Wichita.

https://balletwichita.com/nutcracker-auditions-2024/

https://balletwichita.com/nutcracker-audition-registration/
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🔸Important Reminder🔸

Ballet Wichita Academy is CLOSED

August 18th - September 2nd

Enjoy your break! Be sure to follow Ballet Wichita Academy social media pages to stay up to date!

🍂 Open Enrollment for Fall Classes! 🍂

https://balletwichita.com/classes/

What classes can Ballet Wichita Academy offer you this coming fall?

⭐️ Creative Movement Classes - Ages 3 - 5

⭐️Adult Modern

⭐️Adult Pointe

⭐️Morning Classes at 9:30 am for Parents / Adults, Creative Movement, Primary, Ballet 1 and Ballet 2

⭐️Youth Contemporary

⭐️Dance Exploration

⭐️ Partnering Classes - no experience required and men we have limited scholarships available!

⭐️ Sewing Classes

https://balletwichita.com/sewing-classes/

And MORE! Want to stay up to date? Follow Ballet Wichita Academy on Instagram and Facebook

Questions? Concerns? Email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

🗓️SAVE THE DATE🗓️
Ballet Wichita has been nominated for The Best of Wichita 2024!

Voting begins Monday, August 19 and runs until Friday, September 6th.
Ballet Wichita is excited and honored to be nominated by our community!
Voting will be done online at: VOTEWICHITAKS.COM
2024

Dear Ballet Wichita Community,
We are delighted to invite you to our inaugural Question & Answer Session about Ballet Wichita's Placement Classes and Ensemble Auditions.

Date: Sunday, August 11, 2024
Time: 8:00 PM (CST)
Location: Zoom Meeting

As Ballet Wichita's Company Director, I look forward to guiding you through our new Ensemble Structure and Academy Placement Class. This is a wonderful opportunity to get all your questions answered and to gain a comprehensive understanding of our upcoming programs.

Please review the following event details on our website before the session:

Ensemble Audition (August 17th):

https://balletwichita.com/ensemble-audition/

Academy Placement Class (August 17th):

https://balletwichita.com/audition-form/

The Nutcracker Auditions (August 24th):

https://balletwichita.com/nutcracker-auditions-2024/

Your participation is highly valued, and we look forward to an engaging and informative session.
Best regards,

Mikaela Wangsgaard
Company Director, Ballet Wichita

To join the Zoom Meeting please contact:

[email protected]
Or
[email protected]

#2024

🎄BALLET WICHITA OPEN AUDITIONS for THE NUTCRACKER

REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Join BALLET WICHITA as we kick off our 50th anniversary with an all-new NUTCRACKER choreographed and directed by Ballet Wichita’s Producing Artistic Director, Logan Pachciarz.

INFO:
REGISTRATIONS OPEN AUGUST. 5th!
AUDITION DAY: *Saturday August 24th
LOCATION *Ballet Wichita Studios, 1600 W. Douglas Ave

Registration deadline: AUGUST 23, 5pm

Please follow the link to the online registration form; forms MUST be completed for all dancers auditioning to perform with Ballet Wichita.

https://balletwichita.com/nutcracker-auditions-2024/

https://balletwichita.com/nutcracker-audition-registration/

If you are filling this out for multiple dancers, a registration form must be completed for each dancer.

The 50th annual Nutcracker performances will be held at Century II Concert Hall, on December 13, 14, 15th. School matinee shows are scheduled for Wed. Dec. 11th.

🌟IMPORTANT INFORMATION!🌟

**BALLET WICHITA’S NUTCRACKER AUDITIONS ARE OPEN to dancers who are at least 6 years on the date of auditions**
GROUP ONE:
Dancers 6 to 10 years old with 1 to 2 years of dance training.
Arrive at 9:00am
Audition starts at 9:30am
Dismissal at 10:30am

GROUP TWO:
Dancers with 6 or more years of ballet training; for this group POINTE IS NOT required.
If you plan to audition on pointe and have at least 2 years of training on pointe, please bring your pointe shoes.
Arrive at 10:00am
Audition starts at 10:30am
Dismissal at 12:00pm

GROUP THREE:
POINTE IS REQUIRED, minimum of 3 years pointe training.
Arrive at 12:30pm
Audition starts at 1:00pm
Dismissal at 2:30pm

Party Guests:
Some dance and acting experience is required.
Arrive at 2:00pm
Audition starts at 2:30pm
dismissal at 3:30pm

NEED TO AUDITION VIRTUALLY?
If you are unable to attend auditions due to a conflict, we will work with you! To make arraignments, please contact us NO later than Monday, August 19 by email: [email protected]
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Ballet Wichita is Hiring!

Job to be filled:
Production Manager for Ballet in the Park

What does this job entail:
Managing load-in and load out
Managing backstage at the different venus
Managing volunteers and stage crew

Ballet Wichita is looking for a Production Manager (paid position) to be on the clock for every show day AND Stage Volunteers who may only be able to commit to helping at a handful of shows.
Both Production Manager and Stage Volunteers need to be able bodied as these jobs required heavy lifting and some manual labor.

Ballet WIchita’s hope is that we can continue to function as a family that shows up to work together to make magic at each of our productions! The more helpful hands we can enlist, the easier every load-in and load-out will be!

If you are interested in either the Production Manager job opportunity or are willing to sign up to volunteer please email Company Director Mikaela at bw.companydirector.com as soon as possible. (Family and friends are welcome in these positions).

Exciting News! Ballet Wichita is going Professional!

As we celebrate our 50th anniversary, we are thrilled to announce the inaugural season of our Professional and Pre-Professional Ensembles.

Open Auditions:
Date: Saturday, August 17th

Professional Resident Ensemble: Dancers aged 17+

Pre-Professional Ensemble: Dancers aged 13+.

In-person auditions are preferred, but video auditions are welcome.

To submit a video audition, please email [email protected] for permission and submission requirements.

For more information on dancer requirements and audition details, visit:

https://balletwichita.com/ensemble-audition/

https://balletwichita.com/audition/

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

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Don’t miss out!
Ballet Wichita Academy Summer Master Classes

🔶INFORMATION🔶
Pricing: $20/class if enrolled for the entire session, SPECIAL DROP IN RATE! Only $20!

Location: Ballet Wichita Studio, 1600 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67203

Arrival + check in: 10:15
Class Begins: 10:30am - 12:15pm

Requirements: Dancers must be dancing at an intermediate to advanced level, enrolled in dance class at least five hours weekly, and have a minimum of six years training.

Learn more about your teachers at balletWichita.com

REGISTRATION & RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN CLASS:
https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/balletwichita

https://balletwichita.com/summer-master-class-series/

Want to know more? Explore the website!

Keep watching Ballet Wichita Social Media for more announcements!

Get ready to shine in Ballet Wichita's 50th anniversary performance of The Nutcracker choreographed and directed by Logan Pachciarz!

NEW THIS YEAR! Dancers aged 6 years and older can join us for an amazing year and the thrill of performing with a live orchestra on the Century II Concert Hall Stage from December 13th to 15th.

Don't miss your chance to be part of this spectacular celebration. -------- Registration opens on AUGUST 5th online at BalletWichita.com. Break a leg! 💃🩰🎶 ----------

✨IMPORTANT REMINDERS✨

☀️This week there are NO rehearsals for Ballet in the Park Cast!

🏖️Don’t forget to review your choreography and make sure to attend your regular classes!

🏝️Ballet Wichita Academy Summer Classes are still in session! Registration is still open! Check class times at: balletwichita.com

🌈Questions or concerns please DM us here or reach out to:
[email protected]
[email protected]

What is Ballet Wichita doing right now?

🔸Rehearsals are underway way! Check your schedule for “Once Upon a Time” for Ballet in the Park, performances and parks have been announced! Check the website for details!

🔸Registration is open for the Master Class Summer Series! July 27th and August 3rd

Balletwichita.com for more details and class descriptions!

🔸 Mastering Dance Instruction Workshop

https://balletwichita.com/mastering-dance-instruction-workshop/

🔸Registering students for the Summer Dance Session which ends August 17th

https://balletwichita.com/classes/

🔸Enrolling for Creative Movement Classes!
Ages 3-5 years old

🔸Offering Partnering Classes: no experience? No problem! Also, inquire about our limited scholarships

🔸Offers Sewing Classes!

https://balletwichita.com/sewing-classes/

And there is more to come! Keep watching our Social Media for regular updates!

Questions? Concerns? Email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Did you miss this past Saturday? No worries! We have another teacher for you this coming Saturday!
continues this coming Saturday, July 27th!

We’ll see you at 10:15 with Master Teacher Rile Reavis!

Class Title: Contemporary Dance

Class Description:
Rile loves to create a welcoming environment for all of the students he works with. His hope is that at the end of the class you will walk away feeling challenged but accomplished. This class will focus on musicality and athleticism, while allowing for personal artistic expression and storytelling.

Bio:
Is a professional dancer and entertainer originally from Spokane, Washington; now residing in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Oklahoma City University with a Bachelors of Performing Arts degree, focusing on dance performance. Credits include Sesame Street Live!, National Tour; 42nd Street, Los Angeles; Spamalot!, Los Angeles; Peter Pan, Saudi Arabia; Digital media for Disney; Nuit Blanche, Los Angeles; and numerous others. Currently, Rile is a third year member of the Regina Klenjoski Dance Company, having performed in Far From Home, Multiplicity of Us, and originating the principal role in The Golden Apple. Along with performing Rile loves to teach and choreograph, and currently teaches at Kansas Dance Academy.

INFO: Ballet Wichita Master Class Series

Saturdays from July 27th - August 3rd

Location: Ballet Wichita Studio, 1600 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, KS 67203
Arrival + check in: 10:15
Class Times: 10:30a-12:15p

Cost: $20 / per class if enrolling for all classes; $25 / per class if only drop in for certain classes

Requirements: Dancers must be dancing at an intermediate to advanced level, enrolled in dance class at least five hours weekly, and have a minimum of six years training.

Learn more about your teachers!

REGISTRATION & RESERVE YOUR PLACE IN CLASS:

https://balletwichita.com/summer-master-class-series/

https://dancestudio-pro.com/online/balletwichita

Keep an eye out for the information about our Master Teachers!
Questions or need more information?
Contact: [email protected]

We are so excited for the upcoming Ballet in the Park with Ballet Wichita!!

** Synopsis from Ballet Wichita: Join Ballet Wichita for “Once Upon a Time,” this September as we celebrate 50 years of bringing the community and dance together in large scale productions, countless community performances and for over three decades, at parks across the region with our annual Ballet in the Park Series.

This year’s series feature “Once Upon a Time,” is a newly commissioned ballet, choreographed and directed by Mikaela Wangsgaard. Bringing favorite characters from treasured books together, this hour long show shares the magic of their worlds and the values that connect their stories.
🌳🌳 — DATES & LOCATIONS —🌳🌳

**ANDOVER: Sep 12 THURSDAY, 6:30p. Andover Capitol Federal Amphitheater, 1607 E Central

**WICHITA: Sep 13 FRIDAY, 6:00p
Naftzger Park, 601 E Douglas Ave

**WICHITA: Sep 14 SATURDAY, 10a
Wichita Art Museum, Art Garden, 1400 Museum Blvd

**HAYSVILLE: Sep 15, SUNDAY, 6:00p, Riggs Park, 706 Sarah Lane

**GODDARD, Sep 21 SATURDAY 3p, Linear Park Pavilion, 108 N Main St.

** MAIZE, Sep 21 SATURDAY 10a, Claire Donnelly Amphitheater, 311 Academy Ave

**ARK CITY, Sep 22 SUNDAY 1p, Wilson Park, 701 N Summit St.

**DERBY, Sep 22 SUNDAY 6p, Madison Avenue Central Park, 618 N Derby Ave.

Wishing Wichita a happy 154 years! 🎂🎉

Wichita, Kansas was founded in 1864 when J.R. Mead opened a trading post on the site of a Wichita Indian village. The name Wichita comes from the Wichita Indians and may mean “scattered lodges” or “painted faces”. The area had been a trading center for nomadic people for 11,000 years.

Wichita’s early development was influenced by the Texas cattle trade along the Chisholm Trail and the construction of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. The city became a major cattle-shipping center in 1872 when the railroad reached Wichita, and was nicknamed “Cowtown”. However, by 1875 farmers’ fences were making it difficult for cattle herds to move, and grain became a more important commodity. Wichita was incorporated as a city on July 21, 1870, and Catherine McCarty, whose son would become “Billy the Kid”, was the only woman to sign the incorporation document.

Wichita has become a city of art and culture! Ballet Wichita is one of the most influential parts of Wichita, encouraging the city’s growth in the fine arts and education of young upcoming dancers!
We join in the celebration of 154 years and more to come!

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What is Ballet Wichita doing right now?

🔸Rehearsals are underway way! Check your schedule for “Once Upon a Time” for Ballet in the Park, performance details coming soon!

🔸Registration is open for the Master Class Summer Series! SPECIAL drop in rate ONLY $20!

Balletwichita.com for more details and class descriptions!

🔸 Mastering Dance Instruction Workshop

https://balletwichita.com/mastering-dance-instruction-workshop/

🔸Registering students for the Summer Dance Session June 10th - August 17th

https://balletwichita.com/classes/

🔸Enrolling for Creative Movement Classes!
Ages 3-5 years old

🔸Offering Partnering Classes: no experience? No problem! Also, inquire about our limited scholarships

🔸Offers Sewing Classes!

https://balletwichita.com/sewing-classes/

And there is more to come! Keep watching our Social Media for regular updates!
We would love to hear from you!
Are you missing our Summer Residency?
What additional Master Classes would you like to see offered?
What classes do you want to see on the Fall Schedule?
Questions or need more information?

Questions? Concerns? Email:

[email protected]

[email protected]

Coming this September!