Second Company Showcase

Experience Ballet in a Bold New Setting! Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company is back at the stunning Crossroads Hotel Atrium on Saturday, September 5, bringing the magic of contemporary ballet to the heart of the city with a dynamic, free performance.

Get swept away by the artistry of rising stars in this cutting-edge showcase, featuring choreography by Christopher Ruud. These emerging professionals—on the brink of full-time careers—will transform the Atrium into a stage pulsing with energy, precision, and passion.

About Kansas City Ballet’s Second Company
The Kansas City Ballet Second Company is a select group of emerging professional dancers at the threshold of their careers, taking bold steps into the world of professional dance. These exceptional artists train and perform alongside the main company, gaining invaluable experience on and off the stage. Through public performances, lecture demonstrations, residencies, and workshops across the region, the Second Company brings the artistry of live dance directly into communities—making ballet more accessible, engaging, and inspiring for audiences of all ages. See the Second Company in this special performance and in all Kansas City Ballet productions this season, running September 2026 through May 2027.