26th Anniversary of Dance in the Park is Saturday, September 6, 2025

Contact: Ann Shaughnessy, Production Director of Dance in the Park  

kcdanceinthepark@gmail.com or 816-673-6933  

Celebrate the 26th anniversary of Dance in the Park in beautiful Roanoke Park! Founded by Midtown neighbors to promote free programs in the arts, Dance in the Park provides a professional style dance concert showcasing Kansas City’s rich talent and creativity for residents and visitors alike. The event kicks off on Saturday, September 6th at 5:30pm with a Warm-up Fair of local booths, kid-friendly activities, and yard games. At 6pm, mini dance classes and demonstrations will be going on throughout the park including aerial and hula hooping. Youth dance performances start at 6:30pm on stage, followed by the main show at 7pm. This annual outdoor professional dance concert features a variety of styles including Contemporary, Hip hop, West African, Bellydance, and Bhangra, among others! Arrive early to snag a seat under the stars! Bring blankets, lawn chairs, a picnic, and your entire family (please note: no pets allowed).

 

• Location: Roanoke Park, 3600 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO 64111. The stage will be set up in the north corner of the park where Karnes Blvd and Roanoke Road intersect.  
   
• Admission: FREE! However donations are gratefully accepted & are tax-deductible.
   
• Schedule: 5:30pm Warm-Up Fair | 6:00pm: Free dance classes and demos for audience members throughout the park | 6:30pm Youth dance performance on stage | 7pm: Dance in the Park concert. (Rain date: Sunday, September 7th, same times.) 
   
• Participants: In addition to City in Motion Dance Theater and it’s Youth Dance Theater, companies include Kansas City Contemporary Dance, Owen Cox Dance Group, Clouds Dance Company, Soundz of Africa and Esoke, and KC Bhangra. Other participating groups will be announced on our Facebook page, @CityinMotionDanceTheater! 
   
• Produced by: City in Motion Dance Theater in conjunction with Volker, Roanoke, Valentine, Roanoke Conservancy, West Plaza, and other community partners. This project is supported in part by the City of Kansas City Missouri Neighborhood Tourist Development Fund, ArtsKC & Missouri Arts Council.
   
• HOW YOU CAN HELP: To sign up as a volunteer, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/oVbYR1k7YvLXuPzk7.  To sponsor or advertise in the program, email lydknopp@gmail.com.