Cherry\'s DeLuxe Burlesque and Variety Show (dance) mature

Annie Cherry and Lucky DeLuxe

Lucky DeLuxe and Annie Cherry return from their travels in the Far East solely to bring you the spectacular spectacle that is \'Cherry\'s DeLuxe\', a burlesque and variety show, featuring glamorous, exotic, and hilarious honeys…

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Ms. B.D.U. 2008! (dance) mature

Burlesque Downtown Underground

The Luscious Ladies of B.D.U. are back for their sophomore performance at Fringe! Don't miss the fun and sexiness of KC's best professional performers sharing their true talents within the mockery of the pageant world - B.D.U. style!

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Up In Arms/ It Sure Is Risky (dance) all_ages

Four Worlds Dance

Currently based in New York City, Four Worlds Dance presents contemporary dance that relies on the collaboration and communication between artists of the highest caliber from the worlds of music, language, visual arts, and dance. FWD excites audiences and transforms the stage by an intimate and visceral encounter between diverse artists as they create new works in perfomance.

IT'S A STATE OF MIND (dance) all_ages

FUNKBABIES

'It's A State Of Mind' brews all art forms into one 'FUNK.' The FunkBabies: Organic meets digital. This show consist of music, singing, dancing, drama and innovative technology. A not-to-be-missed extravaganza.

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Light, Movement, Shadow, Sound (dance)

Kacico Dance

Kacico Dance is collaborating with Rebecca Bryant, dancer and choreographer, and Don Nicols, percussionist and composer, both on the faculty of Missouri State University, on a contemporary dance production to be premiered at the Kansas City Fringe Festival, July 2008. The initial creative theme is Light, movement, shadow, sound. From the initial theme, the piece will develop among three Kacico choreographers, Michelle Diane Brown, Artistic Director of Kacico Dance, Lindsay Spilker Tate and Shandi Miller, Kacico dancers, with Rebecca Bryant and Don Nichols. Additional Kacico dancers will perform with the already mentioned artists. The theatrical/technical challenge set forth is to use minimal lighting and sets that can easily be assembled and disassembled for touring purposes. This might include 6-8 lights on floor bases, hand-held lights, and fabric back drops or props that catch the light and shadows with the dance happening around and within the lights and set. The 60-minute performance will h

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Dances of India (dance) all_ages

Nritya, School of Indian Dance and Music

Nritya is a versatile company of dancers who work primarily in the South Indian classical dance style called Bharatha natyam. Heavily based in both rhythm and lyricism, Bharatha Natyam involves the use of the whole body, including dramatic facial expressions, to convey emotions or perform intricate step sequences. Through combining modern spacing, themes and theatrical techniques with yoga and the traditional Bharathanatyam repertoire, Nritya produces dynamic, captivating programs which appeal to all ages.

The Three Sisters (dance) Mature

One Night Company

Do you miss Sugar Puppy? Emily Lauren graduates and friends perform neo-burlesque with satire, political commentary, acrobatics and comedy, with (of course!) partial nudity.

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variance (dance) All ages

Reach . . . A Movement Collective, inc.

Experimental dance comes to life with Reach's dancers and choreographers exploring the boundaries of performance art.

Ham and Balls (dance) All ages

Renay Aumiller and Will Schneider

A choreographic collaboration involving Renay Aumiller and Will Schneider, "Ham and Balls" depicts three different perspectives of one conversation. This process-based work involves a linear look at time from three different angles, using movement, text, props. In conjunction with at least two solo works by Aumiller and Schneider.

"Without words" (dance) PG

Seamless Dance Theater, Inc.

The show will revolve around the idea that although we have phones, text messaging, emailing, etc. you still cannot replace the effect that human physical contact has on our relationships. It is a vital part of our lives that we take for granted, therefore miss out on one of the most important aspects of life: human touch.

The Warriors (dance) All ages

Solace Dance Collective

SDC proudly presents their debut of Jered Solace's "The Warriors," celebrating the impact of music and dance on those who have positively impacted our society. With their unique marriage of live vocal music and somatic dance technique, a story unfolds of America's past and the critical roles that key people have played in society's 'advancement.

IMPROSCAPING (dance) PG

Susanne Carter of Carter Productions

IMPROSCAPING is a sexy, funny, original one-woman extravaganza that tracks the evolution of one woman's body image through time. The 60-minute show includes six dance improvisations woven together to create a visual landscape for the audience. Susanne Carter of Carter Productions is the performer and creator of IMPROSCAPING, which includes the unusual use of props, costumes and a musical score. The sound score provides a humorous background and includes interviews with Susanne's chiropractor, photographer, costume designer, hair dresser and ballet teacher. Such themes as obsession with body weight, bad hair days and fear of bikinis are explored for adults of all ages and gender. IMPROSCAPING is personal, edgy, touching, and funny and is appropriate for intimate settings such as described by the Kansas City Fringe venues.

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IMPROSCAPING (dance) mature

Susanne Carter of Carter Productions

IMPROSCAPING is a sexy, funny and original dance/theatre extravaganza performed by Susanne Carter. Obsession with weight, bad hair days, and fear of bikinis, tracks Susanne’s body image though time. At odds with herself, Susanne creates six dance improvisations from the hilarious to the sublime. Unusual props and costumes underscore recorded interviews with Susanne’s chiropractor, hair dresser, photographer and more. Ridiculous antics using a strong movement physicality highlight this edgy and whimsical 60 minute production.