KALEIDOSCOPE

Presented by Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata, featuring Invoke

KALEIDOSCOPE is not just a performance; it's a vibrant celebration of the new & the now in the world of dance & music. This event embodies the spirit of modernity & accessibility in the arts, presenting a unique fusion where contemporary musical compositions meet cutting-edge dance choreography. We invite our audience to step into a world where the arts are alive, evolving, & directly engaging.

Our show strips away the traditional barriers of classical arts, making it welcoming for all. It's designed as an encounter that transcends the ordinary—where each performance is an exploration of the endless possibilities of human expression through music & dance. KALEIDOSCOPE promises an experience where each year's programme showcases unique, never-before-seen creations, reflecting on the diverse & dynamic nature of our community.

This year's program features 5 new dance works by 5 local ATX choreographers: AJ Garcia-Rameau, Navaji David Nava, Meggie Belisle, Jordan Miller, & Calvin Hilpert.

This year, Ventana Ballet & Austin Camerata are excited to feature the multi-instrumental quartet, Invoke, “...versatile and musically adventurous, way more than classical...” (Capital Gazette).

KALEIDOSCOPE is an opportunity to experience the unfolding of art in real time, an invitation to indulge in an evening where each turn of the kaleidoscope reveals new patterns of artistry, meant to captivate, inspire, and transport.

KMFA Classical
41 Navasota St. Austin, TX 78702

5 shows!

Thursday, May 1st - VIP OPENING NIGHT!
7:00pm ~ Pre-Show Reception, featuring colorful cocktails and small bites
7:30pm ~ VIP Opening Night Performance
8:30pm ~ VIP Champagne Toast & Artist Talk-Back on Stage

Friday May 2nd
6:00pm ~ Doors open for pre-show reception, featuring complimentary bar of colorful cocktails
6:30pm ~ Performance

Friday May 2nd
8:00pm ~ Doors open for pre-show reception, featuring complimentary bar of colorful cocktails
8:30pm ~ Performance

Saturday May 3rd
6:00pm ~ Doors open for pre-show reception, featuring complimentary bar of colorful cocktails
6:30pm ~ Performance

Saturday May 3rd - CLOSING SHOW!
8:00pm ~ Doors open for pre-show reception, featuring complimentary bar of colorful cocktails
8:30pm ~ Closing Night Performance

VIP Opening Night Tickets (Thursday Only)
First Row - $65 + taxes / processing fee
Second Row - $55 + taxes / processing fee
General Admission - $50 + taxes / processing fee
Friday & Saturday Night Tickets
First Row - $55 + taxes / processing fee
Second Row - $45 + taxes / processing fee
General Admission - $35 + taxes / processing fee

Doors open 30 minutes before the show time listed on your ticket. Guests can enjoy refreshments from the "colorful" signature cocktail bar in the beautiful KFMA lobby.

Inside the Draylen Mason Music Studio, dancers & musicians perform just inches away from the audience in this intimate experience.

Tickets include complimentary drinks & parking.

If cost is prohibitive, please reach out to us, so that we can accommodate you! [email protected]

Producers:⁠
AJ Garcia-Rameau, Daniel Kopp

Choreographers:⁠
AJ Garcia-Rameau, Navaji David Nava, Meggie Belisle, Jordan Miller, Calvin Hilpert ⁠

Dancers:⁠

AJ Garcia-Rameau, Rachael Hanlon, Rachel Cox Culver, Kanami Nakabayashi, Aidan DeWitt, Kayla Hoover, Elaine Fields, Meggie Belisle, Hannah Requa, Penelope Morejon Molina, Connor Timpe

The Musicians of INVOKE:⁠
Karl Mitze // Viola, Mandolin
Geoff Manyin // Cello
Zach Matteson // Violin
Nick Montopoli // Violin, Banjo

Ventana Ballet is a professional dance company based in Austin, TX, specializing in contemporary ballet dance performance. The word ventana, meaning window, embodies the company’s organizational mission and vision, seeking to provide artistically relevant, technically proficient, and publicly accessible dance performance and education opportunities to the community. Ventana Ballet’s mission is to inspire, entertain and educate audiences through disciplined and innovative approaches to presenting next-generation choreographic works. More information about Ventana Ballet can be found on the company website at VentanaBallet.com.

Since its founding in 2016, Austin Camerata has emerged as an ensemble leading the way in innovative chamber music performances in central Texas. Hailed for its “unadulterated beauty” by Austin360, Austin Camerata was nominated for “Best Classical Ensemble” by the 2018 Austin Critics Table. Dedicated to broadening the audience for chamber music, Austin Camerata performs an array of repertoire, from the most revered classical masterpieces to newly written, genre-defying works. Each season explores new possibilities for music to collaborate with different art forms. More information can be found at AustinCamerata.com

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