Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey

Congratulations to our AileyCamp Kansas and Missouri campers on a wonderful performance! Your hard work, dedication, and love of dance were evident in every piece. We are proud of all you accomplished and grateful to everyone who helped make this program a success.

Thank you to our AileyCamp instructors, Nasha Thomas and Torens Johnson, our KCFAA Board of Directors, KCPS, KCKPS, our donors, supporters, and our families for helping make this production such a success and for cheering on these amazing young artists every step of the way.

A special congratulations to Paula Lang as she begins her next journey. Thank you for your years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to the lives of so many young people. You have made a lasting impact on our organization and our community.

We wish you all the best in this next chapter. You will be greatly missed.

Enjoy a few highlights from unforgettable performances. 📸

https://youtu.be/h-XuQS0rxBE

What an incredible six weeks! ✨

A heartfelt thank you to Director Tyrone Aiken and the entire AileyCamp MO staff for their unwavering dedication, passion, and hard work in making this year’s AileyCamp MO Final Showcase an unforgettable success. Your commitment created a life-changing experience for every camper.

🗣️Shout OUT to ACKC & ACMO families, friends, KCKPS & KCPS— We THANK YOU ALL for providing space, showing up, cheering loudly, and supporting our campers as they shared their talents, confidence, and growth on stage. Your presence meant the world and helped make this a memory they will cherish forever.

🫶🏽🫶🏽A very special thank you to Nasha Thomas, AileyCamp National Director, as she celebrates an incredible 40 years of leadership, vision, and keeping the Ailey Magic 🪄 alive. We also extend our deepest appreciation to AileyCamp Deputy Director Torens Johnson for his dedication and tireless work in continuing this extraordinary legacy.

Together, we celebrate the joy, discipline, creativity, and love that make AileyCamp so special. 💙

Have a wonderful summer, and we’ll see you in the fall! 🍂✨ FinalShowcase Community Gratitude SeeYouInTheFall

If you missed it last night, you missed an unforgettable showcase put on by AileyCamp Kansas dancers. Congratulations to the director, Paula Chapelle Lang, and her wonderful staff for their hard work. 💐

Happy Fourth of July from KCFAA!

We wish everyone a safe and happy Independence Day. We hope you enjoy the holiday with family, friends, and your community.

A huge congratulations to our Summer Dance students and Program Team on an incredible showcase! Your hard work, dedication, and creativity was evident in every performance. Bravo! 👏✨

As an organization inspired by the legacy of Alvin Ailey, we recognize the importance of culture, community, and opportunity for all. Happy Juneteenth from Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey.

At Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey, we honor the diversity that strengthens our arts community and remain committed to creating spaces where everyone feels seen, valued, and inspired. Happy Pride Month! 💜