Modern Night at the Folly

City in Motion Dance Theater presents the twenty-first annual presentation of “Modern Night” on Saturday, February 8, at 7:30pm at the historic Folly Theater (300 W 12th St, Kansas City, MO 64105). Kansas City’s premier adjudicated choreographer’s showcase celebrates contemporary and modern dance works from the region’s most talented choreographers. Ann Shaughnessy will be presenting work on behalf of City in Motion and will be joined by the following selected choreographers: Patrick Suzeau, Sam McReynolds, Suzanne Ryanstrati, Marina Vianello, Katie Metzger, Stephen Loch, Brigitte Benyei, and Liat Roth. Founded in 2024, The Young Choreographer’s Showcase will return on-stage at Modern Night. This program offers students ages 12-17 the opportunity to take a choreography workshop with Kansas City professionals, providing them with information on choreographic methods and mentorship throughout their creative processes. City in Motion’s Young Choreographer Showcase presented at Modern Night is an integral part of dance education for the emerging artists of in the area and provides a respected platform for young choreographers to share their work. Tickets for “Modern Night at the Folly” can be purchased online at https://orders.follytheater.org/ChooseSeats/15401. Tickets are $30 General Admission & $20 for Students and Seniors (not including service fees). Currently in its 40th season, City in Motion Dance Theater has provided opportunities for local choreographers to present their work through "Modern Night," “New Dance Series”, and “Dance in the Park”. Co-Artistic Director Roberta Foudree will be available for interviews. Interviews with participating choreographers may be requested but cannot be guaranteed. If you would like to request an interview, images or more information about “Modern Night”, please contact Roberta Foudree at company@cityinmotion.org. For more information about City in Motion visit www.cityinmotion.org. Funding for Modern Night comes from the Richard J. Stern Foundation for the Arts; the Neighborhood Tourism & Development Fund, the ArtsKC Regional Arts Council; and the Missouri Arts Council. Since 1985, City in Motion Dance Theater has worked to promote modern dance in Kansas City. Its mission is to make dance available for everyBODY in Kansas City. This 501c(3) nonprofit organization has utilized a three-pronged approach—a professional dance company; a dance education program offering affordable classes in-studio and at partner sites; and contemporary dance programming and presentations—to achieve awareness and appreciation for all forms of dance in the Kansas City metropolitan area.