Take The Stage

Together, we dance. Together, we learn. Together, we are strengthened for tomorrow. TeamEXCEL! honors the voice of Kerry James Marshall, reflected in his work, Memento #5. Art speaks: hearts - be moved.

Arts learning is a gift that keeps on giving over a lifetime. This is why we dance in schools. Thank you Edutopia for reminding us that in a well-rounded education, the arts are placed on equal footing with all other academic pursuits.

We're so proud of our students at Hartman! They were bright stars yesterday at our Bold Moves Assembly! At Take the Stage, our teaching artists are thrilled to use music and dance as a vehicle to help children discover the power within. Bonus that it all happens during regular school hours! Our Annual Bold Moves Assemblies are one way we celebrate our students' growth through the arts. Thank you to all the many foundations, governmental agencies, businesses and donors who make these transformational experiences possible! Special shoutouts to our season partner, Truman Medical Centers and to Country Club Christian Church for supporting our program and more!

Our students are dancing their way to health! Come see them in action this week at our Winter Assemblies! Free and open to the public! Hartman Elementary (8111 Oak Street, KCMO) Tuesday, January 28 10:40 - 11:20 AM ... Holy Cross School (121 N. Quincy Ave, KCMO) Tuesday, January 28 2:00 - 2:45 PM Our Lady of Hope School (4232 Mercier, KCMO) Thursday, January 30 2:00 - 2:45 PM

Our 2019 Annual Report is here! See what immersion in music & dance during the school day meant to our students in 2019. To our partners, donors and community that believe in the power of the arts to shape and change lives, we are forever grateful. What we accomplish, we achieve together. Thank you for sharing our journey.... Visit the link below to read our report!

At Take the Stage we had the distinct honor of partnering with the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for our 2018-19 season. WE ARE GRATEFUL BEYOND MEASURE! As we wrap our year and begin anew, we urge friends of TTS to visit the Nelson-Atkins and the 30 Americans exhibit as it closes this weekend. 30 Americans inspired our year-long exploration of artists and what is revealed about them through their works. Learning about Kerry James Marshall and Kehinde Wiley, we, at Take the St...age, along with our students, will never be the same. 30 Americans. Don't miss this. https://www.facebook.com/nelsonatkins/videos/2315754925353043/

Take the Stage's TeamEXCEL! had a blast at the Big Picnic! Thank you to our season partners at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art for sponsoring the evening's presentations. We're grateful to our volunteer teen docents, families and friends from the community that came to KC's biggest summer party and shared in the fun!

Season Finale tomorrow evening at the Nelson-Atkins' Big Picnic! Moved to tears watching this group rehearse together for the final time this season. It has been an honor to see these dancers grow together, building trust, compassion, understanding and friendship. Shout out to our TeamEXCEL! Leadership. ... Thank you, Miss Katie for being the most positive force on the planet, Miss Asani for helping keep it real, and Miss Alyssa for your dedication to us. #morethandance See more

Run to enjoy summer fun at the Nelson-Atkins Museum this Sunday, 7/21. See Take the Stage TeamEXCEL! dancers in action at 4:15 & 5:15 PM; learn about artworks in the collections as we present excerpts from our 2019 show "A Night at the Museum". Audience members will be invited go join students and move to the music! Fun for the whole family!

We are so thrilled to be performing again at this year's Big Picnic on Sunday, July 21 at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art! Please join us for our performances at 4:15pm and 5:15pm! We hope to see you there!

Take the Stage applauds the great artistry of Brother John Anderson, master storyteller and vocalist. We've been honored to have him as a regular guest performer in our last three Events-of-the-Year! See our dear friend at Monticello Library TOMORROW, July 2nd as part of a series of Fringe Festival sneak-peek performances! There, Brother John will share part of his solo Fringe Show on Smokey Robinson. Fun for the whole family! https://www.jocolibrary.org//kc-fringe-festival-sneak-peek

TeamEXCEL! So proud of you for using teamwork and supporting each other along with all the many amazing performers at the Nelson-Atkins Museum's Juneteenth Celebration, today! Way to represent the life and work of Kehinde Wiley through dance! Congratulations to our dancer families - your dedication helps these dancers soar.

Take the Stage TeamEXCEL! is on a roll! We're thrilled and ready to dance in the Juneteenth Celebration Opening Ceremonies at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art! Thank you, Kreshaun McKinney, Sarah Hyde-Schmiedler and the Educator Resource Center staff for helping us learn about and pay tribute to the life and work of Kehinde Wiley. #art for all!

2 Chances to see Take the Stage in action this weekend! This Saturday at 10:15 AM TeamEXCEL! appears in the Opening Ceremonies of the Juneteenth Celebration at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art and then again at 3 PM on June 16th at the Kauffman Future Stages Festival! We'll see you there!