Crescendo In Motion
Crescendo in Motion is the official performance company of Crescendo Conservatory. At Crescendo Conservatory we are inspired by and celebrate artistry in all its forms. We strive to redefine the relationship between art, music and dance and to celebrate dance on our own terms. Performance opportunities offer students the chance to work with a variety of choreographers and coaches in classical, neo-classical, and contemporary works.
Crescendo in Motion performs in Kansas City collaborative art events including the Future Stages Festival at the Kauffman Center for Performing Arts, Chinese New Year Celebration at Yardley Hall, National Dance Week Festival and The Nutcracker Tea Party and numerous other performances.
Audition Requirements:
To be eligible to audition for Crescendo In Motion, dancers must be:
Must take 2 ballet classes a week for a year prior to audition
Must have completed a year of Ballet level 2 or higher prior to audition
At least 11 years old
Auditions are held every May.
Once in CiM Dancers Should Take:
Minimum classes for CIM membership
Two ballet technique classes,
One pre-pointe or pointe class (those not eligible for pre-pointe should take a 3rd ballet class)
One jazz or contemporary class
Recommended classes for CIM membership
Three ballet technique classes
Two pointe classes
One jazz or contemporary class
Nutcracker Tea Party
Crescendo Conservatory is the home of the Nutcracker Tea Party, which is a public relations/fundraising event for the Friends of Overland Park Arts. In 2019, 3000 patrons attended this event. The Nutcracker Tea Party is a key holiday event for the Johnson County area, and our dancers look forward to performing in this very popular holiday tradition!
