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City In Motion Dance Theater, Inc.

Dance for everyBODY

aka City in Motion   |   Kansas City, MO   |  www.cityinmotion.org

Mission

City in Motion believes dance is for everybody. We serve children, teens, and adults through our City in Motion School of Dance professional dance company and through collaborative productions. Established in 1985, we one of the oldest dance organizations in the metropolitan area. Our mission is to foster the development of high-quality, contemporary dance programming and expand the dance audience in the Kansas City metropolitan region.

Ruling year info

1985

Board President

Lydia Knopp

Main address

300 E. 39th St. LL1E

Kansas City, MO 64111 USA

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EIN

43-1362398

NTEE code info

Dance (A62)

orming Arts (Aer)

Youth Development Programs (O50)

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Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

School of Dance

A diverse range of 45-50 classes are offered each week including technique (modern, jazz, tap and ballet) and speciality classes ranging from African and World Dance Fusion to Hip Hop and Flamenco.

Population(s) Served
Adults
At-risk youth

City in Motion annually produces major collaborative dance concerts featuring many of the best dancers and dance companies in the region. Concerts include "A Modern Night at the Folly" and "Dance in the Park". Both of these concerts are in their second decade of operation.

Population(s) Served
Ethnic and racial groups
Family relationships
Children and youth
Adults

Eight dancers make up the professional dance company. Under the artistic direction of Tracie Jensen, Joanna Des Marteau, & Marisa Callaway, an environment is created that supports the evolution of original & unique dance pieces that appeal to an expanding audience base.

Population(s) Served

Young dancers pursue professional-track training and work with local and regional choreographers on pieces of artistic merit. Students are recruited through auditions and scholarships are awarded on the basis of need, interest and talent.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

Awards

Special Opportunities Grant 2001

Missouri Arts Council

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Financials

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City In Motion Dance Theater, Inc.

Board of directors
as of 07/01/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Lydia Knopp

Kansas State School for the Blind

Term: 2018 - 2024

Sierra Laing

PRG Real Estate

Mary Anne Ellison

Peruvian Connections

Lydia Knopp

Kansas State School for the Blind

Lillian Francis

Haas and Wilkerson Insurance

Quint Hall

Lockton

Jillian Bush

City Year

Luke Barry

Coder

Teela Maxwell

Greater Kansas City YMCA

Taryn Todd

Retired Educator

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Not applicable
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 7/1/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Female, Not transgender (cisgender)
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

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