Join City in Motion Dance Theater and our neighborhood partners for the 27th Annual Dance in the Park!
Enjoy an unforgettable evening of dance on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Roanoke Park in midtown Kansas City, near Karnes Blvd. & Roanoke Rd. (Rain date: Sunday, September 13.)
This FREE, family-friendly event begins in the afternoon—stay tuned for the full schedule!
Experience performances by City in Motion Dance Theater along with a diverse lineup of local contemporary and cultural dance groups. (Performance participation is by invitation only.) For more information, contact .
Pack a blanket, lawn chairs, and a picnic, and bring the whole family! Each year, Dance in the Park welcomes more than 1,000 audience members for an evening celebrating the incredible talent of Kansas City’s dance community. It’s a beloved tradition that brings neighbors and visitors together through the joy of live performance.
Dance in the Park is produced by City in Motion Dance Theater in partnership with the Roanoke Park Conservancy and the Roanoke, Volker, and Valentine Neighborhood Associations.
2026 Sponsors: Neighborhood Tourism and Development Fund, NorthPoint Development, Kissick Construction, The Torosian Foundation, KC Life