New arts, performances, and entertainment each season at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ!
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Interested in learning more about ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Performing Arts programs? Click on the links below to find program information, curriculum guides, and more!
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Upcoming Events
Dancing with the Cougars, Tango & Two StepÌýDance Class
Friday, December 12th
6:30 pmÌýÌý
$15Ìý- per person or $20 for two
Tickets sold at the door
Studio 34, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
Special dance class highlighting partner dance styles of the dramatic Tango and country and western Two Step. All proceeds go to support ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Dance Theatre's tour to dance in NYC in January.Ìý
Metropolitan Ballet's Nutcracker
Sunday, December 14th
2:00 pmÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's Dance Department hosts Wichita ballet company performing the favorite holiday classic.Ìý
Online line ticket sales are $10 per seat plus processing a fee.Ìý
In-person ticket sales are $10 per seat and are available the day of the show at 1 pm.
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Community Music School
We have heard and recognized the need for piano instruction in the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County area.ÌýStarting in Fall 2024, the Music Accompaniment program will be offering piano lessons for ages 6 through 18 in our Community Music School. This is a non-credit program where your child will receive piano instruction by a college student in the music accompaniment program under the supervision of Dr. Alejandro Avila, the Director of Accompaniment, at ºìÐÓÊÓƵ.
Costs for Lessons per Year/Semester
30 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $15/lesson) $400/$210
45 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $22.50/lesson) $600/$315
60 min. weekly lessons (semester lessons - $30/lesson) $800/$420
There is an opportunity for a family discount if a family enrolls more than one child.ÌýEnrollment is limited so contact Dr. Avila at avilaal@bartonccc.edu for more information and how to register your child.
PerformingÌýArtsÌýDepartmentÌý2025-2026ÌýScheduleÌýof Events
August 2025
August 2025
Auditions for "Time Stands Still"Ìý
Tuesday, August 26thÌý
Wednesday, August 27th
6:00 pmÌýÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
Looking for 4 cast members, 2m & 2f to play characters in their 20's or 30's. Cold readings, no need for monologues.Ìý
September 2025
September 2025
Dancing with the Cougars, Dance Class
Friday, September 12th
6:30 pmÌýÌý
$15Ìý- per person or $20 per couple
Tickets sold at the door
Studio 34, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
2 hour class taught by Danika Bielek. All proceeds go to support ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Dance Theatre's tour to dance in NYC in January.Ìý
Faculty Recital & ExhibitionÌý
Thursday, September 18thÌý
5:00 pmÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
Fine Arts inspire the Performing Arts in this special collaborative event where the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Arts Faculty perform and present their work. Refreshments will be served at a reception following the event.
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October 2025
October 2025
Autumn Arts Concert & FPA Hall of Fame
Tuesday, October 7th
7:30 pmÌýÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
The ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy its “Autumn Arts†Concert. The "sneak preview" will feature theatre, vocal, and instrumental performances, as well as performances by the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Dance Theatre. Students and faculty will perform.Ìý
Time Stands Still - Fall Play
Thursday, October 16thÌý
7:30 pmÌý
Friday, October 17th
7:30 pmÌý
Saturday, October 18thÌý
7:30 pmÌý
Sunday, October 19th
2:00 pmÌý
$10 - General Admission
Tickets sold at the door
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
"Time Stands Still" is a play by Donald Margulies that centers on a photojournalist, Sarah, who returns to New York from covering the war in Iraq after being injured. The play explores her relationship with her boyfriend, James, a foreign correspondent, as they both grapple with their experiences in the Middle East and their readjustment to a more conventional life. Their dynamic is further complicated by the arrival of their friends, Richard and his much younger girlfriend, Mandy, prompting questions about love, career, and the nature of their work.
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Haunting on the Hill
Saturday, October 25th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pmÌý
Fine Arts Building, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
The ALL Free community Halloween Celebration is back with fun ways to exploring the creative side of the season. The family-friendly celebration includes, games, performances, art-making, a Mad Scientist laboratory, the popular costume contest and much more! Hosted by the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Performing Arts Departments.
November 2025
November 2025
Student Music Recital 1Ìý
Tuesday, November 4thÌýÌý
4:30 pmÌý
Chapel, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Music Department.
Fairytale Creative Camp for Kids
Saturday, November 8th
2:00 pm - 5:00 pmÌý
$20Ìý- per childÌýor $10 per sibling
Fine Arts Building, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
Children aged 3-11 years will love this creative camp exploring fairytales! The camp includes classes taught by ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Dance students and instructors in Dance, Visual Art, Tumbling, and Acting. The camp is a fundraiser for ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Dance Theatre's tour to New York City in January.
Dancing Around the World
Monday, November 10thÌý
6:30 pmÌý
Studio 34, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
Students from the History of Dance class will present their research on dances from their heritage.
Auditions for The SpongeBob Musical
Tuesday, November 11thÌý
6:00 pm - 9:00 pmÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
Instrumental Music Concert
Thursday, November 13thÌý
7:30 pmÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
Student Music Recital 2Ìý
Tuesday, November 18thÌý
4:30 pmÌý
Chapel, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Music Department.
Auditions for The SpongeBob MusicalÌý
Wednesday, November 19thÌý
6:00 pm - 9:00 pmÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
December 2025
December 2025
Student Music Recital 3Ìý
Tuesday, December 2ndÌý
4:30 pmÌý
Chapel, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Music Department.
Holiday Concert & Induction in FPA Hall of Fame
Thursday, December 4thÌý
7:30 pmÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
A holiday extravaganza featuring the ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Concert Choir, Hilltop Singers and JazzCats. The evening will include the Induction of faculty and alumni into the second year of ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's Fine and Performing Art's Hall of Fame.
Community Music School Student RecitalÌý
Saturday, December 6th
1:00ÌýpmÌý
Chapel, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
End of the semester student recital for children enrolled in CMS - Fall 2025.
Central Kansas Community Choir Holiday Concert
Monday, December 8th
7:30ÌýpmÌý
First United Methodist Church
Holiday concert providing choral music for the kick-off of the holiday season both sacred and secular.Ìý
Dancing with the Cougars, Tango & Two StepÌýDance Class
Friday, December 12th
6:30 pmÌýÌý
$15Ìý- per person or $20 for two
Tickets sold at the door
Studio 34, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County CampusÌý
Special dance class highlighting partner dance styles of the dramatic Tango and country and western Two Step. All proceeds go to support ºìÐÓÊÓƵ Dance Theatre's tour to dance in NYC in January.Ìý
Metropolitan Ballet's Nutcracker
Sunday, December 14th
2:00 pmÌý
Fine Arts Auditorium, ºìÐÓÊÓƵ County Campus
ºìÐÓÊÓƵ's Dance Department hosts Wichita ballet company performing the favorite holiday classic.Ìý
Online line ticket sales are $10 per seat plus processing a fee.Ìý
In-person ticket sales are $10 per seat and are available the day of the show at 1 pm.