Visual & Performing Arts

Ballet Master Class #1
Thursday, August 8
6 p.m.
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
$10 Tickets sold at the door!
Ballet Master Class #1 Registration
A full ballet class will be offered by Ballet Master Instructor, Miss. Mara Klenda, for dance students aged 10 years through adult who has a minimum of two years dance experience. This class would help prepare dancers for the upcoming Barton Nutcracker auditions.

Ballet Master Class #2
Saturday, August 10
10 a.m. 
Studio 34
$10 Tickets sold at the door! 
Ballet Master Class #2 Registration
A full ballet class will be offered by Barton's Dance Director, Miss. Danika Bielek, for dance students aged 10 years through adult who has a minimum of two years dance experience. This class would help prepare dancers for the upcoming Barton Nutcracker auditions.

Ballet Master Class #1
Saturday, August 17
10 a.m. 
Aly's Dance Studio, 1701 KS-96 HWY, Great Bend, KS 67530
$10 Tickets sold at the door! 
Ballet Master Class #3 Registration
A full ballet class will be offered by ballet expert, Miss. Kelley Scott, for dance students aged 10 years through adult who has a minimum of two years dance experience. This class would help prepare dancers for the upcoming Barton Nutcracker auditions.

Auditions for Holiday Children's Play
Saturday, August 24
2 p.m.
F- 164 | Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
Auditions for Holiday Children's Play
Sunday, August 25
2 p.m.
F- 164 | Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
A magical tale about a toy shop keeper and his magical toys. Come prepared to do some cold readings from the play. Auditions open to all children, ages 6-14.

The Compleat Works for Shakespeare Auditions (Abridged)
Tuesday, August 27
7 p.m.
F- 164 | Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
The Compleat Works for Shakespeare Auditions (Abridged)
Wednesday, August 28
7 p.m. 
F- 164 | Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
A hilarious romp through all the works of England's most notable playwright. Come prepared to do cold readings from the play. 
Ever thought you might butcher Shakespeare if you tried it? Auditions are open to the public and any interested Barton student. Auditions for this theatrical romp through the Elizabeathean Era's most well known dramatic works will be a hoot!

Nutcracker for the Golden Belt Auditions
Sunday, August 31
10-11 a.m. - 7-11 years
11:30-12:30 pm - 12 years & up
Call backs at 2 p.m.
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Nutcracker Registration Form (Pre-registration is required)
Class-style dance auditions for the cast of our first Nutcracker! 

Dancing with the Cougars
Thursday, September 5
6:30 p.m.
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
$15 Individual, $20 Couple - Tickets sold at the door! Cash and Check accepted.
Learn popular Line Dances of all styles in this 2 hour class taught by Danika Bielek. All proceeds go to support Barton Dance Theatre's participation at the American College Dance Association Conference January

Auditions - Nutcracker for the Golden Belt
Saturday, September 7
10-11 a.m. - 7-11 years
11:30-12:30 pm - 12 years & up
Call backs at 2 p.m.
Studio 34, Barton County Campus
Nutcracker Registration Form (Pre-registration is required) 
Class-style dance auditions for the cast of our first Nutcracker!

Autumn Arts Concert 
Thursday, October 10
7:30 pm
Fine Arts Auditorium
The Barton Performing Arts Department invites the community to enjoy its FREE “Autumn Arts” Concert The concert will feature theatre, vocal, and instrumental performances, as well as performances from the Barton Dance Theatre. Students and faculty will perform.

Fall Production - The Compleat Works of Williams Shakespeare (abridged)
Thursday, October 17 - 7:30 p.m.
Friday, October 18 - 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, October 19 - 2 p.m.
Saturday, October 19 - 7:30 p.m.
Cavanaugh Room - Learning Resource Center, Barton County Campus (Please note the location change)
$15 for all tickets, General Admission - seats are limited so purchase tickets today!
We invite our adult audience for a comedic romp through the dramatic works of William Shakespeare. Ticket price includes dessert and coffee.

Haunting on the Hill
Saturday, October 26
3-6 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, Barton County Campus
All free except the Haunted House - $5 per trip, cash or check at the door.
Halloween event exploring the creative side of the season with a Victorian flare. The family-friendly community celebration includes free and low-cost activities including: free games, free performances, free art-making, free face painting, free activity booths, and a Victorian-horror haunted house for ages 10 years & up at $5 per trip. The event will include the popular costume contest - Child, Teen, Adult, Group & Wild Card categories. Hosted by the Barton Fine Performing Arts Departments.
 

Auditions: Sing Sing
Saturday, November 2
2 p.m.
Sunday, November 3
2 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
Open auditions for students and community for the Spring production of "Sing, Sing Blues" written by our own Eric Smith.

Student Recital 1
Wednesday, November 6
4:30 p.m.
Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Barton County Campus 
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department. There is no cost to attend.

Dancing Around the World
Thursday, November 14
6:30 p.m.
Please check back for location!
Students from the History of Dance class will present their research on dances from their heritage. There is no cost to attend.

Student Recital 2
Wednesday, November 20
4:30 p.m.
Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Barton County Campus 
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department. There is no cost to attend

The Nutcracker for the Golden Belt
Thursday, November 21
7 p.m.
Saturday, November 23
7 p.m.
Sunday, November 24
2 p.m.
$15 - General Admission
$10 - ages 6-12 years
5 years & under FREE 
Purchase Nutcracker Tickets (Barton students with ID FREE Admission in Student Section seating)
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
A holiday tradition in the making! The Nutcracker performance is a collaborative project organized by Barton Dance, along with Aly's Dance Studio and Be Dance Studio. The ballet production features local talent and is funded through a grant from the Kansas Creative Arts and Industries.

Sugar Plum Fairy Tea
Saturday, November 23
1 p.m.
Student Union, Barton County Campus
$20 per child, $10 of first child siblings (up to 2 children at discounted price)
Purchase Sugar Plum Fairy Tea Tickets
Children aged 4 years and older are invited to a formal tea with the characters of the Nutcracker ballet. Refreshments, photos, crafts and a learning a Nutcracker dance will be included.

Student Recital 3
Wednesday, December 4
4:30 p.m.
Dorothy Moses Morrison Chapel, Barton County Campus 
FREE EVENT
Enjoy instrumental and vocal performances by students of the Barton Music Department.

Holiday Concert
Thursday, December 5
7:30 p.m.
Fine Arts Auditorium, Barton County Campus
A holiday extravaganza featuring the Barton Concert Choir, Hilltop Singers and JazzCats. There is no cost to attend.