Storling Dance Theater

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 2026 🇺🇸
THANK YOU to all who paid the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy, including the freedom to offer the beauty of dance and the power of story.
THANK YOU to those who also sacrificed for our freedoms as they let their loved ones go.
We honor you. We are forever grateful.

📸 Mark Reinstein/Corbis/Getty Images, courtesy of History.com

05/11/2026

Everyday is Mother's Day around here! 💐 Happy Mother's Day to all the moms who love sacrificially and give of themselves to their children, families and communities. We are who we are because of YOU!

Senior company dancers Laura Fiatte and Jillian Sivewright hug their kids tight during their final bow (April 2026, "Dorothea's Lens")
📸: .wilson8

04/16/2026

Wowie! What a special weekend! 🤩 Word on the street is "Dorothea's Lens" is a new favorite for many of you...

This production, a testament to Mona's visionary talent, was a group effort and we are so proud of the work we put on the stage! THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for the premiere of "Dorothea's Lens" and the kickoff of Störling's 30th anniversary season!

💐💐💐 CONGRATULATIONS once again to Alexandra Keys Wilson on your 20th anniversary with Störling and to Laura Fiatte and Jillian Daco Sivewright on taking your final bow and heading into retirement! 💐💐💐

Show photos (so many to choose from!) by Jereme Wilson

04/11/2026

Hey folks! The ticketing site is having issues. Just come to but tickets at the theater. There are seats left and you really don't want to miss this.

04/11/2026

✨So many emotions...✨Enjoy a few snapshots from Opening Night of "Dorothea's Lens!"
Tickets are still available for Saturday's performances at 2p and 7p!
**We heard some people have had issues with our ticketing website. If you haven't tried already, please purchase using your phone rather than a computer. Mobile orders seem to work better.
**Tickets will also be available by phone at 913.393.3141 (by 2 p.m.) and 913.291.1972 or at the door!

📸 Jereme Wilson .wilson8

04/09/2026

✨Farewell Performance✨Listen in on this special conversation with senior company members Laura Fiatte and Jillian Sivewright.

These two incredible women are retiring from full-time company life after this weekend. You’ve seen them light up the stage as Störling company members over the past 15 and 17 years, respectively. Don’t miss the premiere of “Dorothea’s Lens” and these leading ladies’ farewell performance!

It’s certainly bittersweet, but we couldn’t be more proud or blessed to be a part of the journey!

04/06/2026

YAY! It’s show week and Ruth and Howard are ready to host a party! 😁 featuring and

Dorothea’s Lens
Friday, April 10 at 7 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Overland Park, KS
🎫 www.storlingdance.org/new-events

04/03/2026

✨ New Song OUT NOW! ✨
Dance company dropping songs?? Yep!

"Onward" is an original song written and produced for "Dorothea's Lens." What better day to share this uplifting song and its message of hope than on Good Friday? Listen to the full song at the link below.

Enjoy, and have a wonderful Easter weekend!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV6BFKOxfwg

04/02/2026

Get off the couch!

Every few years Mona and Storling Dance Theater produce a new major work. It will only happen this one weekend. I can vividly remember all the premieres of Underground, Butterfly, Suspended Grace, Book of Kells and more. They were deeply unique moments in time with vibrant audiences who came together to share what would be a powerful and inspiring moment.

Dorothea's Lens will be that moment. I hope you are in the room.

  In this brand new production, Störling Dance Theater Artistic Director, Mona Störling-Enna, brings to life the Great Depression-era photographs of Dorothea Lange, portraying the impact...