Angelin Carrant joined the Kansas City Ballet this season as a member of KCB II, part of Kansas City Ballet’s second company. He is originally from Paris, France.
Q: how did you become a dancer?
A: My mother brought me to my first ballet class at the age of 9. She wanted all of her children to take at least one ballet class.
Q: WHAT ARE MOST PEOPLE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT YOUR JOB AS A DANCER?
A: I wouldn’t say people are too surprised when I tell them I’m a dancer. They think it’s cool.
Q: DO YOU HAVE ANY HOBBIES?
A: I love playing the piano. I really enjoy finding pieces and being able to teach them to myself.
Q: What DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT BEING A DANCER?
A: I enjoy being able to do something that I love every day and it being my profession. Dancing on a stage is a plus as well.